activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 13
- Building Material Deconstruction Services Building Materials Deconstruction and ResaleProvides deconstruction services for residential and commercial buildings, carefully dismantling and removing building materials, appliances, fixtures, and architectural elements for reuse. This includes items like kitchen and bathroom cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. The organization operates full-time deconstruction crews five days a week and offers home pickup service for material donations in Maricopa County.
- Building Material Deconstruction and Salvage Building Materials Deconstruction and ResaleProvides deconstruction services for residential and commercial buildings, carefully dismantling and removing building materials, appliances, fixtures, and architectural elements for reuse. This diverts millions of pounds of usable materials from landfills annually, including an average of 2,400 lbs per kitchen deconstructed.
- Building Material Donation Acceptance Nonprofit Home Improvement ResaleAccepts donations of new, excess, or gently-used building materials, appliances, and furniture, including cabinetry, doors, windows, hardware, flooring, and plumbing. Donations can be dropped off at two Valley locations six days a week, and itemized receipts are provided for tax purposes.
- Donation Acceptance and Collection Nonprofit Home Improvement ResaleAccepts donations of new, excess, or gently-used building materials, appliances, and furniture, as well as various household items, at two Valley locations six days a week. Offers home pickup service for material donations to individuals and businesses in Maricopa County and provides itemized donation receipts for tax purposes.
- Donation Acceptance and Pickup Nonprofit Home Improvement ResaleAccepts donations of new, excess, or gently-used building materials, appliances, and furniture. Offers home pickup services for material donations to individuals and businesses in Maricopa County and provides itemized donation receipts for tax purposes. Drop-off donations are accepted at two Valley locations six days a week.
- Gifts In Kind Program Emergency Supply DistributionOperates a Gifts In Kind program that partners with other non-profit organizations to distribute donated household items, toiletries, office supplies, and toys to their clients.
- Gifts In Kind Program Emergency Supply DistributionManages a Gifts In Kind program that partners with other non-profit organizations to distribute donated household items, toiletries, office supplies, and toys to their clients.
- Heat Relief Efforts Heat Relief Water StationsCollects and distributes cases of water to nonprofit partners for heat relief efforts.
- Operation of Reuse Centers Nonprofit Home Improvement ResaleOperates two reuse centers that sell gently-used, new, and salvaged building materials, including appliances and furniture, at 50% to 80% off regular retail prices without sales tax.
- Upcycled Material Projects Reclaimed Material Fabrication and RepairCreates DIY projects and constructs items like bar carts using salvaged and reclaimed materials, and provides these materials for volunteers to create displays and projects.
- Upcycled Material Projects Reclaimed Material Fabrication and RepairCreates DIY projects and constructs items like bar carts using reclaimed and upcycled materials, and provides salvaged materials for volunteers to create displays and projects.
- Upcycled Material Projects Reclaimed Material Fabrication and RepairCreates DIY projects and constructs items like bar carts using upcycled and reclaimed materials, and provides salvaged materials for volunteers to create displays and projects.
- Waste Diversion and Sustainability Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleDiverts over 650 tons of usable material from local landfills annually through its deconstruction services, with a total of 5 million pounds of reusable building materials diverted annually. The organization also promotes sustainability through the reuse of materials.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Building Material Reuse Building Material Reuse AdvocacyOversees strategic initiatives and an advocacy task force that develops strategies to spread awareness about building material reuse, informs public policy and opinion, and initiates conversations about recycling practices and future improvements.
- Advocacy for Building Material Reuse Building Material Reuse AdvocacyOversees strategic initiatives and an advocacy task force that develops strategies to spread awareness about building material reuse, informs public policy and opinion, and initiates conversations about recycling practices and future improvements. Hosts 10 virtual sessions annually on deconstruction-related policies, incentives, and executive orders.
- Advocacy for Building Material Reuse Building Material Reuse AdvocacyOversees strategic initiatives and an advocacy task force to spread awareness about building material reuse, inform public policy and opinion, and initiate conversations about recycling practices and future improvements. Hosts 10 virtual sessions annually on deconstruction-related policies, incentives, and executive orders.
capacity building · 2
- Educational Campaigns on Sustainability Recycling & Waste Education ProgramsConducts educational campaigns, such as a five-day social media campaign on the "5 R's of Sustainability" and eco-friendliness, and hosts virtual sessions to share information on deconstruction-related policies, incentives, and executive orders.
- Sustainability Education Campaign Recycling & Waste Education ProgramsConducted a five-day educational campaign on social media about the "5 R's of Sustainability" and eco-friendliness.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advocacy and Policy Development for Sustainable Practices advocacy_for_sustainabilityThe organization actively collaborates with municipal officials, researchers, and the community to advance policies and practices that support building deconstruction and material reuse. This advocacy aims to drive economic growth, create workforce opportunities, and improve quality of life by avoiding waste and promoting sustainability.
