Throughout the year we will be doing projects to recycle hard to recycle materials and improve our environment. We kick it off with this easy, used crayon collection!
More than a half-million pounds of crayons are discarded every year, turning into a waxy sludge that clogs our landfills and never biodegrades. The Crayon Initiative collects donated crayons from restaurants, schools and homes across the country, then melts them down and remanufactures them, reducing waste. Better yet, the recycled crayons are distributed to art programs at children’s hospitals across the U.S., brightening the lives of young patients during their stay. Check them out at: https://thecrayoninitiative.org/