Old News is Good News . . . or at least the paper it’s made of.

Our PR agency's philosophy is based on 'giving back'. As part of our growing efforts with this mission as well as promoting the goodwill of our clients since 1990, we announce our innovative, new line of recycled newspaper products.

Our unique products reuse the earth’s resources. Artisans from third world countries transform recycled newspapers into innovative home décor items: strips of newspaper are wrapped around a single broom bristle, coiled into spiraled square 'building blocks' and reinforced with starch. These squares are pieced together with string and glue to make each ingenious product.

Proceeds will benefit these creative artisans for the rebuilding of their homes and lives, while providing economic opportunity for skilled artisans in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Now, yesterday’s news, which we helped create, is good news and comes full circle to benefit others!

Coiled Paper Candy Dish This lidded bowl was handcrafted by women artisans. The women turn old newspapers into beautiful products by wrapping the paper into coils to make spiraled building blocks. These are joined with thread and glue, and starched for durability and finish. This decorative bowl can be used to hold dry items such as candy. • Coiled recycled newsprint • Dry food only • 6" Diameter x 5" High $22.99

Large Recycled Paper Hot Mat All the news that’s fit to weave! Artisans' careful handwork make a beautiful and effective hot mat from recycled newspapers. Paper is coiled around broom bristle, joined with thread and glue, then starched for durability. Mats will stand up to heat and moisture that come with average use. • Recycled newspaper • 12" Long x 9" Wide $16.49

Recycled Paper Coasters Unique coasters reuse earth’s resources. Paper is coiled around broom bristle, joined with thread and glue, then starched for durability. Coasters will stand up to heat and moisture that come with average use. • Four coasters with storage container • Recycled newspaper • 3 inches square $20.75

Newspaper Bead Earrings Good news or bad, it all looks beautiful when turned into these unusual earrings. Innovative artisans create these earrings from strips of carefully rolled recycled newsprint. • Rolled newsprint beads, metal wiring • Matching necklace available • 2.5" Long $11.75

Rolled Newspaper Necklace Inventive artistry reclaims raw materials for unique jewelry. Artisans create these earrings from strips of carefully rolled recycled newsprint. • Rolled newsprint beads • Matching earrings available • 17" Length $22.99

Recycled Newspaper Nativity Coiled and glued newsprint forms the colorful robes of the Holy Family and the three wise men bringing gifts. Alnos wood faces and abaca fiber hair complete this simple yet unique nativity. • Recycled newspaper, alnos wood, abaca fiber • Set of 7 pieces • 4" Deep x 12" High Display $106.75

Recycled Paper Frame Feature your favorite person in this unique recycled newsprint frame. Paper is coiled around broom bristle, joined with thread and glue, then starched for durability. • Recycled Newspaper • Frame does not include glass • 8" Wide x 7" High • For a 4" by 6" picture $20.75

Recycled Round Hot Mat Funky look, good value. Reuse earth’s resources with recycled paper hot mat. Paper is coiled around broom bristle, joined with thread and glue, then starched for durability. Hot mat will stand up to heat and moisture that come with average use. • Recycled newspaper • 12" Diameter $16.75

Environmental Accents Gift Box A gift package that celebrates artistic innovation and creative recycling. Re-purposed bicycle chain becomes a striking picture frame. Ornament stars feature recycled glass from Ghana and hand made paper from Bangladesh. $56.99

Square Paper Hot Mat Perfect for the environmentally conscious consumer, this hot mat is created using recycled materials. Paper is coiled around broom bristle, joined with thread and glue, then starched for durability. Mats will stand up to heat and moisture that come with average use. • Recycled newspaper • 6 inches square $9.49

Rooster Journal The Rooster Journal features innovative design and bright hand painting. And it is eco-friendly, with handmade water hyacinth paper, grass rope, and recycled newsprint. Traditional skills and natural materials bring you a unique journal. • Water hyacinth paper, recycled newspaper, grass rope • 7" Wide x 9.5 Long $20.75

Notepad/Item Holder Use this unique desktop item to hold yellow sticky note pads, paper clips, or any other small desk items. Better yet, use it as your cell phone caddy! $9.99

Product Testimonials:

Joanne, Ann Arbor, MI: “These recycled paper products are fantastic. I have both the coasters and the rectagular hot mat on my desk at work. I enjoy the different coloring of each piece and they are a great conversation piece. I use the hot mat as a mat for my laptop computer, it allows a bit of air to circulate beneath the laptop as I'm working!”

Lori, Grayslake, IL: “These mats are so functional - they work great for placemats, especially for kids! They can also be quite colorful and what a great way to recycle!”

Anonymous, Woodstock, IL: “This Nativity is the most beautiful and unique piece of Christmas art I have ever seen. I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase."

Mary, Richmond, VA: “As soon as I saw this Nativity, I knew I had to buy it. It's an amazing display and is extremely well crafted. Very unique and a delight to own.”

Anonymous, Lancaster, CA: “These coasters are wonderful, a great conversation starter!”

Katherine, Boston, MA: “I bought the picture frame on an impluse. I love photographs and normally do not spend so much on a frame, however the unique concept of this piece and its beautiful message of helping women gave me too many reasons not to give in to my impulses!”

Anonymous, Trinity, NC: “These are surprisingly sturdy mats. I thought they may be flexible and bend, but they are strong and stiff. I leave mine out as a decorative item, but also use it as a hot mat. I am purchasing additional ones for gifts.”

Anonymous, Surfside Beach, SC: “I'm very happy with the hot mat I purchased. It's so interesting looking that I leave it out even when I'm not using it.”

Anonymous, Bassett, VA: “I love this hot mat. Personally, I don't use it as a hot mat but as a decorative mat under a vase. It is very unique.”

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