Plastic
Recycling
We found out 2 things about plastic
1. Only 9% of the plastic ever created has been recycled. Many plastic items cannot be recycled locally.
2. Some types of plastic are fairly easy to recycle using simple tools.
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Remakery reclaims plastic to remake into tools used for crafting. Visit our Donations page for more information about what types of plastic we are recycling right now.
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Be an Ambassador
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the circular economy to help collect plastic waste.
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Ambassadors are an important part of the recycling movement. They will allow us to keep plastic hyper local by collecting #2 and #5 plastic waste. In addition, they can talk to folks about the importance of recycling, how to reduce plastic consumption and intentional purchasing.
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Together we can help collect this Urban Ore and create something valuable out of waste.
Be a Collection Site
Be a part of the circular economy by becoming a Collection Site.
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If you are an organization or business in King or Pierce County, we need your plastic waste. Collection Sites are public places that are willing to accept and hold plastics like milk jugs, bottle tops or large plastic toys.
Other types of collection sites can be places that produce hard to recycle plastic waste (like food containers and buckets).
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Collection sites are an important part of the recycling movement. They will allow people who do not have access to recycling to drop off #2 and #5 plastic waste. In addition, they can educate folks on the importance of recycling, how to reduce plastic consumption and intentional purchasing.
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Together we can help collect this Urban Ore and create something valuable out of waste.
Adopt a Bench
For $400 you can purchase a bench made out of recycled plastic beams to be donated to a local School.
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Email: remakerytacoma@gmail.com to learn more about this opportunity.
Reclaimed PomPom Maker
The reclaimed pompom maker was the first thing we recycled using #2 HDPE plastic primarily from jugs and bottle tops. Currently bottle tops and can toppers are not recyclable in Pierce County unless they are taken to special facilities. The maker can be used to make 2 sizes of pompoms, tassels, bracelets, or tiny weaving.
Peg Looms
Our peg looms are made from reclaimed #2 HDPE plastic from a variety of sources like coffee cans, milk jugs and can toppers. Currently bottle tops and can toppers are not recyclable in Tacoma unless they are taken to special facilities. Peg looms are a quick and easy way to enjoy weaving.
Darning tool
The reclaimed darning tool is our most popular item that is also recycled from #2 HDPE plastics. The darning tool or macaron can help when fixing a hole in a sweater or sock. It is used by sitting behind the hole and keeping the fabric taut. Functional and oh so pretty!
Weaving Loom
The reclaimed weaving loom is made from #5 PP plastics. These can be found in food containers, tupperware, 5 gallon buckets or drinking cups for example. The looms can be made in varying sizes from 6 inch x 6 inch to 12 inch x 12 inch.
12 x 12 Plastic Sheets
Plastic sheets are made from #5 PP plastic. They are 12" x 12" and 1/4 inch thick. Primarily the plastic comes from old or broken buckets and tubs.
Crochet Hooks and Small Looms
We are prototyping both crochet hooks and 10 inch looms made from #2 HDPE plastic primarily form jugs and can toppers. They are very durable and great for use with t-shirt yarn. Image below is a prototype.
