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Sustainable jewellery made by repurposing old books handmade paper jewellery designs Affordable ethical jewellery UK small business Quick View Jane Eyre old book page origami dove earrings Price £15.80 Quick View Jane Eyre book jewellery pendant with origami dove Price £16.50 Quick View Jane Eyre old book page drop earrings with origami crane Price £15.80 Quick View Jane Eyre recycled book page drop earrings with origami dove Price £15.80 Quick View The Great Gatsby recycled book pagegeometric Art Deco style drop earrings Price £15.80 Quick View The Great Gatsby recycled book Art Deco geometric drop earrings Price £15.80 Quick View Frankenstein lightning bolt earrings, origami recycled book page Price £15.80 Quick View David Copperfield handcrafted cufflinks for book lover, literary accessories Price £19.80 Quick View Dickens recycled paper rose stud earrings Price £15.30 Quick View Recycled David Copperfield book page choker Price £16.30 Quick View David Copperfield recycled book page fan earings Price £15.30 Quick View David Copperfield recycled book paper origami drop earrings Price £15.30 Quick View Tales of Mystery and Imagination book paper leaf earrings Price £15.30 Quick View Small rose stud earrings made from an old copy of Dracula Price £15.30 Quick View Dainty rose drop earrings made from an old copy of Dracula Price £15.80 Quick View Dracula book paper fan earrings Vampire Price £15.30 Quick View Dracula repurposed book paper origami leaf earrings Price £15.30 Quick View Dracula recycled book paper rose choker Price £16.30 Quick View Small rose stud earrings made from an old copy of Dracula Price £15.30 Quick View Edgar Allan Poe recycled book paper rose choker Price £16.30 Load More

Sustainability and Environmental Impact Report January 2025 As a member of Blue Patch, I am participating in their Carbon Zero Programme to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of my business, Paper2pearls, and its wider environmental impact. This page reviews Paper2pearls' sustainability efforts from my baseline year of 2023, reviews 2024 and sets aims and targets for 2025. 2023 was my baseline year. Key points from 2023 My studio is in my garden and my office is in my porch so I cannot separate out my energy use. However my electricity is supplied by Octopus so it is all from renewables. Action taken: Petrol car changed for full hybrid to reduce my Scope 1 emissions Appliances and lights turned off when not in use. Low energy bulbs and one cup water boiler used 467 trees planted through Ecologi Target To find the delivery company with the lowest CO2e emissions for my mail order deliveries. Review of 2024 2024 was my first full year as a Blue Patch member, during which I began learning more about my business's carbon footprint and the importance of measuring it. As part of Blue Patch, I entered their sustainability competition and was honoured to be a finalist in the Heritage category. As a member I was also able to use paper from programmes donated by the Royal Opera House and receive individual sustainability support from Alice Doyle. As well as selling on-line I was stocked in a city centre Peterborough shop, Unity, run by a local CIC who have won national and international sustainability awards and made a donation to their crowdfunder. I continued with the measures already in place. Evidence of carbon action funded in 2024 Total reforestation: 486 trees (although my sales were higher the price of individual trees also rose) Total carbon avoidance 4 tCOa..e Total carbon removal: 0.09 tCOa..e Total habitat restoration: 29mA2 For full details go to https://ecologi.com/paper2pearls 2023 target Achieved. Royal Mail has the lowest CO2e emissions and I am also able to use their home collection service for my deliveries thus avoiding having to use my car and so further reducing my scope 3 emissions. I also try to buy supplies from businesses which use Royal Mail. 2024 target To research suppliers with a similar ethos to me, e.g. B Corp To maintain actions already in place. 2025 review of previous target and setting new targets for 2025 2024 target: Achieved I am now sourcing the majority of my jewellery findings from Cookson Gold who are a B Corp. It has become harder to source the titles I need from charity shops so I get most from Ebay either from small private sellers or from World of Books who are also a B Corp. I am continuing to try and find more suppliers with an environmentally friendly business model. 2025 targets: To continue with actions already in place. To have a heat pump installed (subject to survey). As my Motability car is due to be replaced at the end of the year to research plug in hybrids and full electric models. Scope 3 emissions I am looking at the carbon emissions for both my supply chain and my delivery chain, upstream and downstream. Steps I have already taken to reduce my Scope 3 emissions. Using UK businesses and ones with B Corp accreditation. Driving a full hybrid car rather than a petrol one (as I have mobility problems a car is essential) My products are made from paper which might otherwise go to landfill. All my product packaging is plastic free, reusable and recyclable and my packaging for postal orders is also plastic free, recycled packaging or made from recycled materials. My display materials are made by a small UK maker from FSC approved wood and kraft card. I use Royal Mail for my deliveries. Steps I am considering or planning to take Install a heat pump so all my heating is from renewable sources. Change my car for a plug-in hybrid or full electric. Investigate the possibility of sourcing supplies from local businesses.

