The Crayon Initiative

The Crayon Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling used and unwanted crayons to preserve our environment and enrich the lives of hospitalized children through art and imagination. Through our work, we have helped keep more than 150,000 pounds of crayons from going into landfills. Used crayons do not biodegrade but create a waxy sludge in landfills. The Crayon Initiative gives these discarded crayons new purpose by remanufacturing them into ergonomically shaped crayons and providing them to hospitals at NO COST to them. These crayons may be a patient’s only outlet for creative expression as children use drawings to reflect their hospital experiences. Unfortunately, most hospitals don’t have the budget to provide art therapy programs. The Crayon Initiative fills that gap while having a positive impact on the environment. If you'd like to donate to The Crayon Initiative or become a Corporate Sponsor, please email: [email protected]