Reuse at Scale
Reuse at Scale
Brick Reuse
LBC's Brick Reuse program salvages and repurposes high-quality bricks from deconstruction projects, keeping durable building materials out of landfills and in circulation.
By providing hands-on training in material recovery and connecting reclaimed bricks with new construction and landscaping projects, the program supports workforce development, strengthens the local reuse economy, and promotes sustainable building practices.
Carpet Reuse
LBC’s Carpet Reuse initiative is focused on recovering and reusing high-quality commercial carpet tiles to reduce waste and promote circular building practices. By combining workforce development, material collection, and collaboration with local developers and national programs, the initiative creates practical pathways for reuse while supporting skills training in the community.
LBC works closely with partners to scale adoption, address high-volume logistics, and ensure reclaimed carpet tiles can reach new projects, keeping materials in use and out of landfills.
Re-X Before Recycling Prize
This video series explores LBC’s approach to reclaiming and repurposing lumber. The 3 videos follow the Identify, Prepare, and Develop phases, highlighting technical solutions, supply chain strategies, and real-world applications that produce high quality panels.
Redefining Reclaimed Lumber
The ReUse NLT project is an innovative initiative focused on transforming reclaimed softwood lumber, particularly 2x4s recovered from sources like film sets and construction sites, into high quality structural building materials such as nail laminated timber panels. By combining circular economy principles with advanced remanufacturing processes, the project aims to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and provide a scalable and sustainable alternative to traditional virgin lumber in the construction industry.
Supported by partnerships across the forestry, construction, and design sectors, ReUse NLT seeks to address both environmental and market demands by delivering cost effective, visually appealing, and structurally reliable materials while helping to expand the adoption of mass timber and reclaimed wood products in commercial and residential projects.
Extending Lumber Lifecycle
In Phase 3, the ReUse-NLT project focused on assessing the technical feasibility, scalability, and environmental impact of transforming reclaimed 2x4 softwood lumber into high-quality structural materials. A comprehensive life cycle assessment and economic impact analysis evaluated energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and cost metrics for producing nail-laminated timber (NLT) panels from salvaged wood.
The team analyzed supply chain logistics, including material recovery from film sets and construction sites, and developed strategies to standardize collection, grading, and inventory management.