Reuse is community-driven. This session looks at the inner workings of creating a durable goods salvage operation and the wider implications on existing material supply systems, and how reuse is an often missed opportunity. While the first impulse when building, rebuilding, or renovating homes is to go to big box home improvement stores, the circular economy invites an opportunity to consider the value of existing materials that are around us. This session will highlight case studies of systems are already working in Gainesville, Savannah, and San Antonio.

Panelists:

• Stacy Savage, President, Zero Waste Strategies, LLC (moderator)

• Amanda Rice Waddle, Director of Zero Waste, The Repurpose Project

• Stephanie Phillips, Senior Manager, Deconstruction & Circular Economy, City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation

• Katie Fitzhugh, Interim Executive Director & Director of Deconstruction, Re:Purpose Savannah

This session is part of the National Zero Waste Conference. Learn more here.