Upcycled eco-friendly tumblers; WHY OUR UPCYCLED GLASSES? Back in 2017 we started our upcycling journey, experimenting turning waste bottles which were far too beautiful to throw away, into glasses. in 2019 Sam & Leah, founded SmoothEdge & started selling on Etsy & have since built over 250 5 star reviews. Glass Waste Even though glass is recyclable, currently in the U.K it is thought that up to 50% of the U.K’s glass bottles end up in landfill each year & across the world. It is also estimated there is an equivalent of the Empire state building worth of glass ending up in landfill every 3 weeks. As glass does not decompose, it will remain in landfills forever, taking up unnecessary space. We source our bottles from local bars, pubs, & companies, taking waste bottles & turning them into glasses. Sustainability Credentials Our particular technique of upcycling glasses comes with a Co2 equivalent footprint of over 30 times better than buying a brand new, factory made glass. Your Support With each purchase of a glass you’re helping to support an eco-friendly lifestyle & a charity called keep Britain tidy. SmoothEdge is donating 5% of its annual (2022 - 2023) net profits to keep Britain tidy. 5% DONATED TO CHARITY: SmoothEdge is donating 5% of its annual (2022 - 2023) net profits to a charity called; keep Britain tidy - a charity that inspires people to end waste for now & future generations. OUR 100% CRAFTSMANSHIP GUARANTEE: If we do not provide a smooth finish on the rim of our glass, as shown in the pictures & as stated in the description, we will replace or refund your item (whatever you decide to do) - guaranteed. WHY WE OFFER THIS: We understand there maybe some scepticism when it comes to handmade items & upcycled glassware. We have seen first hand where bottles have been upcycled into glasses & are left with chips & not a clean finish. We are so confident that our upcycled glassware has a smooth, clean finish that if not - we will replace the item or refund you. Glass Features: Beautiful subtle tint glasses Light blue minimalist glasses Custom Capacity SmoothEdge - perfect for drinking These glasses are upcycled from a 70cl (700ml) wine bottles & made into a drinking glass. We source the empty bottles, cut them, hand sand them & polish them to get a smooth edge, a similar as possible to a standard factory made glass - this is what we pride ourselves on. Once made we clean & polish the glass & carefully pack it in recycled packaging. Our packaging consists of; Box - made from recycled materials & is recyclable. Paper fragile tape - made from paper & this is recyclable. Bubble wrap - this is reclaimed & reused, we do not buy new bubble wrap. We either use reclaimed or reused paper to bulk out the contents OR we shred post consumer cardboard for packaging. Discover & learn more at www.smoothedge.co.uk - 10% discount available here. DISCLAIMER: These items are handmade so there may be a few imperfections, such as scratches & small variations
