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Upcycling Awareness Ribbon (RRR Ribbon)

An upcycled Upcycling Awareness Ribbon. (Upcycling is a constructive way of recycling. Basically, it’s turning trash into treasure.)

I was inspired by the red ribbon that stands for AIDS. The upcycling awareness ribbon stands for upcycling: trash doesn’t have be clustering our planet but with a bit of creativity and work trash can be turned into true treasures. Let’s upcycle more often and leave those yet untouched resources alone!

Dimensions: you decide. Normally about 2×4cm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), pin, a piece of wire coating

Designed in Switzerland, made wherever you are
Shape is important, visual design comes with the material
Expected lifespan: as long as you take care of it

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0 CHF

Do you need hundreds for an event? I can arrange that. Just get in touch.

Upcycle your own Upcycling Awareness Ribbon: Check out the how to video below!

Feel free to copy this product. All I’m asking you is: please be fair and professional by giving me credit mentioning “by Mayari”. Thanks! Also, I’d be happy to see your copy, so send me a picture of it if you like!

X-MAS Star

A beautiful Christmas decoration made from used beverage cartons. Have you ever seen something like this? A decorative star – not made from plastic, new carton or expensive paper but from ex-packaging material. Clever!

About this design: This idea came to me when I was asked by Zolboot from Niislel magazine in Mongolia to come up with an upcycled Christmas decoration. I thought “What a nice idea!”, got working and here it is, for all of you, free for Christmas: get the tutorial to make a star yourself here! Merry Christmas everyone!

Dimensions: as you wish
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), tape

Designed in Mongolia, made in Ulaanbaatar, MN
DIY product
Expected lifespan: at least 3 Christmases after first use.

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0 CHF

These stars cannot be bought. If you want to give money for the idea I’m happy to receive a donation which I’ll put in a fund we have for an upcycling awareness campaign. Donate via indicating “for x-mas star”.

Want to get your hands moving?
This star is one of Mayari’s “open source” products. Watch the diy movie below to copy the X-Mas Star for your own use. Copy as many as you want but please, if someone asks, give me credit by telling her/him you got the idea from this website i.e. a designer & artist who turns trash into treasure. Thanks a lot!

Also, I’d be happy to see your copy, so please send me a picture of your star if you like!
Download a jpg tutorial here.

Change Wallet – Standard

A wallet that simply opens up to a box. It stores coins and all the small items you want to carry around.

About this design: This is the answer to a question I was often asked when offering the magic wallet: “How about the coins – where to store them?” May I introduce you: Mayari’s lovely Change Wallet! (And… don’t forget to be the change – not this change – the change we wish to see yourself.)

Dimensions: 72 x 72 x 7 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), bike inner tube (locally sourced), black plastic tape.

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Standard (visual design comes with the material)
Expected lifespan: at least 1 year after first use.

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8 CHF

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Picky? Check out what design is in stock on etsy and buy from there.

Are you the crafty type?
The Change Wallet is one of Mayari’s “open source” products. Watch the diy movie below to copy the Change Wallet. May I ask you one thing in return? Please, if someone asks, give me credit by telling her/him you got the idea from Mayari – this designer & artist who turns trash into treasure. You see, it’s just that I stand behind my products with my name. Why? Because I’m ready to get all the blame (not sure about fame;-p).
Thanks a lot! Now go ahead and spread the Change Wallet!

Also, I’d be happy to see your copy, so please send me a picture of your Change Wallet if you like!
Download the pdf tutorial (including 1 label) here. Get a bunch of labels only click here.

Leporello – Standard

A Leporello that stores pictures, images, bills, cards… anything really that’s flat and the size of a credit card or smaller.

About this design: I made the first prototype for my mother so she can put her favourite pictures (like photos of us, her children) inside and always carry them in her bag. As she travels, she now often uses it to show people her (no more so) little ones.

Dimensions: 92 x 58 x 6 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), bike inner tube (locally sourced), plastic foil from folder (CH), plastic foil for coating (UK), 4 staples, silk thread, strong thread.

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Standard (visual design comes with the material)
Expected lifespan: at least 4 years after first use but handled with care it will probably last a lifetime.

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19 CHF

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Picky? Check out what design is in stock on etsy and buy from there.

Card Holder – Standard

Card holder wallet which keeps up to 15 cards, bills and coins tidy and save.

About this design: These are the wallets I started off with and only later I started to experiment with special editions such as the naked ones. But are these standard ones not just as nice?

