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Bucking the Trend: Buildings Bought for $1, Rebranded, and Greened Up

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Bucking the Trend: Buildings Bought for $1, Rebranded, and Greened Up

In Chicago, it’s possible to buy an old, deteriorating building for one dollar, provided you promise to save it from the wrecking ball and spend your money renovating it. Not only do you avoid the wasted energy and resources associated with demolition and starting from scratch, but you can also make the building more sustainable in the process.

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Repurposing Wood from an Old House into a New Table

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Repurposing Wood from an Old House into a New Table

It was through Green Community Connections that I first learned of the ReBuilding Exchange. I don’t remember who told me about it, or when I first came across this organization. All I remember is falling in love with its mission, and feeling grateful that there are people so dedicated and committed to making the world a better place.