Green Building Association Needs Home for Re-Source Center

St. John’s Island Green Building Association is looking for a spot for its Re-Source Center, a place where the organization will sell donated used and surplus building materials to anyone who wants to shop there.

“The greenest building is one that uses existing materials versus new ones, so the Re-Source Center is a win-win alternative to the cost and impact of buying new – especially given the cost of materials locally,” IGBA Director Karen Vahling said.

Using used or surplus materials will reduce materials going to the landfill, reduce consumption of the earth’s resources and cut down on shipping costs.

The Re-Source Center wants donations of useful construction, household, gardening, and marine items from individuals, and construction or remodeling projects to resell at a fraction of new retail prices.

Since IGBA is a nonprofit organization, donated equipment and materials would be considered a charitable donation and may be tax-deductible. Proceeds will fund IGBA’s operations, educational outreach and other programs that promote green building and environmentally responsible island living.

IGBA needs an easily accessible, commercially zoned parcel or building in a convenient area of the island for the Re-Source Center. The organization is willing to consider all options and offers for a location – from vacant land to an existing building.