Envelopes

Special C6 envelopes made by Green Side from old posters once hanging around Utrecht, from TivoliVredenburg to the Stadsschouwburg, each one with its own story.

Quick facts & details

• Made from: Old cultural posters
• Made by: Green Side
• Production: Local, small batch
• Origin of waste: Posters from Utrecht’s cultural venues
• Format: C6
• Set: 10 envelopes + address labels
• Shipping: Within one week, via social workshops and bike couriers

Description

These envelopes started their life on the streets of Utrecht. Hanging on walls and boards around the city, announcing concerts, theatre shows, and cultural events. From TivoliVredenburg to the Stadsschouwburg, each poster once invited people in before making room for the next one.

Green Side collects these posters and turns them into envelopes instead of letting them disappear as waste. The posters are cut and folded by hand, keeping colours, typography, and graphic fragments visible. That means every envelope looks different and carries a small piece of Utrecht’s cultural life with it.

Each set comes with address labels that explain where the envelope comes from, making the story part of what you send. If you’re curious about how Green Side works with local waste streams and social workshops, you can explore their full story via the maker page.

Who is this for

• For people who still like sending real mail and enjoy adding a bit of meaning to it.
• For those who appreciate small, thoughtful objects and love the idea of sharing a story before the letter is even opened.

Out of the ordinary

Every envelope is unique. Colours, prints, and textures depend on the poster that was used. The envelopes are consistent in size, but visually always different. That variation is part of the idea.

Waste Alchemists closing line

The Waste Alchemists movement aims to change perspectives on waste. Products like this show how creativity and care can turn overlooked materials into something useful, joyful, and full of stories. By choosing this product, you help keep valuable materials in use and out of the landfill.