Waste in the industry
Posted by Katrina Marhefka on![Waste in the industry - Espacio Handmade](http://www.espaciohandmade.com/cdn/shop/articles/817699f8ade3e48ca935e402c62bbc2f_{width}x.png?v=1664736189)
Ok, we can generally agree that waste in this industry is a problem.
As a designer who focuses on solving problems (have you checked out my chapstick holder?), curbing waste was another way to engage my creative problem-solving.
I make every effort to weave resource efficiency into my craft. That way, come the holiday season, you can give without guilt!
I don’t just think of a wallet as a singular item, but rather a piece of a whole system that I have created.
As a designer who focuses on solving problems (have you checked out my chapstick holder?), curbing waste was another way to engage my creative problem-solving.
I make every effort to weave resource efficiency into my craft. That way, come the holiday season, you can give without guilt!
I don’t just think of a wallet as a singular item, but rather a piece of a whole system that I have created.
These products are made using the space between my wallet designs.
![Taco Cord Keeper Organizer](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1480/3502/products/Espacio-cord-keepers-taco-lifestyle_grande.png?v=1613545025)
![Image of Keychain Flag](https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/XX9T6pSahIL5_SjK1mu5yGmY5ff9igmhOeCN4Jy_D7Sh2p9apiDemu4X6HZktk6j441m3EEqhxF2vX7HNdWLKuOuGX4Bi7sor-OV8P10YFC4A9o_Pw20PGbeu0NBJClCcMnjMCgf4adHjSoqcRHZLQeLEEA2lvYU=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1480/3502/products/Espacio-Handmade-Keychain-Flags.jpg?v=1601526780)
So going back to the question in the subject.
Are you contributing to waste?
I can tell you that when you buy a cord keeper, a key chain, or a bookmark, you are literally keeping leather resources from hitting the landfill and joining me in an effort to weave efficiency & sustainability throughout the leather industry.
Here's another guiltlessly gift-able items below!
![Image of AirPods Charger Keychain](https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/aBjBl-elj614JQaPGWnwEdOBDOOCf5xMklfX4buCDoEi2-GT8TYTSOUuEeKNjzcXQvYAayvnVdXlkfHdFDf-a_CTlwapO-S6i-cn8XrG7HL_GcekHkgVqqwouIyCOHS2tL1rcC1PEZC5U4B9=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1480/3502/products/EspacioMay2019-1776.jpg?v=1559794085)