ReStore ReUse

Habitat for Humanity east bay has a store in Oakland where you can purchase used building materials. Many of these materials would be headed for landfill.  If you are planning a remodel or home renovation project it is worth checking out what they have in stock.  If you have things that could be recycled into other projects it is a great place to make a donation.
They will even come pick up the material from your home.


In addition to recycling building material Habitat has begun to look at environmental and energy efficiency in the homes they have been building. They have adding solar panels to some projects and recently received a LEED Gold certification for there project on Edes Ave in Oakland.


Habitat for Humanity helps low income families afford housing through getting the homeowners involved in their own sweat equity.  They also have volunteer days where you can go and work on a project.  I participated in the build last year at Buena Vista Commons in Alameda.  As someone involved with housing and interested in seeing people be able to afford to own their own home I think it's a great organization to support.


Check out their website.