Helen Copplestone:
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I am Helen, mother of two. Three years ago I created KARKT (Keeping Alive Recycled Kiwi Tarps).
KARKT recycled bags are made from unwanted truck curtains and bike inner tubes diverted from the landfill. They are cleaned, individually designed and cut by me at Whangarei Heads. |
I like the saying "Every time you buy something, you are casting a vote for the world you want".
The environmental economics of using local labour and a buying a bag that will last rather than a cheap bag you have to throw away in no time has benefits all round, and people are slowly coming around to that idea. Be it the food you eat or the bags you buy. Buy less and buy better !
Every KARKT bag is unique with its own special colour design. Our bags are gutsy and durable. When I set out to create a recycled bag I want to create something funky and beneficial for the environment at the same time.
The environmental economics of using local labour and a buying a bag that will last rather than a cheap bag you have to throw away in no time has benefits all round, and people are slowly coming around to that idea. Be it the food you eat or the bags you buy. Buy less and buy better !
Every KARKT bag is unique with its own special colour design. Our bags are gutsy and durable. When I set out to create a recycled bag I want to create something funky and beneficial for the environment at the same time.
See me at the 2019 Arts Trail
