The vision and passion behind Ann-Made, LLC and "Bracelets with a Conscience"
is
Ann Skydell Harmon, a special education art teacher. She set out to design a
unique and chic product to promote recycling, as well as to show a business can
"do good" for society and the planet in all aspects of its operation.
The "Bracelet with a Conscience" is Ann's unique creation made from recycled soda can pull tabs
to remind us that a little creativity can put many discarded materials to
new use. Originally conceived as a project for her alternative school art students,
the popularity of the bracelets were immediately apparent as
Ann, her daughters, and fellow teachers received numerous excited comments
each time they wore theirs. This "wearable art" is just the first in a
complete line of hand-made jewelry from recycled materials.
The recycled tabs Ann uses are purchased from a
non-profit group in New Jersey dedicated to teaching students of all ages the
importance of recycling. They place tab collection containers in schools around
the state, then sell the tabs to aluminum recyclers - donating all the proceeds to
charities. Ann chose them as her source for tabs due to the important educational
and charitable work they do. In addition, she helps their cause by paying much
more for the tabs than they receive from the recycler.
The bracelets are hand-made in the homes of people in need of the
additional income. Importantly, Ann-Made, LLC donates a portion of each sale to
The Alliance for Climate Protection and its educating affiliate,
The Climate Project.
In just a few short months it has become clear that "Bracelets with a Conscience" are a unique
and popular jewelry item that not only serves as a wonderful conversation piece
but also stylishly shows that the wearer cares about recycling and
improving the planet.
So wear your bracelet with pride knowing your purchase did so
much for so many. And we thank you! |
