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This hand-blown juice glass was made by skilled glass artisans in Guatemala. Seventeen artisans reopened a glass factory in 1976 and found a way to recycle discarded glass, which diverted waste from the landfill and less energy was used than required to produce new glass.
The hand blowing glass cooperative in Xela, Guatemala, was founded in 1976 with the goal of creating jobs that would provide a living wage, health insurance, and support for local families. Driven by a shared vision, the artisans of this cooperative took the initiative to secure a small loan to purchase land and build their kiln and workspace. Over four decades later, the cooperative of 40 artisans continue to transform recycled glass into beautiful glassware, staying true to their original mission of creating a sustainable livelihood free from exploitation while protecting the environment and supporting community development.