This is where you can find my GDPR policy which is reviewed as needed. Privacy policy As visitors to this website, customers and fans of Paper2pearls, I may hold some information about you (your name, email address, and in some cases, your postal address and telephone number). This is a short note setting out everything you could ever wish to know about how I collect, use and store this information. But if you still have any questions after reading this, please contact me and I will endeavour to answer them for you. • IMPORTANT NOTE: When I talk about "information", I am purely referring to your contact details. I never have access to your financial information when you make payments using PayPal or card. All sensitive financial information is held securely by the processing companies, and they never share this with me, or anyone else. What information I collect I receive, collect and store any information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. I may use software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page. When you contact me, commission me to make something for you or make a purchase from me I will collect personally identifiable information (such as your name and email); payment details (when payment is made through method other than PayPal information), comments, feedback, product reviews etc. How I collect information Whenever you order an item from me or commission me to provide a piece for you, you give me sufficient information about you to enable me to process the order. I will also collect information (such as your name) when you message me directly. I am the only one who ever has direct access to your information, and I never pass this on to anyone else. If you pay me using PayPal, they will also hold information about you. You can read their Privacy Policy here. https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-prev My business company is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides me with the online platform that allows me to sell my products to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by my company adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers. How I use your information If you have requested a commission, placed an order or signed up for my newsletter you can expect to hear from me using the contact information you've provided. For these purposes we may contact you via email, telephone, text messages, or postal mail. Your personal information will be used for these reasons only. If you make a purchase from me then your email address will be added to my email list as you have shown interest in my products. At any time you can unscribe either by using the unsubscribe button on any marketing emails you are sent or by contacting me directly at Gilli@paper2pearls.co.uk I use two factor sign up to my email list so you will not be added until you confirm that you wish to subscribe and you can unsubscribe at anytime. How I store information I keep an electronic list of customers and subscribers including commission requests and customers in search of specific items. This is held on my password protected laptop and on my fingerprint protected tablet and smart phone. I carry either one with me at all times and neither one is ever accessible to third parties. In addition a separate password is needed to access my website and social media accounts. I keep this list solely for accounting and tax purposes (I need to keep all sales records for at least 5 years according to HMRC regulations. Your rights You can ask me at any time what information I hold about you, and I will give you full details free of charge. You also have the right to ask that your details be deleted, amended or transferred. If you ever change your mind about what information, if any, you want me to hold on your behalf, just contact me. Right to modify policy I reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If I make material changes to this policy, I will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information I collect, how I use it, and under what circumstances, if any, I use and/or disclose it. Questions and contact information If you have any questions about this policy then please contact me via email Gilli@paper2pearls.co.uk

Paper2pearls is an award winning sustainable jewellery brand specialising in affordable ethical jewellery handmade by repurposing old books and making unique jewellery that promotes sustainability UK small artisan business based in Peterborough paper jewellery Paper2pearls Turning pages into treasures Paper2pearls is an environmentally friendly range of jewellery and gifts made using paper from old books and sheet music. I make all my jewellery using paper taken from old books and sheet music to create something truly unique. The selection of classic novels across a range of genres available in my book jewellery collection means book lovers can choose a piece made from a book that resonates with them. Paper2pearls has sustainability at it's heart and you can find out more about this in my sustainability audit. Photo credit www.ruthtowell.co.uk Shop now Book jewellery Earrings, pendants, chokers, bracelets and rings mad e using paper from the book of your choice from my range of over 30 titles. See more Sheet music Choose earrings, pendants and more all made using genuine vintage sheet music. See more Bridal and hair accessories Headbands, clips and bridal rose tiaras all made to order in your choice of book from my range or sheet music. See more About me At Paper2Pearls I make my very original range of jewellery using paper instead of gemstones. I've always been a naturally creative person and after an early retirement from teaching due to health and disability, I had to say goodbye to my beloved patchwork and quilting. However, I discovered a new creative outlet through origami and a lightbulb went on - why not apply my new skills to create unique and beautiful paper jewellery? And so, Paper2Pearls was born in 20I6. Although I began by using origami paper over time I became drawn to the idea of using paper from old copies of classic books. I am proud to offer a range of handmade, sustainable paper jewellery and gifts that are unlike anything else on the market. The nature of what I make means that every piece is truly one-of-a-kind. I sell my creations online as well as at markets, and you can also find them stocked at Unity (in the Queensgate Shopping Mall in Peterborough). Whether you're looking for a gift for someone special or a unique accessory for yourself, Paper2Pearls has something for everyone. Gilli Photo credit: www.ruthtowell.co.uk Awards SBS award In 2017 I won a Small Business Sunday award from Theo Paphitis. The photo shows me receiving my certificate in 2018. Plastic Free Champion This is my Plastic Free Champion trophy - appropriately enough made from wood. This was awarded by Surfers Against Sewage after I completed an audit to show how my business was taking steps to avoid using plastics. Blue Patch I am a member of Blue Patch, the top business directory in the UK for sustainable businesses. Earlier this year I entered their 2024 Sustainability Awards and was thrilled to be a finalist and to come second in the Heritage Section for my jewellery which celebrates our literary heritage and the importance of books and reading. Ecologie As part of my commitment to making my business a more sustainable one I joined Ecologi at the start of 2022. This year Paper2pearls recieved their Bronze Award for my contribution to climate action and the Paper2pearlss wood now has over 1,000 trees in it. To visit the Paper2Pearls wood please use this link. https://ecologi.com/paper2pearls Reviews Read my Trustpilot reviews here Trustpilot reviews Read my Etsy reviews here Etsy reviews

