Colourful Elephant Dung Paper Note Cube - Natural

These joyful elephant dung note cubes are full of colour and character. Each one is hand painted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka. The note cubes are made from 25% recycled paper and 75% elephant dung (– yes really!) and come in a range of colours. Inside each one are approximately 100 differently coloured pages which are easy to tear out and can be written on with the pen of your choice. Only natural dyes are used and the paper is acid-free. All the note cubes are Fair Trade and handmade by skilled artisans at the Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust in Sri Lanka. Available in 5 colours. Dimensions: 10 x 10cm Made from: 75% elephant dung and 25% recycled paper. Due to the handmade nature, the exact scene might vary slightly from the image. There is a serious side to these note cubes though. Eco Maximus's aim, through the Maximus conservation trust, is to educate the local communities on the plight of the Sri Lankan elephant and to eventually live together in harmony. The ultimate in recycling, elephant dung is collected and boiled to sterilise it before the paper-making process. As unique as the animal that helped to produce it, each piece of paper is different depending on the diet of the elephant. Improving the outlook for the majestic elephants of Sri Lanka, Maximus has its workshop in the grounds of the Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF), a wonderful small charity that cares for sick, old, and disabled elephants. Working with initiatives like Maximus, the foundation is able to show the positive relationship local economies can have with these amazing animals, and work towards resolving the conflict between the elephants and the local communities as they turn to eating farmers’ crops as their natural habitat is destroyed. By making a purchase, you are helping to continue the fantastic work of our producers.