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Set of Saddle stitch booklets - Upcycled and recycled papers - The Second Life India Set of Saddle stitch booklets - Upcycled and recycled papers - The Second Life India
A6is A5is
Rs. 375.00
A6is A5is

A set of simple staple-bound books made using upcycled and recycled materials. A perfect fit for those day to day notes or scrapbooking needs. Available in A6 (pocket-friendly) and A5 sizes.

Materials Upcycled and block printed newspapers
Upcycled paper boards from the printing press
100% recycled paper
Process Upcycled and block printed newspapers are cut to size and stuck to the waste boards (250-300 GSM)
Prepared covers are staple bound with 100% recycled papers using a staple binding technique
Final cutting is done using a die punch

** Please note that the block printed newspaper covers may vary based on the base print of the newspapers.

Coptic bound note book - Upcycled tyre tube cover - The Second Life India Coptic bound note book - Upcycled tyre tube cover - The Second Life India
A5 B6
Rs. 700.00
A5 B6

A perfect fit for the rough and rouged kinds who like stuffing there items in a jiffy and run to work, party or an exciting weekend. Handmade Coptic style books using upcycled tyre tube covers and available in 2 sizes and two styles. 

 Materials Hand-cleaned and hand-cut upcycled tyre tubes
100% recycled inner papers
Discarded threads for binding
Process We use hand-cleaned tyre tubes with a backing of the paper board as covers of the Coptic bound notebooks. The inner papers are 100% recycled papers made from waste papers. 
Page details 120 unruled pages of 100% recycled paper

 

** Please note that the tyre tube textures and thicknesses are subject to available raw materials. 

Coffee Essence: Coptic Bound Notebook with Upcycled Coffee Grounds - The Second Life India Coffee Essence: Coptic Bound Notebook with Upcycled Coffee Grounds - The Second Life India
A6 A5 B6
Rs. 360.00
A6 A5 B6

Are you the one who ticks with coffee. These coffee stained and burnt cover books are made using an exciting combination of upcycled and recycled materials. It is made for those who love coffee and all that comes with it. Regularly available in 3 different sizes and two styles. A6, A5 and A4 with Portraits and Landscape style. Pick the best-suited one for you. 

Materials Upcycled coffee ground coloured papers
100% recycled paper for inner paper
Discarded threads for binding
Process Waste coffee grounds are used to extract the coffee-brown colour in the form of ink. This ink is used to create an abstract pattern on waste white papers. 
We use these papers as covers for the Coptic style books. 
Page details 120 unruled pages of 100% recycled papers

** These are abstract patterns created using an unpredictable process. The product images are for reference for a visual style. 

Reusable Multifunction Planner / Travelogue - The Second Life India Reusable Multifunction Planner / Travelogue - The Second Life India
Rs. 950.00

These are the best companion to a sustainably vegan traveller to record their travel stories, explorations and itineraries along their journey. Handmade using upcycled tyre tubes, recycled felt covers, 100% recycled papers, discarded elastic and paper boards. They come in a variety of colours and are refillable. Available in 20 X 13 cms size. 

 Materials Discarded tyre tubes
Recycled polyester felt
Discarded elastic from factory waste
Leftover / one-sided paper boards from printing presses
Processes Hand-cleaned tyre tubes fused with recycled felt provide a flat surface for the covers
2 staple-bound notebooks 
A folder & an envelop made out discarded paper boards
In the book

The travelogue/ planner contain 1 reusable/refillable cover, 2 notebooks, a folder and an envelop. All reusable.


* Please note that the colours and tyre tube textures may vary based on available raw materials.

* Customisation is possible for corporate gifting and branding

Rs. 150.00

Beautiful floral pattern postcards, a set of 5, made out of upcycled newspaper and discarded cardboards from printing presses. Block printing is a hand made the process of printing, which is energy-efficient and eco-friendly.

The art of re-using newspapers through the technique of traditional block printing of India. Block printing is one of the oldest forms of handcrafted printing. The process uses human energy extensively as a form of renewable energy source, which makes it energy efficient. And the use of Eco-friendly inks adds to the concept of a sustainable product line. These are 2 and 3 colour prints in a variety of designs. The postcard is 13.8 X 9.4 cm

Reshuffle - playing cards with a twist - The Second Life India Reshuffle - playing cards with a twist - The Second Life India
Rs. 450.00

We have carefully designed these playing cards to inspire one's mind consciously towards sustainable choices. We replaced existing shapes of regular playing cards with icons that inspire sustainable ideas and philosophy. One can train their mind playing with these cards and get inspired to make better choices embedding sustainable thinking in day to day life. Available in two colour variations for the front. 

 Materials Recycled paper
Handmade box
Process These cards make a good fit for the conscious and curious-minded, digitally printed on recycled papers.


Rs. 450.00

Field books with a "There is no planet B" print. A constant reminder for you to make sustainable choices every day. 

