Based out of Worcestershire, Remarkable is a UK company that turns recyclable materials into useful products, like pencils, notebooks and rulers. Their products have a little bit of fun about them, proudly advertising their origins ("I used to be...retail packaging!") in celebration of their new, eco-friendly and functional lease on life...
The company was started in 1996 by Edward Douglas Millerin. He got the idea of trying to turn a plastic cup into a pencil, just to see if it could be done. (Check out their How Do We Make Our Pencils? tutorial, but don't try it at home!) They aim to "[make] products that instill a sense of fun and intrigue... [and] evoke a feeling of purpose, passion and excitement. By highlighting what an item was in its previous life...[they] are generating a positive interest in recycling and environmental issues."
Read more about Remarkable and shop for products at their website.
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These would make cute gifts for students who are nerdy about their supplies. Bookmarked!
http://embritadesign.blogspot.com
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I have one of these folders (red) and it really worked well for me until the closure broke. The slot w/ "hook" or "loop" just doesn't hold up well.
Mine is a bit older, apparently. I definitely don't like the direction they're going by putting such a giant logo on all of the product. My folder says only "I used to be retail packaging..." all in Helvetica (or something close to it).
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