What's Happening at ReSource
ReVisions Art Show Fundraiser
The Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association and ReSource present the 3rd annual "Re-Visions" Art Show Fundraiser. This is an opportunity for local & regional artists to Re-think, Re-cycle, Re-use, and yes, Re-vise in order to express their unique visions of beauty and sustainability.
Show Opens:
May 1st at ReSource Fort Collins
Special Viewing:
May 7th During First Friday Gallery Walk
Culminating at Armory Event Center
Saturday, May 15th from 6-10pm
More information: ehofseth@resourceyard.org
Backyard Chicken Coops
Sunday, May 16, 12-4:00pm, at the ReSource Fort Collins
Learn the basics of back yard chicken coops and how to build one that is good for your chickens and easy for you to access. Participants will learn how to use reclaimed materials available at ReSource to build a chicken coop and those participating in the class receive a 50% discount on any materials purchased at ReSource. Class instruction by Greg Michaud, held at the the ReSource Yard in Fort Collins, CO.
Class details: $40 per person/20 people max.
Click here for registration.
Rustic Furniture Making for Women
Sunday, June 13, 9am-5pm, at the ReSource Yard in Fort Collins
Learn the basics of simple joinery with simple tools that you can use to create your own tables, planters, shelves, benches, trellis' and the like. Instructor will assist you in planning, gathering recycled materials (and new materials where needed) and guide you in tool use and assembly of an individual or group project. You will learn how to choose from recycled building materials, developing a schematic plan of your own project and laying out, cutting and assembling your project during class. Early registrants can pre-plan an individual project with instructor. Class held at the ReSource Yard in Fort Collins.
Class details: $125 per person/12 people max.
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Best Practices-Building Materials Reuse Industry Study
The Center for Resource Conservation worked with consulting firm, Point380, to conduct a national Best Practices—Building Materials Reuse Industry study spotlighting exemplary operations within the growing construction and demolition (C&D) waste diversion industry. In addition to integrating the best practices findings into the ReSource program operations, this study is intended to guide other reclaimed building material organizations in the country, and provide a framework for facility and industry improvement for all interested. Publicly available Best Practice documents have, in some cases, seen rapid acceptance, quick adoption and resulted in profound business advancements in other industries. CRC feels that material reuse best practices are as unique as each facility, but that all in the industry stand to gain from the lessons and experiences of other operators of these businesses.
Additionally, a Best Practices Wiki for the Reclaimed Building Material Industry has been created to encourage public collaboration and continued information sharing on this topic. We welcome your continued additions, edits and review on this interactive website. Check back regularly for updates from ReSource and our other constituents in the building material reuse industry.
You may download a pdf copy of the Best Practices—Building Materials Reuse Industry study here.
Donate to the Center for ReSource Conservation here.
 
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