Always a welcome present for any upcoming celebrations, this pair of recycled glass champagne flutes has the added benefit of skilfully re-using existing resources. From Crisil, benefiting from technical assistance in recent years which has helped business development. Made in Boliva by Crisil
Like families around the world, they are affected by rising prices, but the couple can afford electricity, gas for cooking and also water, which is delivered by lorry and stored in a drum.
"Food is our most expensive item," Greogrio said.
Providing a good future for their four children is a priority, as Conception (pictured right) explained.
"We have to pay for the children to go to school. It depends on them but we would like our children to study as much as they can. We want to save for them to study" - Conception from CRISIL
Fair Trade Producer Details
CRISIL is a glass-making factory situated in Cochabamba, central Bolivia. CRISIL currently employs around 100 people as well as providing employment for used-bottle collectors who supply the factory with glass for recycling.
CRISIL has been involved in product development consultation and has been given technical assistance in recent years to help the business develop. Also, they have received training on fair trade standards. Find out more about Crisil & how fair trade benefits their workers in Bolivia »