Upcycled Harbour & Hills Crafty Gin Glass. 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: Cut halfway to hold the perfect G&T amount. Turquoise blue colour. On two sides features a wave like design shaped into the glass. Holds approximately 350-400ml Upcycled from a waste 70cl Crafty gin Hills & Harbour bottle. SmoothEdge - perfect for drinking These glasses are upcycled from a 70cl (700ml) Hills & Harbour bottle & made into a drinking glass. We source the empty bottles, cut them, hand sand them & polish them to get a perfect smooth edge, a similar finish 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
