Recovering building materials

Environmental impact of end of life products: plastics, chemicals, vehicles, agri-food marketing. direct recycling and recycling (upcycling or upcycling) and reuse of good items for the trash!
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Recovering building materials




by hug » 06/01/07, 15:56

In Portland (Oregon, USA), the "rebuilding center" recovers deconstruction materials for reuse.
http://www.rebuildingcenter.org/

It is a non-profit association. But it's profitable! For 80% of the materials, reuse is not profitable, but the remaining 20% ​​finance the whole. And staff are paid 50% above the minimum wage.

Is there something equivalent in France? When I see what is thrown away during a renovation site: materials, sanitary, doors ...
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by Christophe » 06/01/07, 15:58

Uh, isn't that the center that is shown in the townspeople of the future?

https://www.econologie.com/forums/les-citadi ... t2204.html

As for answering your question: no idea but if it doesn't exist ... Yapluka (lefair)! : p

ps: subject moved to "waste and recycling"

Edit: I confirm it's the same
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by hug » 06/01/07, 20:05

Christophe wrote:Uh, isn't that the center that is shown in the townspeople of the future?

https://www.econologie.com/forums/les-citadi ... t2204.html

Yes Yes !

Christophe wrote:As for answering your question: no idea but if it doesn't exist ... Yapluka (lefair)! : p

Well it's in my skills :(
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