Important: On these sites you can’t choose the graphic design of the product! I will pick and choose the colours for by chance you and you need to accept whatever you get. That’s life, sometimes.

Dimensions: 95 x 70 x 5 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), bike inner tube (locally sourced), plastic foil for coating (UK), plastic foil for folder (CH), 15 staples, a bit of thread.

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Standard (visual design comes with the material)
Expected lifespan: at least 1 year after first use

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18 CHF

Adopt a Card Holder Standard (via )

Picky still? Check out what design is in stock on etsy and buy from there.

Notebook – Standard

Notebook that fits into your pocket. Note down your ideas, shopping lists and all you want to remember in the future.

About this design: These are the designs I started off with. Their looks has been designed in their previous lives as beverage cartons. This means we can’t be choosers and take the graphics we can get.

Note: Refill the inside booklet and post-its yourself! Check out the how to video here!

Dimensions: 82 x 90 x 7 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), bike inner tube (locally sourced), plastic foil for coating (UK), 4 staples, strong thread, recycled white paper (30pages), stick notes (20sheets).

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Standard (visual design comes with the material)
Expected lifespan: at least 3 years after first use

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12 CHF

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Picky? Check out what design is in stock on etsy and buy from there.

Magic Wallet – Standard

A Magic Wallet that stores your bills and up to 6 cards in a clever way.

About this design: I firstly came across this kind of wallet on a trip through Asia in 2007 and loved it immediately. Made from trash their looks is now determined by its previous life as a beverage carton. I promise, I’ll pick the prettiest packs for you!

Note: The Magic Wallet looks simple but it’s a real hassle to make them! Watch the time lapse clip here!

Dimensions: 93 x 78 x 8 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), elastic band (CH), plastic foil for coating (UK), 10 staples, strong thread.

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Standard (visual design comes with the material)
Expected lifespan: at least 2 years after first use

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28 CHF

Adopt any Magic Wallet Standard (via )

Picky? Check out what design is in stock on etsy and buy from there.

Card Holder – Customized

Personalised card holder which keeps up to 15 cards, bills and coins tidy and save.

About this design: They only come to life with your collaboration. I hope this practice will be the norm in the future as I feel being effective is more important than being efficient. Are there not sitting too many things on our world’s shelves already, waiting for a better tomorrow to come? Hint: They make great, very personal presents! I promise!

Dimensions: 95 x 70 x 5 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), bike inner tube (locally sourced), sturdy non reflecting coating foil for lamination (CH), plastic foil for folder (CH), printed design, glue, 15 staples, a bit of thread.

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Customized (and due to your voice and input unique)
Expected lifespan: at least 1 year after first use

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26 CHF

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You can as well order it on etsy or trade this service-design against valuables Mayari needs.

Notebook – Customized

Notebook that fits into your pocket. Note down your ideas, shopping lists and all you want to remember in the future.

Note: Refill the inside booklet and post-its yourself! Check out the how to here!

Dimensions: 82 x 90 x 7 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), bike inner tube (locally sourced), sturdy non reflecting plastic foil for lamination (CH), your print, 4 staples, strong thread, recycled white paper (30pages), stick notes (20sheets).

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Customized (and due to your collaboration unique)
Expected lifespan: at least 3 years after first use

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21 CHF

Order your Notebook now (via )

You can as well order it using etsy or trade this service against valuables Mayari needs.

Magic Wallet – Customized

A Magic Wallet that stores your bills and up to 6 cards.

About this design: They only come to life with your collaboration. I hope in future this practice will be the norm even if this gives us more work. I feel in the end this way is better for us and for our planet earth.

Note: I can cover the carton with any material you like! It doesn’t have to be paper.

Dimensions: 93 x 78 x 8 mm
Ingredients: beverage carton (locally sourced), elastic band (CH), sturdy non reflecting plastic foil for lamination (CH), your print, 8 staples, strong thread.

Designed in Switzerland, made in London, UK
Customized (and due to your co-creation unique)
Expected lifespan: at least 2 years after first use

learn more (zero emission, warranty, recycling etc.)

37 CHF

Order your Magic Wallet now (using )

You can as well order it using etsy or trade this service against valuables Mayari needs.

Upcycling Awareness Ribbon (RRR Ribbon)

X-MAS Star

Change Wallet – Standard

Leporello – Standard

Card Holder – Standard

Notebook – Standard

Magic Wallet – Standard

Card Holder – Customized

Notebook – Customized

Magic Wallet – Customized

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