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Materials Reuse

05Nov

Two photos of glass-blowers and a class chandelier covered in hundreds of glass bubbles.

A Bright Example of Creative Reuse!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Glass art meets creative reuse! Read about how two local glass-blowers at Resource Central transformed a reclaimed light fixture into a stunning chandelier.

04Nov

A graphic for the Rock & Reuse concert Series

Rock & Reuse: Turning Up the Volume on Conservation in 2026

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Rock & Reuse Summer Concerts are back for 2026, and we’re ready to turn up the volume! Join us Saturdays next summer, and stay tuned for the full lineup and schedule!

27Oct

A graphic showing Resource Central's new progressive sale schedule. More reuse, savings, and impact

More Reuse, More Savings, More Impact!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Starting November 1, Resource Central’s Materials Reuse facility is launching a progressive sale with prices dropping daily—up to 40% off every Friday. Shop sustainably and save big!

17Oct

A collage of Resource Central's green awning with shopper at the Materials Reuse facility, an orange bench below a tree with yellow leaves, two Resource Central team members pointing at the camera while standing next to a play house, and a cluster of fall leaves, sunflower, and garden tools on a wooden table.

How Coloradans Can Make a Difference on National Reuse Day, October 20

Rachel Staats

Materials Reuse,News

Celebrate National Reuse Day and help keep reusable materials out of landfills across Colorado communities.

17Sep

A flatbed truck loaded full of building materials in front of the Resource Central facility. Free building materials pickup

Put Reuse Into Action with Free Material Pickups!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Resource Central’s pickup and deconstruction services divert usable building materials from the landfill, making reuse easy for homeowners and contractors.

23May

A collage of images from the 2025 CU Sale at Resource Central

Rock & Reuse Kicks Off with a Day of Community and Conservation

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Warmer weather and conservation are in full swing with Resource Central’s Rock & Reuse concert series, with a busy and impactful summer on the horizon!

22Apr

colorful garden with text reading celebrate Earth Day with Resource Central

Celebrate Earth Day with Resource Central

Taylor Hinojosa

Blog,Garden In A Box,Materials Reuse,News,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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At Resource Central, we make conservation easy! Start saving water, conserving energy, and reducing waste with simple and impactful programs for Earth Day and every day.

14Feb

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Reuse, Click, Repeat—Shop Materials Online

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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We have BIG news!  We’re thrilled to announce that Resource Central’s Materials Reuse program has launched a new online platform.

30Jan

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Volunteer to Be a Conservation Hero!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Looking to make a positive impact on the community and environment? Resource Central has volunteer opportunities for everyone!

04Sep

Resource Central staff members pose in front of a band on a stage, everyone smiling and lifting their arms.

Thanks for Supporting Rock & Reuse This Summer!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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  Our 2024 Rock & Reuse Summer Concert series has been a celebration of music, community, and, most importantly, the power of reused materials. Over seven Saturdays this summer, we

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