This journey has just begun, and I'm excited to have you with me!

This journey has just begun, and I'm excited to have you with me!

Our Story

Plastic Flux, established by Hanson in 2021, was conceived long before its formal inception. During Hanson's University of Waterloo days, he turned to relief carving as a stress-relieving activity, yet the resulting wood shavings prompted him to seek a more eco-conscious alternative. This quest led him to discover Precious Plastic and its open-source machines. Although the idea surfaced much earlier, it wasn't until 2021, following participation in a pitch competition and grant applications, that Plastic Flux became a reality.

How we work

We collect post-consumer plastic waste from the public through designated drop-off points, local schools, and small business partners. Once collected, the plastic is sorted by type (#2 HDPE and #5 PP) and color, then cleaned and shredded into flakes. Using our custom-built sheet press, we turn shredded plastic flakes into durable, design-forward sheets. These sheets are then machine-cut into household items and furniture. We also use a plastic injector to mold smaller products like planter pots. The final products are ready for their new homes—beautiful, functional pieces that prove waste can have lasting value.

Our Impact

1,393 lbs

Plastic Collected

in 2025

4,173 lbs

Plastic Collected

in Total

94,650

Containers diverted from the Landfill in Total

1,393 lbs

Plastic Collected

in 2025

4,173 lbs

Plastic Collected

in Total

94,650

Containers diverted from the Landfill in Total

1,393 lbs

Plastic Collected

in 2025

4,173 lbs

Plastic Collected

in Total

94,650

Containers diverted

from the Landfill in Total

The full collection of our products and their impact

(rough estimate as the products are all hand-made)

The full collection of our products and their impact (rough estimate as the products are all hand-made)

Plastic (kg)

0.160

Coasters

Takeout Containers

8

CO2 (kg)

0.1728

Plastic (kg)

0.100

Soap Dishes

Takeout Containers

5

CO2 (kg)

0.108

Plastic (kg)

0.235

Catch-All Tray

Takeout Containers

11

CO2 (kg)

0.238

Product

Product

Plastic (kg)

Plastic (kg)

Takeout Containers

Takeout Containers

CO2 (kg)

CO2 (kg)

Coasters (4 Pack)

Coasters (4 Pack)

0.160

0.160

8

8

0.1728

0.1728

Soap Dish

Soap Dish

0.100

0.100

5

5

0.108

0.108

Catch-All Tray

Catch-All Tray

0.235

0.235

11

11

0.238

0.238

Collection points

We only collect #2 HDPE or #5 PP (Polypropylene) plastic.

This is indicated by the triangular recycling symbol on the container.

Riverdale Hub

1326 Gerrard St E,

Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1

6x8 Market

184 Baldwin St,

Toronto, ON M5T 1L8

Become a partner

Reach out to

plasticflux@gmail.com

Please remove food, liquid, oils and stickers before dropping them off at our collection points.

Rinse and Clean.

We only collect #2 HDPE or #5 PP (Polypropylene) plastic.

This is indicated by the triangular recycling symbol on the container.

Please remove food, liquid, oils and stickers before dropping them off at our collection points.

Rinse and Clean.

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