Reconsidered Goods creative reuse center, Greensboro NC, Takes donated materials from manufacturers and individuals and diverts them from the landfill, Retail store, Workshop space, Maker’s lab, Gallery space, Community room
From Reconsidered Goods.
“Wondering what Reconsidered Goods is all about? The short version is that we are a 501-(c)(3) non-profit that takes donated materials from maufacturers and individuals and helps divert them from the landfill and instead, puts these items and materials into the hands of artists, makers, teachers and kids to create something new. Our locations features a retail store, workshop space, a maker’s lab, gallery space, and a community room for artists to meet and create together. We have opened our retail location and we are now be able to offer these materials to the public as inexpensive supplies to reuse and be creative with, rather than purchasing new.
Visit us in our new location at 2805 Patterson St, Greensboro NC 27407
If you have items or materials that you know have some life left in them or if you work at a company that has materials that are unused or could be used creatively, then get in touch with us about making a donation. View our list of items we accept below. As we are a non-profit, your donations can be deductible. Conversely, if you are looking for unique items and materials, we have lots from which to choose.
We’re always looking for new items and materials and would be glad to take your donations based on the list below. If you have somwthing unique or are unsure if it’s something we can accept, please give us a call or email us. Also, as a 501(c)(3), many donations are tax-decuctible.”
“INDIVIDUALS BRING US THINGS LIKE THESE:
- Clean, usable art and craft supplies
- Fabric, yarn, trim, buttons, sewing tools, weaving supplies, notions
- Beads, findings, broken jewelry, jewelry-making supplies and tools
- Scrapbooking supplies and tools
- Office supplies and school supplies (paper, organizers, staplers, crayons, pens & pencils, etc.)
- Frames, albums, photo storage materials
- Photography supplies and equipment
- Projectors and screens
- Old photographs, slides, filmstrips, home movies
- Vinyl albums, CDs, DVDs, diskettes, videos, cassette tapes
- Typewriters, sewing machines, adding machines, portable record players, radios, and other old non- digital machines, working or not
- Books and magazines related to art, craft, do-it- yourself, architecture, design, or science
- Encyclopedias and maps
- Artwork (paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture)
- Easels and other studio equipment
- Trophies
- Seashells
- Clean, label-free glass jars with lids
- Candles and wax
- Greeting cards, stationery, scrapbooking materials
- Odd, old, interesting, or mysterious items that might be used by an artist or teacher
- Anything on the business donations list if you have it in large quantities
BUSINESSES BRING US THINGS LIKE THESE:
- Architecture and design samples (carpet, flooring, upholstery, surface, glass samples, etc.)
- Upholstery and drapery surplus and remnants
- Small hardwood scraps from woodworking
- Computer punch cards, unused ledgers, and other pre-digital office materials
- Paper, envelopes, hanging folders, binders, staplers, stamps, and other office supplies
- Typewriters, projectors, screens
- Lab glass and other unused lab supplies
- Surplus, seconds, or misprinted promotional items
- Cut-outs, roll ends, industrial mistakes
- Cut-offs and other unprinted paper
- Wine corks and other corks
- Blueprints and architectural plans
- Leather scraps and samples
- Clean buckets, barrels, and other containers
- Cigar boxes
- Unused bags
- Mat board, frames, and frame samples
- Advertising banners, signs, and extra sign material
- Cardboard tubes
- Film canisters
- Spools, reels, and cones
- Stickers and labels
- Gears, cogs
- Cord, wire, rope
- Mannequin and other portable display fixtures
Did you know?
THE AVERAGE AMERICAN DISCARDS
4.34 LBS.
OF GARBAGE A DAY?”
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