July Reuse & [Re]Think Contest: Hanging File Folders

With companies small and large closing their physical offices all over the city, where do all those office obsolete supplies go? Hopefully not to the landfill! 😅

For this month's Reuse & [Re]Think contest, we challenge you to reimagine what one of those items can be, by making something out of hanging file folders! Hanging file folders are a unique material since they have both metal and paper that can be used in your creation. Use them as cardstock, in a metal sculpture, or for anything else your mind comes up with!

Vernon, one of our volunteers, made the metal parts into a lampshade. It's a truly out-of-the-box use of hanging file folders, and it’s just what we’re looking for from our community.

Upcycled Lamp, Vernon Berger

ACR has all the materials and inspiration you need to let your imagination run wild. Send us a photo of your entry and you could win a $10 gift card to ACR!

Submission:

Once you’ve completed your creation, please provide at least 2 photos of your art piece, your contact info and a short description of materials used. Email your submission to rethink@austincreativereuse.org by the deadline.

Creations will be judged on incorporation of reuse materials, craftsmanship, and creativity.

One winner will be notified and receive a $10 gift card to ACR that can be redeemed either in center or our online store. They will also be announced on our social media.

Deadline: 11:59PM on Sunday, July 31st

Please feel free to email rethink@austincreativereuse.org with any questions. Good luck!