David Ngala

Category: Eco-friendly products, Forest products, Sustainable income generating activities | Date: Sep 16 2008 | By: davidngala

The ongoing exhibition at the Gede museum is a way forward in promoting the use of eco-friendly products. The exhibition runs from 15^th September till 15^th October 2008. The exhibition has brought about different community groups to display their items. The most of their products are made from recycled materials such as recycled video tape is used to make door mats, others include charcoal dust to make charcoal briquettes, bottle tops to make baskets among others.

Entrance to Gede museum where the exhibition is ongoing.

Various community groups have united in order to make their products in large quantities. Women, disabled people and church groups are among the various community groups that have come together to display their items. Creativity is also a big factor in utilizing the waste products and materials to come up with new products that are friendly to the environment.

The following are some items on display and sell at the Gede museum, if you are in town you can stop by and have a look at them and perhaps purchase some.

Trays made from Bamboo.

Bags made from recycled sisal and beads.

Bead work from bones and beads

Candles from honey wax

Footwear from beads and recycled rubber.

Cards made from recycled paper.

Photo frmes made from recycled paper.

Door mats made from recycled video tape.

Tags: , community groups, Eco-friendly, Gede Ruins

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