This is where you can get in contact with me to ask questions or discuss orders or commissions. Contact me: gilli@paper2pearls.co.uk Facebook: @Paper2pearlsbyGilli Instagram: @paper2pearlsbygilli Threads: @paper2pearlsbygilli Sign up to my newsletter: https://paper2pearls.eo.page/8fywb Photo credit RuthTowell.co.uk

Information about the values and ethics underlying my brand. Brand values Brand values At Paper2pearls I design and make jewellery and gifts by re-purposing and recycling materials that would otherwise likely be destined for landfill, or to put it another way I make jewellery from rubbish, specialising in reusing old paper from old books and sheet music. Below I have gone into more details about how I source materials, what I use and how I pack and ship items. It is a statement of where I am now and so I regularly review it.. I am proud to have been awarded plastic free champion status for my business and i am all a member of Blue Planet I have teamed up with Ecologi so that a tree is planted for each order I receive. Suppliers I source my supplies in a number of ways including the following: Charity shops eBay, Etsy Swapping items with other jewellery makers. Family and friends who save items for me. The precious metals I use are from a British company with clear ethical policies in place and the sterling silver wire I use to make my earring hooks is made from recycled silver. Materials and making Materials: Most of my jewellery will be made using repurposed, vintage or natural materials. This may include the following: Old books (ones that have come, or are close to to the end of their life as being suitable for reading). I also recycle old plastic bottles, dvds, HDPE plastic e.g. bottle tops and can tabs. Vintage and recycled beads and embroidery threads. Natural materials including flowers, and beetle wings. I use wings from Elytra beetles which are a traditional food in Thailand and for hundreds of years the wings have been used for embroidery and jewellery making. As other foods became available and farming practices changed they became less wide spread and it became clear that they played a key role in the eco-structure of the native environment. Today farmers are encouraged to "farm" them and after they die at the end of their life cycle the wings are collected and sold thus helping the environment and the farmers. I buy my wings direct from Thailand so the money goes into their economy. I aim to use the minimum of synthetic products as these are byproducts of the petrochemical industry. Unfortunately I have been unable to find suitable environmentally friendly varnish and glues but the search for these continues! I work from home in my own jewellery studio at the bottom of my garden. My electricity supplier supplies hundred percent renewable energy. I drive a hybrid car which means that my petrol use is much reduced. Packaging and delivery Paper envelopes made from recycled paper. Business cards made from plain card so they can be recycled and the use of QR codes to replace business cards at craft markets. Biodegradable stickers supplied by a small UK based business. Ensuring any paper used for gift wrapping is recycled and unbleached. Cardboard boxes for posting items in. I also recycle boxes and padded envelopes that I receive. I use natural raffia, jute and brown paper tape to secure and seal packaging and parcels. Mail-order items are sent via Royal Mail.

