One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Only if it gets into the right hands.
Nowhere Collective collects unwanted, discarded stuff and gets it into the hands of makers to transform it into awesome things that you will love…again.
How this works
What do we collect?
We collect the stuff that has potential to be reimagined by makers, tinkerers, crafters, engineers and upcyclers. Creative minds are great at finding new life for used materials, but they can’t always find or don’t have time to find quality, consistent upcycling materials. We do the finding for them.
Who can supply?
You! Check our curated list of in-demand materials on the Nowhere Material Marketplace. Our REmakers also find stuff in alleys, scrap yards, recyclers, and thrift stores. If you are as obsessed with waste as we are, join the Marketplace and transform yourself into a supplier.
Where does it go?
Our REmakers will transform accepted materials into finished goods that they then sell. You can buy upcycled products at Trashy Markets. We are also building an e-commerce side of our marketplace to purchase these goods online. Sign up to stay in the loop!
ISOThis is a sampling of materials that our REmakers are currently in search of. If you’d like to see an up-to-date list, visit our Material Marketplace.
YAYIf you have materials or unwanted items that you want to donate, you can list those on the Material Marketplace and connect with REmakers who might want your stuff.
If you are interested in receiving emails about future updates of the Nowhere Marketplace, sign up to stay in the loop.
ISO: Old music magazines like Rolling Stone, Billboard, Creem, etc. for CraftySue Shop
ISO: Name badge plastic covers and clips for Silva Espadas
ISO: Colored rick rack (the wavy textile tape on the front) for Picnicwear.
ISO: Large Wooden Beads, ideally colored, for Picnicwear.
ISO: Yarn for craft projects at Indigo & Violet Studio
ISO: Burgandy ripstop fabric (like tent material) for Beque Textile & Design.
ISO: Blue tins (i.e. cookie tins) in any of the shades shown, any size; Collected for Seattle Sirens REmaker
ISO: Colored cables like ethernet cables or headphone wires
ISO: Scrap fabric , solid colors, woven, ideally cotton or similar, larger than 8"x8"
ISO: Colorful Bubble Wands for Piinkrete
ISO: Old/broken costume jewelry which can be taken apart for Crafty Sue Shop
ISO: Fan jerseys for Silva Espadas upcycled bags
ISO: Brooms (with handle)
ISO: Vases (clear or white only) for craft projects at Indigo & Violet Studio