Aiya ayiA

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Company: Aiya ayiA
Website: www.AiyaayiA.com

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/ Eye-ah /
noun:
caregiver or caretaker - a person who takes care of another

Aiya aiyA is sustainable vegan luxury. Our collection of handbags and accessories is constructed entirely of plant leather, dyed naturally with flowers, and meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans in Canada. Consciously built to ensure we do no harm to the planet, animals, and humans, we are chemical-free, petroleum-free, and plastic-free.

No animals or plants were harmed in the name of fashion!

Aiya ayiA stands for life of all forms.

Our mantra is creating sustainable products fuelled by a sense of purpose. We are driven by our responsibility to give back to the planet & people; creating a lasting impact that generates positive change to improve life for others and for generations to come.

Inspired by nature, Aiya ayiA is methodically & consciously built using circular, closed-loop techniques to ensure we do no harm to the planet, animals & people at any stage of the process or lifecycle of our products.

Starting with natural ingredients that can be safely broken down into nutrients and returned to nature. Giving back everything that was taken out to achieve zero waste.

Key information

Hypo-Allergenic
Chemical-free
Toxin-free
Petroleum-free
Plastic-free
Cruelty Free
PETA Vegan Approved
Plant Leather - made from leftover plant waste
Handmade - by local skilled artisans
Natural Dyes - using flowers and tree bark
Made in Canada
Water Resistant
Circular
Sustainable
Compostable
Carbon Neutral
Upcycling program - Project Infinity
Zero Waste
Plant a tree with every order
Gives Back - donate 1% of every purchase to rescue girls & women from abuse and poverty

Contact information

Website: www.AiyaayiA.com

Email: [email protected]

Veganism

Are all the products your entity (business, brand, organisation) produces and/or retails suitable for vegans? If no, then, unfortunately, you cannot register as we only accept submissions from 100% vegan entities.: Yes
Which of the following best describes you (professionals and sole traders) or your organisation?: Vegan

Ownership

Is your organisation an independent business/brand or a corporate owned business/brand?: Independent
Are you a Grassroots organisation (for projects, charities/NGOs)?: No
Are you a BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) owned/run business/organisation?: Yes
What type of business/organisation are you?: Sole trader
Are you a woman-owned/run business/organisation?: Yes

Social, Economic and Environmental Justice

Which social, economic or environmental justice causes does your entity (business, brand, organisation) support or promote (e.g. through social media posts, donations, attending protests and other direct actions etc.)?

Animal rights

Anti-slavery

Anti-war

Climate justice

Economic justice

Environmental justice

Environmentalism

Feminism and gender justice

Food justice

Global justice

Refugee and asylum justice

LGBTQIA justice

Racial justice

What do you do to support or promote each of the causes you have identified?

Our entire business is built circularly to support all the above causes from beginning to end of life. We specifically choose our partners who also align with these causes, we use little of our natural resources, only use carbon neutral shipping, plant Mangrove trees and donate to organizations rescuing girls and women from abuse and poverty. We are also building back manufacturing and economy locally by producing and hiring for all positions/tasks locally and not outsourcing to other countries.

Does your business/organisation have an ethical labour policy or code of practice (either formal or informal) which ensures fair labour practices?

Yes

Does your business/organisation have policies and practices which actively promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes

Is your business a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation?

Do you source products and/or ingredients from companies and suppliers that support fair labour practices?

Always

Environment and Sustainability

Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, free of palm oil?: All
Do you reuse, recycle and/or donate any waste products (e.g. food, plastics, packaging etc.)?: Yes
Do you only use recycled or recyclable materials for packaging?: Yes
Is all of your packaging biodegradable?: Yes
Does your business, organisation or project follow a zero waste philosophy?: Yes

Energy, Transport and Distribution

How many of the products you produce and/or retail, and/or the ingredients you use, are made in the country in which your entity (business, organisation) is based?: All

Giving Back

Does your business support or give back to the local community in any way?: Yes

Ethical Banking

Does your business/organisation use an ethical bank or building society?: Yes

What is the motivation behind Aiya ayiA?

Our vision is inspired by Mother nature, our muse blooming with purpose and intention. She is the source of life, creating interdependent ecosystems working in cohesive unison to nourish, grow and produce new life, resources and sustenance. Intelligently repurposing every component through a natural lifecycle generating zero waste.

Inspired by the circle of life, Aiya ayiA is consciously built using a circular economy to create renewable, sustainable, luxury products without compromising our planet, our values, and our health. We are committed to positively impacting the environment and society by replicating circular ecosystems that generate local economy, revive artisanal leather manufacturing sustainably, and collaborate with industries to turn waste materials into new products to collectively achieve zero waste.

We are investing in humanity to help empower others to ensure everyone has equal access to choice and opportunity without prejudice or bias. To thrive in a safe environment with avenues to education gaining knowledge and skills to earn a fair living wage and to be treated with dignity and respect. Generating a positive impact that inspires others to effect change that makes a difference for generations to come.

Aiya ayiA stands for life of all forms.

Who is the team behind Aiya ayiA?

The team at the moment is just myself, along with a diverse advisory board and highly vetted third-party contractors in their fields of expertise, from leather specialists to digital marketing.

What one thing about Aiya ayiA would most surprise us?

Everything is made from leftover plants, dyed naturally with flowers & tree bark without any toxic chemicals, petroleum or plastics.

What would you wish for if you could be granted one wish?

For all living beings (animals, humans, the entire planet) to be treated with kindness and compassion and shown dignity and respect.

Is there anything else you want to share about Aiya ayiA?

Aiya ayiA is consciously built using the circular business model to ensure from the beginning to the end of life, we do no harm to the planet, our natural resources, animals, and humans.

What does this mean? When you purchase our products, you support:

Prioritising health, for you, your family, and future generations by using toxic free & chemical free alternatives that do not pollute the landfills, food and water systems
Fair living & ethical wages only! No child or slave labour
Agricultural farmers to keep their jobs close to home & with their families
Reforestation initiatives, planting Mangrove trees to absorb high levels of CO2 and save coastlines and their communities
Rescuing girls & women from abuse & poverty and providing them with education and skills to empower them to mould their own future