Explanation of site and shop policies will be reviewed as needed. Shop Policies Online orders Processing times vary but typically range between 1-5 working days depending on the item and the time of year e.g. processing times in November and December are more likely to be around 5 working days as m ost of my designs are made to order. Customs and import taxes: buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I have not responsible for delays due to customs. Payment: I accept PayPal for on line sales as well as credit and debit cards. I accept returns. Please contact me within 14 days of delivery and post items back to me within 30 days of delivery. Items should be sent back in good condition and appropriately packaged. Buyers are responsible for paying the cost of return delivery and should obtain proof of postage. Conditions of return: buyers are responsible for return postage costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value. If items arrive damaged please send me photographs which clearly show the damage. I can then either offer a refund, replacement item or a repair. I don't accept exchanges or cancellations of orders. The following items cannot be returned or exchanged: custom, bespoke or personalised orders, earrings for hygiene reasons unless they arrive damaged. Delivery I use Royal Mail for my deliveries as it is the greenest UK delivery service and use their parcel collection service which gives me a proof of postage. Orders are sent by second class post unless first class is selected at checkout and paid for. For other options please contact me so I can give you a price. Items are sent untracked unless this is requested and paid for. Before placing your order please check that the address you are using is correct. I cannot be held responsible for items that do not arrive where an incorrect address has been used. My address 51 Blenheim Way, PE7 3YB

A glossary of terms often used when claiming that a product or service has good environmental standards. Green glossary This is just a brief glossary of the most popular terms used. I’m including it here as I strongly believe that having an understanding of what they mean helps when making choices and makes it harder for companies to use greenwashing (don’t worry, that one will be included) to bamboozle us. Eco-friendly This is not the best term to use as it isn’t very specific. It refers to things that don't harm the environment but is open to interpretation and does not mean the same to everyone. Environmentally friendly This refers to minimising harm to the environment by aiming to help improve it and making as little impact on it as possible. Ethical An ethical business demonstrates integrity and fairness. They are transparent about their business practices and policies. Businesses with these qualities have loyal workers and customers. Green A green business is one whose products do not cause significant harm to the environment and in fact may even improve it and the health of humans. It is a very wide term and its meaning is similar to that of sustainability. Greenwashing This refers to businesses that deliberately aim to make it appear that their products are environmentally sound when this is not the case. This is often done through how packaging is designed to project a "green" image and making misleading environmental claims. Recycled This refers to a material that is collected and then processed back into the original material or a new one e.g. plastic bottles recycled into polyester filling. Repurposed Repurposing turns an item into something completely unrelated to its original purpose, for example turning DVDs into jewellery. Reusable Self-explanatory, an item that can be used for the same purpose many times as opposed to a single use version, e g. A metal water bottle rather than a single use plastic one. Sustainability This refers to a business that causes none or minimal damage to the environment. This means it also seeks to maintain or improve the environment in the longer term and so importantly will not have an adverse effect on future generations. It has three aspects to it, as well as not harming the environment a sustainable business should also have a commitment to social and economic benefits. Upcycled This refers to something having value added to it while keeping it in its original form. One of the most popular uses for this term is with old or vintage furniture which has been painted or has had other decorative effects added to it. Vintage An item such as furniture, clothing or home decor that is at least 30 (or sometimes 20) years old.

These are the questions I get asked most often and is the place to look first. Here you can find the answers to questions I am often asked about my jewellery as well as my shop policies for on-line purchases. If you can't find the answer to your question please contact me by sending an email to paper2pearls@gmail.com 1:ORDERS FAQ about my book jewellery Do you make it all yourself? Yes, I hand fold all the pieces from a range of different books. Is it waterproof? Unfortunately much as I would love to say yes, the answer is no. The only varnishes which are guaranteed waterproof are yacht varnishes which are not suitable for small items such as these, or for paper. Pieces are water-resistant. I have researched on-line to find the most suitable varnishes and apply an initial thin coat before starting to fold and then several coats after folding. This makes the pieces stronger as well as making them water- resistant. How long does it last? Treated with respect and in a dry place, e.g. kept in a jewellery box or earring rack these pieces should last for several years.They are not suitable for babies or young children. General questions Payment I accept payment by PayPal Postage and packing UK p&p is free on most items. I only sell within the UK on here, for international sales please visit my Etsy shop www.paper2pearls.etsy.com 4:RETURNS Returns I will accept returns for most items as long as they are returned undamaged and in suitable packaging to ensure they do not get damaged in the post. I do not accept returns on custom items unless they arrive damaged. I will not refund the cost of return postage but will refund your payment once I have recieved the item back in good condition. For hygiene reasons I cannot accept returns on earrings or hair accessories. Unwanted items should be returned within 15 working days of the original order. If items are collected in person I will deduct the cost of postage from the price charged. Cookies This site uses cookies. But then you probably guessed that anyway.