Reuse
Reuse is simply the act of finding a second (or third, or tenth or hundredth) use for a product to prolong its life. Reuse is an important step after you've already reduced, but before you are ready to recycle.Reuse is a process that many of us already implement in our everyday lives without realizing it. Any time you buy or sell a product second-hand, such as from SEVCA, Craigslist, or eBay you are providing an additional use for this product, while at the same time, not requiring another one to be created.
The important thing to consider when you want to reuse is that "creativity is king" in the process. The creativity also provides the opportunity to be thrifty, by reusing what you already have for new, innovative purposes.
"Sewing Peace"
In 2016, Dan Farrar, transfer station operator at the Springfield Transfer Station, accepted unwanted, working sewing machines for "Sewing Peace," an initiative of Pedals for Progress. The year's (2021) total was 70 machines, which were shipped to partnering organizations in Sierra Leone and Guatemala. If you have a useable machine to donate, please bring it to the Ludlow or Springfield transfer stations. Read more about the Foundation on the Pedals for Progress website.
Read more...
Paint
"Be paint wise; buy the right size."
Materials Exchanges
Materials exchanges facilitate the reuse of materials and save them from becoming waste. They do this by acting like a broker or bulletin board, helping businesses or people that have unwanted materials connect with others who could use that same material. Here is a list of some exchanges:
Reuse Marketplace
A free service whose goal is to minimize waste by fostering the exchange of reusable commercial resources.
Click here for more information.
Freecycle
A national web-based exchange.
http://www.freecycle.org
Building Materials
Vermont Salvage Exchange
Used interior and exterior building materials bought and sold. Great stuff for your renovation project.
Gates Street (behind former Mascoma Bank next to railroad tracks)
White River Junction, VT
(802) 295-7616
COVER
A used building material and household goods redistribution center. Accepting tax-deductible donations of new and lightly used building materials from area contractors, businesses, and individuals and offering them at low-cost to the community.
158 S. Main Street
White River Junction, VT
(802) 296-7241
Deconstruction Works
Specializing in the salvage and reuse (green demolition) of houses, outbuildings, and commercial interiors in Vermont and New Hampshire.
ReSOURCE
"ReSOURCE's mission is to meet community and individual needs through (1) education and job skills training, (2) environmental stewardship, and (3) economic opportunities." ReSOURCE has stores in Barre, Burlington, Hyde Park, and Williston. Click here for their addresses and hours of operation.
Annual Re-use Sales
Plan ahead and make donations to these events.
Ford-Sayer Winter Sports Sale
In early November. Equipment and clothing. Sponsored by the Ford-Sayer Ski Council.
Hanover High School Gym
41 Lebanon Street
Hanover, NH
(603) 643-2226 or (802) 649-1678
Glad Rags Sale
4th Saturday in April and October. 9:00 to 3:00. Better used clothing.
Masonic Hall
Pleasant St (Route 4)(in front of the Health Center)
Woodstock, VT
(802) 457-2864
Youth-In-Action Toys and Togs
In Spring. Children's toys and clothing (donations appreciated year-round).
St. Paul's Church
Taft Flat
Wilder, VT
(603) 643-4313
Furniture and Housewares
Allard's Discount Warehouse
New, used, and factory second and furniture.
12 Prospect Street
White River Junction, VT
(802) 295-5678
Clothing and Housewares
The Community Closet Thrift Store
Clothing and housewares available at very inexpensive prices. All income returns to the community via donations to:
Thrift Store hours are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 802-463-3100
Black River Good Neighbor Services
Ludlow Armory Community Complex, Main Street
Ludlow, VT
802-228-3663
Books
Five-Colleges Book Sale
Annual sale, late April at Lebanon High School Gym. Call about book donations.
Lebanon High School Gym
Lebanon, NH
(603) 643-2528
http://www.five-collegesbooksale.org
Pleasant Street Books
Antiquarian books, used and rare books.
48 Pleasant St (Route 4)
Woodstock, VT
(802) 457-4050
Women's Business Clothes
Dress for Success Burlington is a non-profit organization located in Burlington, Vermont that provides professional attire and career development to disadvantaged women who are making the transition from public assistance to self-sufficiency.
We require that all donations be:
Women's business attire appropriate for a job interview
(suits, skirts, pants, blouses, blazers, sweaters, dresses, coats, etc.)
Suitable for the appropriate season
In excellent condition (clean, no pills, stains, missing buttons, etc.)
Pressed and ON HANGERS
Items we accept:
In-season, office-appropriate women's wear including:
Clothing more than 10 years old will generally not be accepted.For more information, please contact the Dress for Success Burlington store at 802-861-2243. Or visit www.dressforsuccess.org.
Making a Cloth Gift Bag
Reduce your use of wrapping paper...make a cloth gift bag, or order some on-line. Just search for "cloth gift bag" for sources.
