Boston Building Resources (BBR) accepts donations of new and used building materials and makes them available for sale at affordable prices. In addition, shoppers who meet BBR’s income guidelines, as well as nonprofit organizations, receive significant discounts off the prices offered to the public. BBR focuses on construction materials that can be reused in a residential setting. Donations to the Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources, founded in 1993, come from contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and homeowners throughout eastern Massachusetts. A donation pick-up service is available, as is a soft deconstruction program, used primarily for kitchen deconstruction. In addition to affordable materials, BBR customers can take advantage of hands-on workshops that teach home repair skills. A tradesperson referral file is also available to members, as well as on-site technical assistance. Click here for more info.
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Our chapters are led by reuse sector professionals who lend their time & expertise to RA. To find out how you can get involved in CA’s reuse sector, please contact your State Chapter Coordinator: Nicole Tai (nicole at reusealliance dot org).
OUR WORK: Our chapter has developed and implemented three, successful “Reuse Summits” for Northern and Southern California, and has two great Steering Committees – one for Northern and Southern California.
Proceedings from our most recent “Reuse Summit of Northern California” on January 26th are below. Contact Nicole for more details.
GET INVOLVED! Please let the Chapter Coordinator know which committee(s) or specific tasks listed below interest you most, as well as your available level of commitment/skills:
Suggested Committees & Sub-Committees
Chapter Steering Committee (also includes all sub-committee chairs and region leaders)
Help plan chapter initiatives
Assist with fundraising/sponsorship
Report on who can offer ideas of grant opportunities or make introductions
Attend chapter-sponsored events or programs in your region
Identify opportunities for including reuse in environmental education and programs
Draft/review reuse language/content for program development
Oversee sub-committees
Assist with program & partnership development
Public Policy & Advocacy Sub-Committee
Identify current roadblocks and opportunities
Identify grant opportunities for policy work
Provide updates on draft/pending legislation & opportunities for comments
Liaise with politicians / legislators in your region on behalf of the chapter
Draft policy language for potential policy and regulations
Work on existing reuse sector research project
Member Services Sub-Committee
Assist with the planning of local/regional/state reuse summits & events
Assist with the development of our online resources & best practices documents
Assist with the development of our Reuse Sector Data Collection Standard project
Research business models for subsectors of reuse – building materials reuse and deconstruction, creative reuse, thrift stores, etc. (e.g. review grading systems for lumber / work with orgs like USGBC, BMRA, etc.)
Weigh in on the design/redesign of transfer stations to include reuse
Research/establish partnerships with storage & logistics firms on behalf of the sector
Assist with development Reuse Portal/Directories
R&D Services, Case Studies Development
Identify successful business models / case studies
Draft/review case studies
Seek funding opportunities for all member services
Marketing & Outreach Sub-Committee
Research programs, courses, workshops, apprenticeships, volunteer/intern opportunities that teach various aspects of reuse & repair skills to augment member database
Identify ways to partner with and promote these programs to potential students, continuing education adults, transitional programs, DIY movement
Assist with research and inviting reuse stakeholders to join the chapter
Chapter promotion
Assist with development of media contact list
Media outreach for chapter launch, exchange launch, events
Member outreach
Seek out other state/local environmental conferences (Recycling, Environmental Education, Green Building, etc) where RA or its members could present/host booth
Region Leaders
Are able to host regular meetings of area members (in-person or via conference call)
Are able to attend and/or co-coordinate or start a local Green Drinks
Perform some member & media outreach in your area
Utilize one or more social media sites (Twitter, Linked in, and Facebook) to spread the word about local reuse opportunities
Regularly reports regional activities to State Chapter Coordinator
Suggested Regions:
Los Angles region: open
San Francisco region: Nicole Tai (nicole at reusealliance dot org)
Sacramento region: open
San Diego region: open
Additional ideas or questions? Contact: Nicole Tai (nicole at reusealliance dot org)
Boston Building Resources (BBR) accepts donations of new and used building materials and makes them available for sale at affordable prices. In addition, shoppers who meet BBR’s income guidelines, as well as nonprofit organizations, receive significant discounts off the prices offered to the public. BBR focuses on construction materials that can be reused in a residential setting. Donations to the Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources, founded in 1993, come from contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and homeowners throughout eastern Massachusetts. A donation pick-up service is available, as is a soft deconstruction program, used primarily for kitchen deconstruction. In addition to affordable materials, BBR customers can take advantage of hands-on workshops that teach home repair skills. A tradesperson referral file is also available to members, as well as on-site technical assistance. Click here for more info.
