AD’s class has been into recycling this past month and for their field trip, they went to Kilus Foundation in Pasig.  We were glad that AD was able to join this field trip…and glad that we were able to join too on a last minute thingy. (AD had coughs and colds so we went there on our own so AD can join the class field trip.)

I was surprised to see so many end products in their display.  How innovative Filipinos are!

We had the opportunity to go around the work area and see how they make the bags from scratch.

Some of these tetra pack foils are rejects from the companies that they get while others are really from the trash where they patiently wash and dry them.  The community around Kilus Foundation are helping each other with this project.  You’ll know that you are in their community when you see these foils hanging around and being dried or see bundles of these lying around the compound.

Glueing together…

Hand sewing piece by piece…Ouchy!  Really takes a lot of patience in completing one bag, or placemats or anything you can imagine!  It reminded me during my high school days where we were taught how to sew…

End Products are:

Pencil Case P35 and Small Bag P35. No fee was paid but students were asked to buy at least one from their products.  We let AD choose from the selections (key chain, pencil case and a bag) and he chose these two.

Placemats.

Bags…Actually, this silver thing is more of the adult’s type over the very colorful foil bags.  Nice thinking!

More bags (around P900)…This was also nice!  Recycled paper/ foil rolled up into bead-like accessories for the bag.

Evening Bag that I also like.

Dress and a Hat…uhmmm…I’m not sure who’ll wear this though…

Sandals@P250-P350/pair.  Same here….

This was also nice!  Instead of the capiz shells, beads, these rolled up recycled foils/ papers are very unique and would be a nice addition in your home.

After the field trip, AD was very happy and is now more aware of the things around him.  He now knows the recycle sign and wants to recycle almost everything at home!

Here’s a funny story…we were in Tagaytay last Friday and AD saw the rotonda sign.  He excitedly exclaim that it was a recycle sign! We all thought it was funny but it was an honest remark from him.  He was even proud of it!  Ain’t he just cute!  Kids say the darnest things!

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