The eco-entrepreneur who captured our hearts: the Atelier Entre-Peaux

Atelier Entre-Peaux gives a second life to flex banners.

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Something new on Green by Nature blog! Each month, Cascades will shine the spotlight on a young entrepreneur who stands out for his or her eco-friendly practices and environmental values. This month, we are pleased to introduce the Atelier Entre-Peaux and its founder Maude Léonard.

In 2004, designer Maude Léonard made the decision to go green. In no time at all, her upholstery and leather studio was transformed into a recycling workshop, and she began rooting through her recycling bin to see what she could create with the materials nobody else wanted.

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A snapshot of Entre-Peaux

• PRODUCTS: shoulder bags, backpacks, bibs, change purses, pencil cases
• MATERIALS USED: recycled flex banner used for advertising
• MATERIALS RECOVERED SINCE 2008: 11.5 tonnes of advertising material
• NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4
• LOCATION: Montréal
• NUMBER OF  RETAIL OUTLETS: 25

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Green from head to toe

Eco-design is much more than just using recycled materials, it’s a lifestyle! As much as possible, the Atelier Entre-Peaux uses donated advertising materials that come from local sources, and most of its office supplies are recycled. Maude also takes her environmental values home with her: she consumes little, opts for second-hand items, recycles, recovers, composts, and uses public transportation.

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Maude’s favourite bag: the shoulder bag

It’s the perfect design for our young eco-entrepreneur. It has oodles of pockets that really come in handy, whether you’re at work or on holiday! And she loves the image of the young couple walking in the park on a fall day, because it reminds her of when she first met her sweetheart! 🙂

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What’s on the horizon for 2015?

New products, new retail outlets and new markets! Don’t miss a thing; follow the Atelier Entre-Peaux on Facebook!

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Do you know a young entrepreneur who gives a second life to used items? Don’t hesitate to let us know about your favourite eco-entrepreneur!

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