Materials Upcycled & rescued paper boards screen printed
Inner papers are rescued lab books from waste vendors headed for recycling
Staple-bound using old discarded staples from a closed factory
Process These books are hand-bound using waste board, waste papers. The cover is screen printed using a simple handwritten and drawn artwork "There is no planet B"
Dedicated to the planet earth which is supposed to be treated and respected as a mother. 
Page details

90-100 plain + ruled pages of upcycled papers and boards

Book size - 23 X 15.5 cm

75-80 GSM upcycled paper

** These books are part of our limited edition range and are available for a limited no. 

Block printed Film poster gift wrapping paper - Triple colours - The Second Life India Block printed Film poster gift wrapping paper - Triple colours - The Second Life India
Rs. 155.00

A beautiful floral pattern gift wrapping paper made out of reusing/up-cycling waste film posters and traditional printing techniques of India, Block printing. Block printing is a handmade process of printing, which is energy-efficient and eco-friendly. These are two colour prints.

The art of re-using/upcycling waste film posters through the technique of traditional block printing of India. Block printing is one of the oldest forms of handcrafted printing. The process uses human energy extensively as a form of renewable energy source, which makes it energy efficient. And the use of Eco-friendly inks adds to the concept of a sustainable product line. These are two colour prints in a variety of designs. These are averagely sized newspapers measuring 94 cm X 66 cm.

PRODUCT USE
This product can be used in many ways according to one's needs. These papers are a perfect design for gift wrapping. They also can be used as laminates instead of fresh fabrics or other materials. They make a beautiful framed wall decoration as well. These beautiful papers can themselves be a gift on their own to inspire and encourage the idea of up-cycling/re-using. Gift a Gift Wrapper

Geometric Elegance: Inspired Cover NoteBooks - The Second Life India Geometric Elegance: Inspired Cover NoteBooks - The Second Life India
A5
Rs. 745.00
A5

A classic Mughal-style geometry, carefully screen printed with water-based, eco-conscious inks, adorns the covers of books bound in a timeless Coptic-style binding.

 Materials Screen printed covers with water based eco-friendly inks
Upcycled cover papers
100% recycled inner papers
Discarded threads for binding
Process The upcycled cotton papers are printed using water based eco-friendly inks and made into covers. The recycled papers are folded by hand and hand stitched using coptic style binding technique. 
Page details 144 unruled, ruled and dotted grid pages of 100% recycled paper

 

Set of Saddle stitch booklets - Upcycled flex cover - The Second Life India Set of Saddle stitch booklets - Upcycled flex cover - The Second Life India
A5is A6is
Rs. 500.00
A5is A6is

A perfect fit for those day to day notes or scrapbooking needs. Available in A6 (pocket-friendly) and A5 sizes. A set of simple staple-bound books made using upcycled and recycled paper and flex materials.

 Materials Upcycled flex (billboard materials) covers
Upcycled boards from printing press waste
100% recycled papers as inner papers
  
Process Upcycled Flex is cut to size and stuck to the waste boards(250-300 GSM)
Prepared covers are staple bound with 100% recycled papers using a staple binding technique
Final cutting is done using a die punch

 

Old gold Relics: Upcycled Engineering Prints Handcrafted Notebooks - The Second Life India Old gold Relics: Upcycled Engineering Prints Handcrafted Notebooks - The Second Life India
A5 B6
Rs. 780.00
A5 B6

Old gold series notebooks are handcrafted from upcycled ammonia prints that were rescued from an obsolete factory's discard pile.

Old gold series Coptic-Bound Notebooks are available in A6, A5, and B6 sizes, and can be obtained in both portrait and landscape styles. Choose the best option for your needs. Whether you are a writer, artist, designer, architect, engineer, student or someone who simply appreciates the beauty of a well-crafted notebook, our Upcycled Old Ammonia Prints Coptic Bound Notebooks are the perfect companion for capturing your thoughts, ideas, and inspirations.

Materials Upcycled old engineering prints
100% recycled paper for inner paper
Discarded threads for binding
Process Original old engineering prints from a closed factory are used to make the covers of this books
Page details 144 plain, ruled, dotted grid pages of 100% recycled papers Made in India

** Cover prints are made of random papers available and are unpredictable in visual style. The product images are for reference for a visual style. The colour and graphic style will remain close to the ones shown in in the reference images. 

Abstract print cover books - The Second Life India Abstract print cover books - The Second Life India
A6is A5is
Rs. 350.00
A6is A5is

A collection of 3 and 6 handy books made of re-purposed materials, perfect for note-taking or crafting! Get 'em in either A6 (pocket-size) or A5 sizes.

Materials

Upcycled paper boards from the printing press
100% recycled paper

Rescued stapler pins from an old factory waste

Process Upcycled paper boards are printed using organic colours/waste coffee and cut to size
Prepared covers are staple bound with 100% recycled papers using a staple binding technique
Final cutting is done using a die punch

** Please note that the abstract cover prints will vary from book to book. Images are for your visual reference for colours and style

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