Life Cycle of our products

Ciclomanias contributes to a circular economy by upcycling recycled materials, vermicomposting, and teaching others that waste does not have to end up in the landfill but can have other regenerative and creative uses.

The cradle-to-cradle products created at Ciclomanias emulates natural systems by reincorporating the materials used into a closed loop system and by extending the life span of the products. Ciclomanias is also looking for ways to reduce its carbon emissions by purchasing carbon offsets through its Etsy online shop. Ciclomanias contributes to a circular economy by upcycling recycled materials and teaching others that waste does not have to end up in the landfill but can have other creative uses.

The infographics below show the supply chain and circularity of the products made of organic waste, recycled corrugated cardboard boxes, and recycled plastic bottles.

The vermicomposting program has inspired more than 1,000 students and curious minds to transform food scraps into rich worm castings. Together we have diverted from the landfill more than 10 tonnes of food scraps and made a vermicompost to regenerate soil and produce healthy and delicious food.

All our corrugated cardboard products are handmade. We use 98 percent post consumer materials, which we recycle and transform into a wide variety of decorative and useful products for your home and office. We use environmentally friendly paints and glue.

All our crafts made of plastic bottles are handmade. We use 98 percent post consumer materials, which we recycle and transform into a wide variety of waterproof products for your home and office. We use 100 percent acrylic polymer emulsion paints, which are more environmentally friendly than oil-based paints.