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It was a much appreciated surprise when Ming-Ming was awarded Recycler of the Year by the Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA) in May. 
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Refugee Artisan Initiative is now offering free mending services to the public. This exciting new project aims to reduce landfill waste, pass on vital skills, and create equitable income for artisans.
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Since we live in the city that founded Starbucks, it’s only appropriate that RAI artisans have routinely been upcycling Starbucks’ burlap by the hundreds of pounds and turning them into a signature burlap market tote bagssmall pouches, and wine totes
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This spring, the Asia-Pacific trade forum (APEC) hired RAI to embody its theme “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All” by producing messenger bags for the forum’s Seattle summit in August. It was clear from the beginning that this project would bring both new challenges and new opportunities! 
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