TheCrayonBin's Shop Policies

Welcome

After watching elementary school teachers throw boxes and boxes of crayons into the trash at the end of the school year I asked why and they told me that come September the kids would not use the old crayons they want new ones. So in February of 2003 TheCrayonBin.com was born.

Our main goal is to keep crayons out of landfills. This year the Crayola Company will produces nearly 3 billion crayons. (As reported on their “Fun Facts” page on the Crayola.com website)

How many of those will end up in our landfills each year? It my not seem like a lot but more likely then not whether your kids are young or older you probably have a bin or container at home filled with crayons. And once you get tired of looking at them and the kids are to old for them what will you do with them? Probably discard them into the trash for lack of another use. Well if you are throwing them out then so are your neighbors. This is one item that does not have to take up space in our landfills.

In most cases kids use less then 10% of the crayon before banishing it to the bottom on the crayon bin never to be used again. Can you think of any other consumable product that we would allow our kids to use less then 10% of then throw it in the trash? Makes you think doesn't it...

We do donate crayon sets to a number of local and nation organizations like:
The Ronald McDonald House, Shriner’s Hospital, CJSBus.org and the Sydney Mae Taylor Foundation.

We do not add or take anything away during the processing of the making the crayons so they are as safe as your everyday crayons.

TheCrayonBin is an Eco-friendly shop:

:::My studio is in my pet free and smoke free home.

:::Of course the crayons are recycled. (Never new)

:::Our crayon wrappers are recycled into fire starters so nothing is discarded during the production process.

:::The yarn and cloth used in the manufacture of the bags in the Travel Kits and Pencil Cases is recycled from old projects and clothing.

:::Our shipping boxes are either recovered shoe boxes or reused shipping boxes.

:::All of our labels are printed on recycled paper whenever possible.

Payment

I accept PayPal and RME (Revolution Money Exchange) for payment on items in my shop.

For RME payment please select “other” during checkout and in the “message to seller” please include the email address connected with your RME account. I will then send you a RME invoice for your purchase.

For PayPal payment the ship to address must match your PayPal verified address.

Shipping

Most items are shipped USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation. If you would like insurance for shipping you may make your request during checkout in the “message to seller”. I cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged during delivery. Items may also ship via UPS if the shipping charges are less expensive.

Please convo me prior to purchase if you would like to make other shipping arrangements so I can adjust the shipping charges for your purchase.

If actual shipping charges are more then $1.50 less then the actual shipping charges I will reimburse the difference through your PayPal or RME account.

Refunds and Exchanges

If you are not satisfied with the item you received please convo me within two weeks of receipt and I will work with you to make it right.

Additional Policies and FAQs

My studio is pet free and smoke free.

If you are outside of the United States please convo me and we can figure out the shipping charges and any Customs Fees.

New Jersey residents will be charged 7% State Sales Tax on their purchases from my shop.

FAQ’s

:::Do the crayons really work?

Yes, they do. We don’t add or take anything away during the production process so they color like and are as safe as your everyday crayons.

:::How many colors are available?

I offer 16 different colors although some colors may not be available in sets less containing less then 16 crayons. The colors are: Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Brown, Black, Gray, Peach, Teal Pink, Red-Orange, Violet-Red, Yellow-Green and Light Blue.

:::Can I send You Crayons for recycling?

While I love the idea of keep all crayons out of our landfills it would be more cost effective and a better way to reduce our carbon footprint to get together with your local elementary school and combine your efforts to keep the crayons from ending up in the trash. Most elementary schools throw out there well loved crayons at the end of the school year. If you would like more information on how you can help please convo me.

Last Updated July 20, 2008

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