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Artisans in Cambodia are also transformâ€" ing old sacs they‘ve used to carry their food into unique and Stylish carrying bags; and residents in Kenya have used sticky tabs that were made too big for ing environmental awareness in the artiâ€" sans who make the store‘s products. "We encourage our artisans to reuse materials, and many of them have answered the call," explained Isabel. A few of the items the store carries that are made from reused materials include: handbags that are made from old drink cans; and photo frames that are made from recycled newspapers and telephone "Previous generations were very careful how they treated the world and all of our natural resources; but the older generaâ€" tions today are spoiled. They have everyâ€" thing in abundance and take it for granted. "Now, with all of the news around climate change and other dangers to our environâ€" ment, the younger generations â€" the ones between age six and 30 â€" are coming around to see how important all of our natural resources are. They are conâ€" cemned." Ten Thousand Villages is also encouragâ€" ue Â¥ SA 9 | comes from mm Indonesia where u v residents recover M P wood from " e demolished buildâ€" ings and use it to Px make unique pieces of furniâ€" i ture. h "*Who would have thought that a part of a building that‘s been brought down could be such a beautiful piece of art for us to enjoy forâ€" ever," Isabel said. "These people only use natural materials. They don‘t even want to know about plasâ€" tic because they realize the damage it does to the environment. They‘ve lived through disasters, such as flopdings and tsunamis... tragedies that have been caused by the climate change." It‘s time to make a difference. That‘s why Ten Thousand Villages is targeting its youngest customers especially, trying to show children and teenagers the differâ€" ence environmental awareness can make. "They‘re the ones who seem the most interested in changing our planet, so we want to educate them," Isabel said. "We believe they want to learn and act." Isabel also reminds _ cusâ€" 4 tomers that a simâ€" ple cup of coffee that‘s purchased *4 at Ten Thousand Villages helps 1,000 people. * "o And buying any s of the store‘s unique, artistic items helps countless more. For more information on Ten Thousand Villages gift shop, visit the store at 80 King St. S., in Waterloo, call 519â€"888â€" 7180, or visit the organization‘s website at www.tenthousandvillages.ca m ?|fla 3 "4‘ r °r T » 6 2 ’ L 0 «+ & iâ€" F c a Â¥ep #i k gas un‘4"e as your little one Thank you to the Waterloo Chronicle for their support bottledrive.ca TheBeerStore @i Â¥% iz SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 24 â€" Donate your empties and help find a cure for blood cancers. RETURNS FOR LEUKEMIA RESEARCH WATERI.IX)CIW‘Wedneadly.HlyM,m. Maxé Canreer Mon, Tues., Wed. 10amâ€"6pm:; Thurs. & Fri. 10amâ€"8pm; at. 10amâ€"6pm; Sun. 12pmâ€"5pm 17