Ecugreen is helping to end the animal ivory trade through fashion.

TAGUA nuts fall to the ground where they are gathered. TAGUA hardens after they are laid on the floor to dry for 2 or 3 months.  Afterward, the nuts go to the hands of artisans where they are transformed into blanks or disks, which is the raw material for button manufacturing and jewelry.

Beaded Necklaces and Earrings Made by Ecuadorian Indiginas from the Amazonia.