The important thing to consider when you want to reuse is that "creativity is king" in the process. The creativity also provides the opportunity to be thrifty, by reusing what you already have for new, innovative purposes.
"Sewing Peace"
In 2016, Dan Farrar, transfer station operator at the Springfield Transfer Station, accepted unwanted, working sewing machines for "Sewing Peace," an initiative of Pedals for Progress. The year's (2021) total was 70 machines, which were shipped to partnering organizations in Sierra Leone and Guatemala. If you have a useable machine to donate, please bring it to the Ludlow or Springfield transfer stations. Read more about the Foundation on the Pedals for Progress website.
Read more...
Paint
"Be paint wise; buy the right size."
Materials Exchanges
Materials exchanges facilitate the reuse of materials and save them from becoming waste. They do this by acting like a broker or bulletin board, helping businesses or people that have unwanted materials connect with others who could use that same material. Here is a list of some exchanges:
Reuse Marketplace
A free service whose goal is to minimize waste by fostering the exchange of reusable commercial resources.
Click here for more information.
Freecycle
A national web-based exchange.
http://www.freecycle.org
Building Materials
Vermont Salvage Exchange
Used interior and exterior building materials bought and sold. Great stuff for your renovation project.
Gates Street (behind former Mascoma Bank next to railroad tracks)
White River Junction, VT
(802) 295-7616
COVER
A used building material and household goods redistribution center. Accepting tax-deductible donations of new and lightly used building materials from area contractors, businesses, and individuals and offering them at low-cost to the community.
158 S. Main Street
White River Junction, VT
(802) 296-7241
Deconstruction Works
Specializing in the salvage and reuse (green demolition) of houses, outbuildings, and commercial interiors in Vermont and New Hampshire.
ReSOURCE
"ReSOURCE's mission is to meet community and individual needs through (1) education and job skills training, (2) environmental stewardship, and (3) economic opportunities." ReSOURCE has stores in Barre, Burlington, Hyde Park, and Williston. Click here for their addresses and hours of operation.
Annual Re-use Sales
Plan ahead and make donations to these events.
Ford-Sayer Winter Sports Sale
In early November. Equipment and clothing. Sponsored by the Ford-Sayer Ski Council.
Hanover High School Gym
41 Lebanon Street
Hanover, NH
(603) 643-2226 or (802) 649-1678
Glad Rags Sale
4th Saturday in April and October. 9:00 to 3:00. Better used clothing.
Masonic Hall
Pleasant St (Route 4)(in front of the Health Center)
Woodstock, VT
(802) 457-2864
Youth-In-Action Toys and Togs
In Spring. Children's toys and clothing (donations appreciated year-round).
St. Paul's Church
Taft Flat
Wilder, VT
(603) 643-4313
Furniture and Housewares
Allard's Discount Warehouse
New, used, and factory second and furniture.
12 Prospect Street
White River Junction, VT
(802) 295-5678
Clothing and Housewares
The Community Closet Thrift Store
Clothing and housewares available at very inexpensive prices. All income returns to the community via donations to:
- The Community Christmas Fund of Immanuel Episcopal Church
- Greater Falls United Network
- Parks Place
- Our Place, and
- Other local organizations.
Thrift Store hours are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 802-463-3100
Black River Good Neighbor Services
Ludlow Armory Community Complex, Main Street
Ludlow, VT
802-228-3663
Books
Five-Colleges Book Sale
Annual sale, late April at Lebanon High School Gym. Call about book donations.
Lebanon High School Gym
Lebanon, NH
(603) 643-2528
http://www.five-collegesbooksale.org
Pleasant Street Books
Antiquarian books, used and rare books.
48 Pleasant St (Route 4)
Woodstock, VT
(802) 457-4050
Women's Business Clothes
Dress for Success Burlington is a non-profit organization located in Burlington, Vermont that provides professional attire and career development to disadvantaged women who are making the transition from public assistance to self-sufficiency.
We require that all donations be:
Women's business attire appropriate for a job interview
(suits, skirts, pants, blouses, blazers, sweaters, dresses, coats, etc.)
Suitable for the appropriate season
In excellent condition (clean, no pills, stains, missing buttons, etc.)
Pressed and ON HANGERS
Items we accept:
In-season, office-appropriate women's wear including:
- suits
- slacks
- blouses
- fine-knit sweaters
- winter coats and boots
- shoes
- handbags
- jewelry
- accessories
Clothing more than 10 years old will generally not be accepted.For more information, please contact the Dress for Success Burlington store at 802-861-2243. Or visit www.dressforsuccess.org.
Making a Cloth Gift Bag
Reduce your use of wrapping paper...make a cloth gift bag, or order some on-line. Just search for "cloth gift bag" for sources.