Birthday Calendar

Birthday calendar made from 100% waste paper by Redopapers, screen printed by hand in Antwerp and bound with reused flag ribbon.

Quick facts & details

• Made from: 100% waste paper
• Made by: Redopapers
• Production: Screen printed by hand in Antwerp
• Social impact: Produced with social employment programs
• Pages: 13
• Size: 18 × 30 cm
• Paper weight: 315–350 gsm mix
• Binding: Ribbon made from reused flag material
• Packaging: Wrapped in repurposed leftover materials

Description

This birthday calendar is made entirely from waste paper. Redopapers collects leftover paper streams and turns them into stationery through small-scale, local production in Antwerp.

Each calendar is screen printed by hand and consists of 13 sturdy pages. The ribbon used to bind it comes from reused flag material, adding another layer of reuse without overcomplicating the design.

It’s simple in concept. One page per month. A fixed place on your wall where you keep track of birthdays year after year. No expiry date. No replacing it every January. Just a steady object that becomes part of your routine.

Orders are wrapped in leftover packaging materials. Sometimes in repurposed cardboard envelopes, sometimes in whatever is available. The focus stays on keeping materials circulating rather than creating new packaging.

If you’d like to learn more about how Redopapers works with waste streams and local production, you can explore their full story via the maker page.

Who is this for

• For people who still like writing dates by hand and keeping a physical overview on their wall
• For those who prefer stationery made locally from leftover materials instead of standard mass production

Out of the ordinary

Because the paper comes from different waste streams, slight variations in paper tone and thickness can occur. The format stays consistent, but each batch can feel slightly different.

Waste Alchemists perspective

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.