Upcycle “Braai Dog” Apron from Reclaimed Dog Food Bags
R140.00
If you’re looking for a large, tough protective apron, whether you’re the braai master, the master chef or the handy fixer around the home, this is the one for you! Be the Alpha Dog with this funky and creative use for waste dog food bags!
Whoever said sustainable must be boring? No ways, not with one of these fun aprons! By sporting an apron like this, you are expressing your individuality as well as taking a stand for the planet, supporting local jobs in the circular economy, keeping non-recyclable waste out of landfill, and reducing the need for new resources to make similar items. Plus it is super easy to clean – just wipe down and viola! Score – big time!
Available on backorder
Description
If you’re looking for a large, tough protective apron, whether you’re the braai master, the master chef or the handy fixer around the home, this is the one for you! Be the Alpha Dog with this funky and creative use for waste dog food bags!
Whoever said sustainable must be boring? No ways, not with one of these fun aprons! By sporting an apron like this, you are expressing your individuality as well as taking a stand for the planet, supporting local jobs in the circular economy, keeping non-recyclable waste out of landfill, and reducing the need for new resources to make similar items. Score – big time!
The aprons should be washed by hand (a simple wipe-down with a soapy wet cloth is all it needs).
Note the colours and motives are random – if you want a specific look, leave a comment in the order notes and we’ll try to match it, but no promises. Otherwise, we’ll pick something for you based on what is available.
Made in SA:
Proudly handmade in South Africa by the Upcycle team, in an effort to divert corporate waste from landfill and transform it into beautiful and useful products, thereby creating opportunities for local microentrepreneurs and self-starters.
Size and other specifications:
One-size-fits-most, with adjustable straps. The bottom reaches up to about mid-thigh, on an average height woman.
Being handmade from reclaimed waste, sizes, colours and motives may differ from pictures, as no two items are the same, every item is unique.
Materials:Â
Reclaimed waste dog food bags (stiff texture) and reclaimed waste billboard straps (medium-soft texture)
Packaging:
- Biodegradable kraft label
Additional information
| Size | Man size (medium to extra-large), with adjustable straps. The bottom reaches up to about knee height, on an average height man. Being handmade from reclaimed waste, sizes, colours and motives may differ from pictures, as no two items are the same, every item is unique. |
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| Colour and motive | Random |
| Materials | Reclaimed waste dog food bags (stiff texture) and reclaimed waste billboard straps (medium-soft texture) |
| Material Notes | Dog food bags, similar to billboard fabric uses various types of plastic, melded with synthetic and natural fibres in a way that is very durable and takes ages to decompose – current estimates say it takes 20 years before it even starts to degrade! There is also currently no way to recycle billboard fabric or most dog food bags, so the creative Upcycle team is finding brilliant applications to keep waste billboards out of the landfill! |
| Country of Origin | South Africa |
| Packaging | Biodegradable kraft label |
| Storage Instructions | Make sure it is clean and dry before storing and store in a dry place. |
| Allergens | None |
| Limitations & Warnings | None |
| Sustainable Choices | Zero waste, made in South Africa, upcycled from reclaimed waste diverted from landfill, biodegradable home-compostable packaging. |
Super cool concept and a great gift idea