Reusables

Reusables, a project of Educare Boone County and Boone Early Childhood Partners, is focused on diverting materials before they reach the landfill to provide creative, educational resources for the community. To see more Reusables projects, click here.

In May 2005, Reusables was selected to win "The Best Use of Recycled Materials" Award from MORA, The Missouri Recycling Association. Resuables was also nominated for a Columbia Daily Tribune HERO Award in April 2005.

Reusables has sucessfully diverted over 9 tons of materials from the waste stream. These items have been remade into toys, games and educational projects for children and families in Boone County. Some examples can be seen below.

Wallpaper Peek - A- Boo Book
Playhouse
Match Game
Puppet Theater
Wallpaper book bulletin board
Cardboard box race car

To see more Reusables Projects click here!

Reusables owes its success to many partners in the Columbia/Boone County region. We arefortunate to have financial support from Mid-Missouri Solid Waste District H and Boone Early Childhood Partners as well as volunteer support from Educare Boone County, Columbia Public Works and the following local businesses:

Signs Now
University of Missouri Printing
Sherwin Williams
Johnson Painting & Decorating
Columbia Public Schools
Lowes Home Improvement
C & C Construction
Ernie's Signs
Sears
Quaker Oats
J. C. Penny's
Center for Family Policy & Research
Centralia Industries
Carpet One
City of Columbia Solid Waste Division

Reusables has volunteers from many segments of the Columbia community. Students from the Univeristy of Missouri, Public Works volunteers, homemakers, childcare providers, teachers, families, businesses and many others. These contributors donate hours, materials, energy and committment to helping Reusables promote a more sustainable way of life in Boone County.

Reusables is partially funded through Mid-Missouri Solid Waste District H. We appreciate their support.

For more information about state and national recycling programs follow these links:

MORA - Missouri Recycling Association

NRC - National Recycling Association