Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ReCONNstruction Center, a nonprofit building materials reuse store in New Britain, is helping to save tens of thousands of ...

The ReCONNstruction Center, a nonprofit building materials reuse store in New Britain, is helping to save tens of thousands of pounds of building materials from landfills one piece at a time. Instead ...

Julia Peres and Victoria Braga, founders of RUÍNA, engage in design exercises and experimental projects in classrooms and on construction sites. They prioritize a circular process that minimizes ...

Pre-existing items, like cabinetry, countertops, and doors are the easiest to reuse. Long-lasting materials, including pavers, brick, and tiles should be stored for reuse or donated. Flooring and ...