These are Acrobat PDF copies of our printed Newsletters. The PDF file will download to your computer when you click on the Issue Title.
The Velvet Crowbar #10 Fall 2005Main Article: The Village-at-Northstar Seeks LEED CertificationDeconstruction of Napa Valley home diligently documented in forthcoming book. The Velvet Crowbar #9 Spring 2005Main Article: Recipe for a Cool Remodel by Jesse Ziff CoolHabitat volunteers demonstrate deconstruction aptitude, spirit The Velvet Crowbar #8 Winter 2004Main Article: DMZ Design Group Is Gifted, Galvanized and Green by Dianne SchillingAtherton house comes down with the aid of owners' son The Velvet Crowbar #7 Spring 2003Main Article: Charitable Contributions of Property: How Much Can You Deduct and When Can You Deduct It? by Alan MitchellBel Air mansion yields marvels for reuse The Velvet Crowbar #6 Winter 2002Main Article: Discarded Movie Sets Recycled for New Uses: “Matrix” Material Turns Into Housing, Insulation and More by Dennis RockstrohBowling alley lanes yield striking maple and fir The Velvet Crowbar #5 Fall 2001Main Article: Value Fixing: Appraising Materials for Reuse Benefits Property Owners, Environment by Jamie ChristensenDeconstruction accommodates historic preservation The Velvet Crowbar #4 Winter 2001Main Article: Rebirth of an Age-Old Practice: East Bay Residents Find Treasures at Transfer Station Store by David KruegerDanville family takes down '70s ranch house The Velvet Crowbar #3 Summer 1999Main Article: Sustainability and Resource Conservation: A Regional Government Approach by Tom PadiaOffice in a hanger yields 26 tons of useable materials The Velvet Crowbar #2 Spring 1999Main Article: It's Not Easy Being Green! A Developer & Contractor’s Perspective by Wally GeerCoronado clubhouse generates over 190 tons of reuseable materials The Velvet Crowbar #1 Fall 1998Main Article: Reusing/Recycling C&D Debris Makes $ense! by John Theroux Fall 1998The Navy earns recycling raves |
The ReUse People
We are a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation dedicated to keeping usable building materials out of our landfills and providing them for reuse. To date we have salvaged over 200,000 tons of usable building materials.
CONSULTING & TRAINING SERVICES
With over ten years of practical field experience, TRP knows what works and what doesn't in the reuse sector of the green building industry. We help building owners, architects, government agencies, contractors and developers with practical solutions: keynote speakers, workshops, feasibility studies, planning, marketing, materials valuation, retail operations, managerial/crew training, and more.
RETAIL SALES
As deconstruction begins, we bring the salvaged materials to one of our warehouses, which are open to the public. Here you can find quality materials and appliances at great prices. And you will be helping the environment!
OPPORTUNITIES
Join one of the fastest-growing segments of the green building movement! Check here for current employment, volunteer and collaborative opportunities in deconstruction, building-materials salvage and sales. If you are a licensed demolition contractor, learn how to qualify as a provider of TRP's ReUse Solution.™
DECONSTRUCTION
TRP, with a full complement of associated, licensed deconstruction contractors, has deconstructed and salvaged hundreds of buildings ranging from simple single-family residences to multimillion dollar estate homes, and from military warehouses to large scale movie sets. In most instances private building owners are able to receive tax donations for the donated materials that cover all or most of the deconstruction costs.
News Room
Visit the News Room to view print and electronic media releases about TRP and its efforts to keep reusable building materials out of our landfills. You'll also find a downloadable Press Kit, copies of TRP press releases and a complete archive of TRP's monthly e-Letters.
Velvet Crowbar
The Velvet Crowbar is our print newsletter. View current and past issues in .pdf, featuring fascinating reuse-relevant articles by a variety of guest authors: architects, appraisers, accountants, journalists, reuse/recycling professionals - even a chef! For guided deconstruction "tours," read each issue's "Anatomy of a Job," and for industry news and insights, check out Ted Reiff's regular column, "ReUse Roundup."
CONTACTING US
Web site: TheReUsePeople.org
Email: Info@TheReUsePeople.org
Telephone: 888-588-9490
Main Office
The ReUse People of America, Inc.
9235 San Leandro Street
Oakland, CA 94603
510-383-1983
