19May
Boulder nonprofit Resource Central is beginning construction of the biggest phase of its building materials reuse facility. The public is invited to watch the groundbreaking ceremony on Facebook at: Facebook.com/ResourceCentral. Boulder Mayor Sam Weaver marked the milestone with zero waste leaders on Wednesday as construction of the new 20,000 sq ft steel canopy over the
16Feb
Local nonprofits Resource Central and Eco-Cycle break ground on facility improvements at 6400 Arapahoe BOULDER – February 16, 2021 – Local residents helping to reduce waste will see significant improvements coming to Boulder’s recycling and reuse facilities at 6400 Arapahoe Road. Resource Central, the conservation-focused nonprofit which operates a building material reuse program, and
14Dec
We are excited to announce that the future renovations at Resource Central, 6400 Arapahoe Road, are around the corner! For now, we want to loop you all in on what’s to come. Believe it or not, this all began in 2017. The community voted for us to receive infrastructure improvements such as a roof cover
21Sep
We are so grateful for John’s talent, generosity, and time! John Franko has been repairing tools for our materials reuse facility. Here’s a quick feature about him. 〉How long have you known about Resource? I moved to Lafayette Colorado in March of 2018 and heard about Resource via a neighbor about a month later. As
24Mar
Written by Sara Viner Throughout Boulder, glamorous new homes pop up from what feels out of thin air. We take notice of these flashy new estates but tend to overlook the previous process of transformation. The cordoned-off construction sites throughout our residential streets, the large roll-off sitting near the road as it collects an increasing
03Mar
One of our donation sections that is frequently full of surprises is our tile section. From miscellaneous tiles to full boxes of brand new porcelain products, there are gems to be found. To get your creative juices flowering, here are some ways you can use those seemingly random pieces. 7 Ways to Reuse Tile: Use
17Jan
Kitchen renovations are the worst… and sometimes the best. They can be more expensive than anticipated and can take loads more time. While we can’t help with the renovation time, we can assist with the cost. A 2018 study done by Houz, revealed that many homeowners want to renovate in order to declutter and better
12Dec
So you want to know more about reclaimed lumber. You’ve clicked on the right link. We know a thing or two… and are also pretty decent at researching the other things we don’t know. Find all of our references below. Let’s start with what reclaimed lumber is. Reclaimed lumber is wood that has lived a
21Jun
Local nonprofit Resource Central is calling DIYers to show off their skill BOULDER – June 20, 2019 — What happens to wood pallets once their moving days are over? Resource Central, a conservation-focused nonprofit based in Boulder, has launched a Pallet Upcycling competition and is calling on local community members to transform wood pallets into
26Mar
Keep your chin up- there might be a cool ceiling. Is this a new trend? Is this an old trend? We don’t know but we can all probably agree it looks awesome. If you’re wanting to spice up the heavens of your house, check out these inspirational ideas. Reclaimed Wood: It’s a classic, it’s clean,
