Made from water hyacinth
It seems that there are many basket products made from plants that are readily available in major retail stores. This one caught my attention because of the aesthetic combination of metal grids and woven dried leaves. Is it sustainable?
Research tells me that Water hyacinth is an invasive species that can suffocate other aquatic ecosystems. I have found a variety of methods to make use of this widespread plant pollutant. In Florida they treat it with biological control and herbicides, but in Cambodia, for example, they use it to create woven products such as baskets and cloth.
When I undertake research such as this and educate myself through using internet links and Youtube, my new found knowledge only highlights what I didn't know before and I wonder how much does the general public know. Do the customers in John Lewis really know where the home decor products really come from?
I am wiser now, but what will I do with that information?
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