Reuse & [Re]Think Challenge: Crayons

Each year, 60 million crayons, or the equivalent of 500,000 pounds of wax, are sent to the landfill in the U.S. alone (source). To make matters worse, the paraffin wax that they’re made out of is not biodegradable!

That’s why for this quarter’s Reuse & [Re]Think Contest, we’re challenging you to come up with ways to reuse these colorful writing utensils! Whether you melt them or use them in their original form, we want to see your creative ideas.

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 $25 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 Tuesday, December 31st

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