Second Use would like to highlight an unconventional supplier, who has developed a business that makes economic sense, common sense and environmental sense — Urban Timber Recovery.
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A fun workshop series from the summer of 2011.
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Our 2011 paint collection was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who brought in their used latex paint for Second Use’s one-weekend paint collection event. In just two days, we salvaged 756 gallons of paint!
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We made an exception to our acceptance policy and accepted aluminum windows for an event. Is this something you would like to see happen again?
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In 2011, we received a huge supply of boxed, not-yet-assembled cabinets. We discuss their difficulty of assembly, and confess that we just finished, four years later.
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Our crew bemoans the process of pulling flooring. It’s absolutely the most labor intensive part of salvage, but one of the most rewarding. No floor is more beautiful than some old growth fir, perfectly worn in over a century of use!
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Our first paint drive was in 2011 and we’re proud to say they have been steady ever since. Read about the program in its infancy.
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Our free workshop schedule from Spring 2011. Which ones should we revive for Spring 2015?
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We rejoice in carrying burlap sacks. And we still have them and mass quantity, as our supply is a strong as Seattle’s coffee dependency. At just $1.50 a sack, they are great for the home, garden, or crafts.
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Our 2010 field crew expresses some apologies for not updating more regularly. Personally, I’m relieved because I don’t know how many more blog posts I can manually transfer. Kidding, mostly. Check out the post to hear about their week back in 2010.
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