# Environmentally Conscious Crafts Association for Craft Producers Connects Artists and Retailers By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2013-03-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/association-for-craft-producers References: [acp.org.np](http://www.acp.org.np/) Based in Nepal, the [Association for Craft Producers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliberative-discourse) helps low-income artisans by providing training in areas such as design and marketing to help with their businesses. Founded in 1984 by Meera Bhattarai, the social enterprise features [handmade crafts such as jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird), carpentry, knitwear and other seasonal items. Along with fair trade products, all workers are offered fair wages as well as benefits for health loans and education that extends to their family. Association for Craft Producers is also an environmentally conscious organization. By using waste water treatment plants, water-based pigments and making changes from kerosene to electricity, the non-governmental organization is a great demonstration of how a few small changes can not only help improve the lives of others, but the world surrounding them as well. **Contact Information** Association for Craft Producers [Website](http://www.acp.org.np/) Association for Craft Producers [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ACPNepal) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Artisans:** Artisans and craft producers are incorporating environmentally friendly practices into their production processes - **Social Enterprise Growth:** The rise of social enterprises focused on fair wages and environmental sustainability is expanding - **Fair Trade Expansion:** Fair trade practices are becoming more widespread in the crafts industry ### Where This Applies - **Crafts:** Craft industries are implementing eco-friendly practices into their production processes - **Social Enterprises:** The growth of social enterprises focused on fair wages and environmental sustainability is expanding, particularly in the crafts industry - **Fair Trade Organizations:** Fair trade organizations are becoming more prevalent in the crafts industry, providing fair wages and benefits to workers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Craft Revival Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roop-aroop.md) - [Cultural Craftwear Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paka-1.md) - [Sustainable Performance Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear.md) - [Curated Eco-Conscious Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-commerce-space.md) - [Contemporary Artistic Lifestyle Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunn-collective.md) - [Creativity-Centered Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-workshop.md) - [International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective.md) - [Summer-Ready Organic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priyankara.md)