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Comment: This reads as if it was advertising the organization, rather than an encyclopedic article about said organization. The sources of the article must also establish how the article meets the General Notability Guidelines. -Samoht27 (talk) 17:38, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
| Company type | Non-profit |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Ted Reiff |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 15 |
Area served | U.S., Canada |
| Website | thereusepeople |
The ReUse People of America (TRP) is a non-profit organization that specializes in deconstruction and the salvage and reuse of building materials.[1]
History edit
The TRP was founded in 1993 by Ted Reiff, and it aims to reduce construction waste and promote environmental sustainability by diverting reusable materials from landfills.[2][3] They work with contractors, homeowners, and communities to carefully dismantle structures, salvaging items like doors, windows, lumber, fixtures, and more for resale or donation.[4][5][6] TRP organizes workshops and contests aimed at the deconstruction of abandoned buildings or entire blighted neighborhoods at a city-wide level.[7][8]
TRP aslo organizes annual contest where applicants compete to see who can make the best use of upcycled materials.[9][10]
As of now, TRP is operational in 15 U.S. cities and 9 U.S. states namely California, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Michigan.[11][12][13] In 2016, they expanded to Vancouver, Canada under the charitable organization name "The ReUSe People of Canada".[14][15]
References edit
- ^ Shevory, Kristina (2007-10-18). "Recycling the Whole House". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Berg, Nate (2018-10-09). "Why Do We Demolish Buildings Instead Of Deconstructing Them For Re-Use?". ensia.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Pohl, Scott (2018-05-08). "Domicology Aims To Reuse Deconstruction Materials". WKAR Public Media. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Mitchell, Bryan (2015-03-13). "Detroit's 70,000 abandoned homes a treasure trove for rubble-sifting artisans: 'It's like a treasure hunt'". financialpost.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Gamage, Michelle (2018-12-11). "Eco 'Unbuilding' Ensures Material from Demolished Homes Is Reused". thetyee.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Hochberg, Amelia Taylor (2015-07-08). "Ray Bradbury's old house has been reincarnated as bookends". Archinect. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Seldman, Neil (2016-03-16). "New England Reuse and The Reuse People of America Partner on Deconstruction". Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Deconstruction: How to Salvage Building Materials for Reuse". allevents.in. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Taylor, William (2019-01-29). "Old Home Parts Avoid Landfill, Get Reused | People Newspapers". Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "Houston Artist Nestor Topchy Wins National Reuse Contest". glasstire.com/. 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Miller, Rill Ann (2004-11-18). "Building The Deconstruction Industry". BioCycle. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Abler, Alice (2017-03-01). "What can we do—collectively and, just as importantly, individually—to ensure that the earth's resources will still be available for future generations?". www.vision.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Seldman, Neil (2022-03-08). "Repair, Reuse, and Economic Growth in America". Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "The ReUse People of Canada | Canada Corporation Directory". www.canadacompanyregistry.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "The Reuse People Of Canada: Vancouver". my.charitableimpact.com. 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2024-03-12.