Mifuko’s Bolga market basket brings together traditions from across the globe: Scandinavian design and Kenyan handicraft. Made from tough and ecological elephant grass, the large basket is perfect for storing anything from toys to magazines, but it can also be put to use as a practical laundry basket or a decorative planter for a giant house plant. The short leather handles give the Bolga market basket a finishing touch and make it easy to move around. The beautiful and unique baskets are hand-made in Kenya, and every piece is signed by its creator.
Bolga market basket, M, natural
Mifuko
Description
Mifuko’s Bolga market basket brings together traditions from across the globe: Scandinavian design and Kenyan handicraft. Made from tough and ecological elephant grass, the large basket is perfect for storing anything from toys to magazines, but it can also be put to use as a practical laundry basket or a decorative planter for a giant house plant. The short leather handles give the Bolga market basket a finishing touch and make it easy to move around. The beautiful and unique baskets are hand-made in Kenya, and every piece is signed by its creator.
Product details (7)
- Material
- Elephant grass
- Colour
- Natural
- Width
- 51 cm
- Depth
- 25 cm
- Height
- 28 cm
- Measurement details
- Handle length 40 cm
- Care instructions
- Durable and flexible elephant grass baskets can be easily cleaned and reshaped by moistening them with water.
- Product ID
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 9/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 8/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
Climate impact 4/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 6/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
