Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant

– Beer carriers, both cardboard (Made by Q) and plastic snap-on Pak Tech carriers (Whiner)
– Bicycles and old bike tire tubes (Working Bikes and Bikes ‘n Roses)
– Books, games, and puzzles, gently used (Back of the Yards branch of the Chicago Public Library)
– Clothes, baby gear, shoes (Casa Tepeyac)
– Computers and old technology, only as listed here (PCs for People)
– Contact lens cases and packaging, any brand (TerraCycle)
– Crayons, any brand/condition (SCARCE, Crayon Initiative)
– Dental product packaging, such as toothpaste tubes/caps, toothbrushes, floss containers; any brand (TerraCycle)
– Deodorant containers & caps, any brand (TerraCycle)
– Eyeglasses, usable; no sunglasses or cases (Lions Club, OneSight)
– Face masks, disposable only (TerraCycle)
– Gym shoes past their useful life (GotSneakers)
– Jars, wide-mouth Ball or Kerr jars & lids (Tinyshop)
– Keys, metal only; no key chains (sold as scrap)
– Kitchenware such as pots, pans, cups, plates, utensils, etc. for migrant families (New Life Centers)
– Office, art, and school supplies, and similar materials per the Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange’s Most Wanted list
– Packing materials, only as listed here (EcoShip)
– Plastic pots from Lush Cosmetics, black only (Tinyshop)
– Towels and sheets, to keep the sweet canines and felines cozy while they await their forever homes; pet supplies and food as listed on this wish list are also greatly appreciated (PAWS Chicago)
– Yarn, fabric scraps or rags, and clothing beyond repair to be used for crafting (Envision Unlimited)