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The Alexanders’ as educators of art and design at all levels from grade school to the University, have been interested in the human environment, both natural and man-made for many years. The content of their work has reflected this awareness of the sustainable environment and its consequences in the twenty first century.
As their knowledge of handcrafted paper and paper-based products made from non-wood fibers continued to flourish, they wanted to share this interest with others in a meaning full way. The first opportunity came in Jamaica with a grant from the Organization of American States. They eventually established fully operating papermaking centers in both Spanish Town and Kingston. The facilities use only indigenous fibers harvested by the papermakers for the products which are sold to the tourists and local customers.
This success with a cottage industry established entirely for the benefit of unemployed individuals led to opportunities in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Cairo, Egypt, and Iraq al Amir, Jordan.
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