Empowering communities to turn construction and demolition waste into local resources.
Construction and demolition waste is the largest single-stream source of refuse in the United States - more than double the amount thrown into household trash bins.*
We believe that the present linear economic model that relies on the consumption of new products and materials is unsustainable.
We know that the practice of reuse inherently recognizes and prioritizes existing community value. Reinvesting the wealth embodied in existing materials back into the communities from which they originated has enormous economic, environmental, cultural, and social potential.
We’re imagining a world without waste - and with the support of our members, we’re taking collective strides to make this vision a reality.
*Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2017 report
We’re the national community of organizations dedicated to building material reuse.
While we believe reuse is most impactful at the local level, we know how important support is in creating systemic change. Browse our membership directory to connect with likeminded individuals and organizations.
Join our efforts to make reuse the norm.
This is an extraordinarily hopeful moment. Whether you’re most comfortable contributing time to help achieve our mission, money to help us grow, or energy to increase our impact, we need you on our team.
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These soft classic crewneck t-shirts come in five colors and feature the new Build Reuse logo.
Now in kids sizes!
Our programming provides access to training, resources, and likeminded organizations to help create a vibrant building materials reuse economy.
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