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RESTORE PARTNERS WITH DESIGNER TO CREATE A ROOM DISPLAY

  • November 11, 2011
  • on 11/11/11
  • MoJo: want2dish

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The Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County (HFHFC) ReStore, a resell outlet for new or gently used building materials and home improvement items, is collaborating with Tuscan Blue Design, a Frederick based interior design business, to promote recycling in a unique way for America Recycles Day.

The partnership will promote America Recycles Day that takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The display is intended to draw attention to how building materials and reused home furnishings can be recycled to create something original or given a new purpose. Chelsea Boice, HFHFC ReStore development coordinator, says, “In some instances, a ReStore customer’s experience is that of going on a treasure hunt, and we want to illuminate (with this project) all the recyclable possibilities a customer can produce with the second-hand items they purchase.”

Tuscan Blue Design has offered its expertise and time in designing a dining and living room display at ReStore featuring at least 90 percent of ReStore materials that have been repurposed or refurbished. According to Meredith Ericksen, Tuscan Blue Design owner, “I always recommend ReStore as a place for homeowners to discover their own finds that can be refreshed, restored or given new life.”

The display will be revealed and open to the public starting on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and the  original pieces in the display will be available for purchase on Friday, Nov. 25. Like all purchases made at ReStore, the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County.

In addition, ReStore has been named a Recycling and Waste Reduction award recipient by the Frederick County Department of Solid Waste. ReStore strives to promote environmental stewardship within the Frederick community as it offers an alternative for Frederick residents by accepting appliances, building materials and home improvement items that might otherwise take up already limited space at the Frederick county landfill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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