Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAG) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

Whether non-profit or for-profit, reuse organizations are in the business of diverting materials from the waste stream and reducing waste. But what to do with the items that do not sell? You can only reduce the price so much and sometimes even putting it in a free pile won’t help it go out the front door with a customer. Which materials can be recycled and/or sold as a commodity? What opportunities are there for upcycling low-demand materials into value-added products? Who can we collaborate with to solve these challenges with particular materials?

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.