Our very own Bill Sibbett, the man behind our hearty selection of Teredo Clam Wood, was featured in The Seattle Times last weekend in the several page spread, “When boring becomes beautiful.” Take a peek- it is a fascinating read that provides a lot of insight as to the history of clam wood and Sibbett’s personal journey as a pioneer in the industry.

To browse our selection of Teredeo Clam Wood, check out our online inventory, and remember, we also take custom orders!

Local filmmaker Lee O’Connor compiled a series of tours of local salvage yards and featured Second Use in his most recent segment. Check out this playful walkthrough for a glimpse of some of our latest merchandise and check out Lee’s other work at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0o3ij8t3D_fKqHjXb04sng

About Lee O’Connor: Lee O’Connor is author of Take Cover, Spokane: A History of Backyard Bunkers, Basement Hideaways, and Public Fallout Shelters of the Cold War, available at Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane, and on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. http://amzn.com/1496094581

We thank you for your support, involvement, and motivation to keep on going. In 2015 alone, we have:

• Diverted 3,000 tons of waste from the landfill
• Saved the equivalent of 400,000 gallons of gas and 3,000 tons of CO2 pollution through reducing manufacturing demands
• Donated over $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity
• Surpassed the $2 Million mark in total donations to Habitat for Humanity since 1997
• Provided over 100 artists the opportunity to sell their work at their markets with no percentage of sales taken
• Collected over 1,000 cans of reusable paint from the community and redistributed it to low income families, neighborhood clean up programs, schools, community centers, and artists in want of paint
• Provided a day of free food and entertainment to over 1,000 guests at Fall Festival
• Showcased the work of 25 local artists at our Art and Design Competition
• Taught over 200 people new skills through free workshops
• Extended their space to various nonprofits at no charge including the Northwest Eco Building Guild and Backyard Barter
• Been recognized as a finalist in the 2015 Sustainability Awards

We look forward to finishing off 2015 with the same momentum and seeing what 2016 holds!

“There are several reasons why we go to the salvage yard, ” the article begins.  “It might be the thrill of the hunt, to save a buck or two, or maybe we just can’t bear to see good things going to the landfill. No matter the reason, when you think about the salvage yard, what probably comes to mind is piles of disorganized building materials and way too much time spent hoping you’ll find what you’re looking for. If that’s your perception I’m pretty sure you haven’t stopped in at Second Use in Seattle.”

Greg highlights our organized storefront, online inventory, and relationship with Habitat for Humanity.  We couldn’t be more thankful for his recognition and encourage you to check out the full article on The Reclaimed Wood Blog.

If you think you have a home of salvage that would make a good edition to Houzz, e-mailelena@seconduse.dev with your contact information, a couple pictures, and a few details about your work.

Posted 4/13/2012

A new report titled, “More Jobs, Less Pollution: Growing the Recycling Economy in the U.S.” shows that if we increased the nation’s recycling rate to 75 percent by 2030, it could create 1.5 million jobs. The reason is because collecting and processing trash is more labor intensive than simply throwing it out. Increasing recycling would also have huge environmental benefits, including eliminating 276 million metric tons of pollution or the equivalent of shutting down 72 power plants.

The report also highlights the benefits salvage. It references an estimate by the Deconstruction Institute of Sarasota, Fla., that says, “Deconstruction of a 2,000-square-foot home will create 38 more worker-days at a living wage than would demolition.”

Page 22 of the report draws attention to Seattle, in particular, and discusses the city’s large-scale composting program and waste diversion goals.

So, rest easy knowing that your efforts to reduce waste are not only good for your own pocketbook; they’re good for the overall economy of the nation.

Posted 11/22/2011