Trash is our Business!

Tansy Recycling was started in 2021 by Ryan. A DIY crafter by nature, he was inspired after seeing the work of the international organization, Precious Plastic, who provides resources for folks to do their own small-scale recycling and education to combat the global plastic pollution problem.

At first, Ryan experimented with making plant pots with silicone molds in a toaster oven. Melting the trash layer by layer, one can meticulously stuff the mold with (clean) discarded packaging and grocery bags.

Meet the Team

Aquarius // American Coot

Ryan

Ryan is the founder of Tansy Recycling and co-founder of The Rookery Creative Collective. 

At Tansy Ryan has a focus on injection molding and finance/operations. He enjoys setting up music shows, with a focus on folk punk. He is a textile artist and has spent 10 years as an urban farmer. 

Ryan lives in Akron with his wife Corey and their 3 cats. He enjoys crocheting, gardening and walking the towpath

Virgo // Hawks, White Breasted Nuthatch

Wren

Wren is the second member of Tansy Recycling, joining Ryan after originally being hired to help with urban farming. They serve as the team communications manager and specialize in using the hydraulic injection press.  

On the Rookery side, Wren likes to schedule skill-shares and workshops. Anything and everything is of interest to them, especially in the realms of art and nature. 

Outside of work, they enjoy: cooking, camping, being in the water, reading/writing, games, and playing bass guitar! Hanging out with their partner and five pets is also a favorite activity.

Gemini // Blue Heron, All Woodpeckers

Twig

Newest member of the Tansy crew. Workshop cutie pie. Graphic designer, carpenter, builder, and patch maker. 

Pallet and lumber connoisseur. 

Team designated “person with good handwriting” and project finisher.