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 hand made the process of printing, which is energy-efficient and eco-friendly. These are single 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 ones need. 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
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Currently, we offer only standard shipping to all our cusotmers. Standard shipping is processed for shipping with in 1-3 days of the order.
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Domestic & international shipping
Currently we offer our products to Indian continent only. We are working on our international shipping and will be available to a larger international market.
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Notebooks and Journals
Available in A6is (15 X 10 cms), A5is (21 X 15 cms) and A4is (30 X 21 cms) sizes. Please note the sizes may vary a little due to available materials. Please do look out for larger sizes in our Limited Edition collections.
Gift wrapping papers
Newspapers - Our upccyled newspapers are of a standard full spread of a newspaper block printed. However teh size may vary around 54 cm X 69 cm.
Filmposter - Our upcycled filmposters are avaialble in 94 cm X 66 cm. Please note these too may vary based on available materials.
100% recycled paper - Our 100% recycled papers are avaialble in 94 cm X 66 cm. Please note these too may vary based on available materials.
Gifting boxes
Our gifting boxes are available in 3 regular sizes, A6is (6.5 cm height), A5is(6.5 cm height) and A4is(7 cm height). We do offer customisation for various requiremetns. Please do write to us at info [at]thesecondlife.co or call us at +91 96321 25143.
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A beautiful floral pattern gift wrapping paper made out of reusing/up-cycling newspaper and traditional printing techniques of India, Block printing. Block printing is a hand made the process of printing, which is energy-efficient and eco-friendly.
These are three colour prints in a variety of designs. These are averagely sized newspapers measuring 54 cm X 69 cm.
PRODUCT USE
These papers can be used in different ways according to ones need. These papers are a perfect design for gift wrapping. They also can be used as laminates instead of fresh machine-printed papers. They make beautiful 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
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Rs. 95.00
A beautiful floral pattern gift wrapping paper made out of reusing/up-cycling newspaper and traditional printing techniques of India, Block printing. 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 two colour prints in a variety of designs. These are averagely sized newspapers measuring 54 cm X 69 cm.
PRODUCT USE
This product can be used in many ways according to ones need. 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
Rs. 165.00
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 hand made the process of printing, which is energy-efficient and eco-friendly. These are three 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 ones need. 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
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Medium
Rs. 750.00
Small
Medium
Sometimes one needs that odd size for their tools, nick-nacks or other creative supplies. These are for those times and to be organised and relaxed. These pouches are a unique combination of our own (invented) stitching process and will tickle the sustainable bone in you.
Size - 15 x 11 x 2 centimetres
| Materials | Hand-cleaned Upcycled tyre tubes Hand-stretched upcycled VHS (video) tapes Metallic buttons |
| Process | The VHS tape used as threads is first hand-stretched with proper tension to convert them into threads for stitching. Hand-cleaned tyre tubes are prepared with punching holes manually for sewing. Then using a strip hand-cleaned upcycled tyre tube and VHS tape thread the pieces are hand-stitched to perfect shape. For finishing and closure, the final metallic button is added for an intriguing look. |
** Please note that the texture and thickness of tyre tubes may vary based on available raw materials.
** Customisation is possible for orders above 50 pieces.
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Rs. 180.00
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These paper bowls handmade from waste newspaper and upcycled & block printed newspapers are a perfect fit for those coffee tables and side tables to carry dry items of all nature, such as keys, dry fruits, potpourri pouches, marbles, stones and small nicknacks. They can also be used as organisers while working on one's craft projects, children and adults alike.
These are handmade by individuals with intellectual disability in collaboration with Diya Foundation, Bangalore.
| Materials | Waste newspapers Upcycled & block printed newspapers Paper glue |
| Process |
A mould is covered using waste newspaper strips dipped in glue. They are circularly layered over each other until the desired thickness is obtained. |
** Please note that these bowls are made by hand and may have varied texture and finish. These are suitable for only dry items.
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Rs. 900.00
Is upcycling what you are keen on, then these ones are the best fit. These Coptic bound books are made of 100% upcycled materials and available in limited nos. The covers are made using waste boards and waste paper as cove jacket.
| Materials | Upcycled boards covered with waste papers Inner papers are leftover sheets from a bill book of years old Bound with waste threads from production units |
| Process | These books are hand-bound using waste board, waste papers and old bill book papers. The cover is printed using a simple alchemy symbol of planet earth and titled Mother Dedicated to the planet earth which is supposed to be treated and respected as a mother. |
| Page details |
90 unruled pages of 100% upcycled papers and boards 100 GSM upcycled paper - Smooth texture |
** These books are part of our limited edition range and are available for a limited no.
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.
A4
A5
Rs. 580.00
A4
A5
Is upcycled and sustainable what you are keen on, then these ones are the best fit. These are a combination of 2 processes. Japanese stab binding and french folding technique used in bookbinding. This Japanese stab bound books are made of 100% upcycled materials. The covers are made using waste boards and waste paper as cove jacket.
| Materials | Upcycled boards covered with handmade papers Inner papers are leftover pamphlet sheets from the printing press Bound with waste threads from production units |
| Process | These books are hand-bound using waste board, waste papers and old bill book 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 unruled pages of 100% upcycled papers and boards 100 GSM upcycled paper one-sided pamphlets- rough texture |
** These books are part of our limited edition range and are available for a limited no.
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Small & Wide
Medium
Medium & Wide
Large
Large & Wide
Rs. 530.00
Small
Small & Wide
Medium
Medium & Wide
Large
Large & Wide
A new addition to our handmade, upcycled and recycled product range are these versatile pouches of different shape and sizes. Handmade using upcycled tyre tubes and upcycled waste wood. The diversity of size provides a choice for one’s need. One can use select a suitable size for the need of the hour.
| Materials | Upcycled tyre tubes Upcycled waste and leftover wood |
| Process | The tyre tubes are hand-cleaned and prepared for a variety of shapes and sizes. Waste wood is shaped into thin strips, cleaned and finished for use with tyre tubes. These materials are put together using templates for a final finish into a multipurpose pouch. |
** Please note that the wood is of rescued and discarded materials. It may vary in texture and colour based on available waste materials.
Rs. 550.00
These tool kits are hand-cut and made from discarded tyre tubes. These toolkits can be used for multiple types of tools and use cases like pens, hand tools of appropriate thicknesses. The kit can be rolled up and secured with an elastic that makes it easy to be carried around. The tyre tubes have a long life span and durability. These measure 24 cm X 17 cm in size.
The slots are of varies length to accommodate different thickness of tools.
| Materials | Upcycled discarded tyre tube A wooden bead from waste wood Discarded elastics from large scale factories |
| Process | Hand-cleaned tyre tubes using soap and coconut oil Lathe turned wooden bead from waste wood. |
* Please note that the tyre tube textures may vary based on available raw materials.