Redemptive Plastics is a collaborative project co-founded by alt_ and Happy Returns Studio. Powered by alt_ , along with co-founder Cody Norman and fabricator Calvin Anderson, Redemptive Plastics has forged a new path where art, faith and community meet sustainability.
Operating out of the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, this project partners and collaborates with individuals and organizations looking to redeem over discard, to close the loop and to create more sustainable practices revolving around plastic usage.
With the help of our volunteers, cohort members, collaborators and partners, we collect and redeem discarded plastic in the community and transform it into functional artwork.
2024 REDEMPTION STATS
13 Volunteer Events + 150 Redeemers + 450 hours of service + 10,000 lbs of plastic redeemed
products
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lake stool
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the hammer
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the custom keychain
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the bus stop
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the 2x4 [ lumber ]
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the plank [ lumber ]
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the keychain
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plastic sheets
Each product can be customized based on color preference. To request more information about a product or receive a custom quote, please click here.
thank you to our partners + collaborators