Made in America: Alaskan company repurposes fishing line, rope into sustainable art

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One fisherman's trash is transformed into rugs, baskets, signs and more.

Courtesy of Alaska Rug CompanyThis gear can harm the ocean and marine life -- the company aims to keep it the beaches, out of the oceans and away from landfill.One fisherman's trash is transformed into rugs, baskets, trivets, custom signs and more.a week, and has repurposed over 10 miles of used rope since the company began in 2010. Every one of their rugs is made out of at least 200 feet of rope, and their bowls require 40 to 200 feet depending on the size.

Maryland fathers, neighbors and restaurant industry workers Chris McCasland and Mike Opalski lost their jobs in the early days of the While spending more time at home than ever before, they realized they were tending to their bonfire more than enjoying it with their children. And so, they created a campfire in a can -- the world's first portable mini fire pit.was born in McCasland's garage, and grew into a giant warehouse based in Maryland. The company employs 10 workers and makes 5,000 bonfires a day.feature clerestory windows, angled rooflines,and patterned concrete block designs.

Their journey began in a corner of their basement as a hobby, and the company now employs 12 workers. It has fulfilled 30,000 orders this year alone, all with organic paints, finishes and wood sourced from Michigan, Ohio, Maine, Texas and Illinois.

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