- Advocacy for Deconstruction and Material Reuse Policies policy_advocacyThe organization actively collaborates with municipal officials, researchers, and the community to advance policy development that supports building deconstruction and material reuse. This advocacy aims to create a more sustainable Arizona by promoting practices that drive economic growth and improve quality of life.
- Certification Model for Material Reuse reuse-and-recycling certification modelThe organization reduces landfill waste by promoting the salvage and reuse of building materials through a certification model that involves contractor pledges, ensuring adherence to sustainable practices.
- Circular Economy through Resale and Affordability circular_economy_principlesThe organization operates a retail model that resells donated and deconstructed building materials, appliances, and furniture at reduced prices. This not only makes quality materials affordable for the public but also extends the lifecycle of products, contributing to a circular economy and reducing carbon footprint.
- Contractor Certification for Reuse and Recycling reuse_and_recycling_certification_modelThe organization reduces landfill waste by promoting the salvage and reuse of building materials through a contractor pledge and certification model, encouraging industry participation in sustainable practices.
- Deconstruction for Material Reuse and Waste Reduction deconstruction_for_reuseThe organization employs deconstruction as a green alternative to conventional demolition, systematically disassembling buildings to recover and reuse materials, appliances, and fixtures. This approach diverts usable items from landfills, reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
- Deconstruction for Reuse deconstruction_for_reuseUtilizes deconstruction as an environmentally sound alternative to conventional demolition, systematically disassembling items for reuse and reducing landfill waste.
- Deconstruction for Waste Reduction and Material Reuse deconstruction_for_reuseBy systematically deconstructing buildings instead of demolishing them, the organization diverts usable materials from landfills, reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability. This approach prioritizes the recovery and reuse of building materials, appliances, and fixtures.
- Material Reuse and Resale material_reuse_and_resaleOperates reuse centers to sell gently-used, salvaged, and surplus building materials at affordable prices, promoting access to quality reclaimed materials.
- Policy Development Collaboration policy_development_collaborationCollaborates with municipal officials and researchers to advance policy development supporting building deconstruction and material reuse, fostering systemic change.
- Promoting Creative Reuse and Repurposing creative_reuse_and_repurposingThe organization encourages customers and the community to creatively repurpose and reuse building materials and fixtures, fostering innovation and further extending the life of salvaged items beyond their original intent.
- Promoting Creative Reuse and Repurposing creative_reuseThe organization encourages customers and the community to creatively repurpose and reuse building materials and fixtures, fostering a mindset of resourcefulness and extending the lifecycle of materials beyond their original intent.
- Retail Resale of Reclaimed Building Materials resale_of_donated_materialsThe organization operates a retail warehouse model that resells donated and deconstructed building materials, appliances, and furniture to the public at reduced prices. This makes quality materials affordable for homes and projects while supporting the circular economy and waste reduction.
- Waste Prevention and Reuse waste_prevention_and_reusePromotes environmental sustainability by preventing waste and encouraging the reuse and repurposing of materials, contributing to a circular economy.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Deconstruction Services
Dismantles and removes building materials, appliances, fixtures, and architectural elements from residential and commercial buildings for reuse, offering a green alternative to demolition.
Heat Relief Efforts
Collects and distributes water to nonprofit partners like St. Vincent de Paul and UMOM to aid vulnerable populations during extreme heat.
Reuse Centers
Provides affordable, quality salvaged building materials to the community, diverting them from landfills.
Starve the Landfill Program
Advocates for deconstruction and building material reuse to businesses in the construction industry, recognizing companies for their commitment to sustainability.
Sustainability Education
Shares information about the "5 R's of Sustainability" (Refuse, Reduce, Rot, Recycle, Reuse) and other eco-conscious practices through blog posts and campaigns.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- ChargePoint Partner — Employer of board member Mike Schwartz, indicating professional affiliation with the organization.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Collaborates with Public Works staff on research and policy development related to deconstruction and reuse.
- FirstBank Partner — Former employer of board member Tony Imperiale, now part of PNC, indicating prior professional affiliation.
- Grady Health System Partner — Partner agency collaborating with Stardust on community development initiatives.
- Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Partner — Collaborates with MAG's Heat Relief Network, which provides hydration stations, refuge locations, and water donation sites.
- PNC Government — Current institutional home of FirstBank, where board member Tony Imperiale serves as Sr. Vice President.
- Resupply Cloud Partner — Platform used for managing home pickup requests for donations
- SRP Partner — Employer of board member Trina Erickson, indicating professional affiliation with the organization.
- St. Vincent de Paul Partner — Nonprofit partner receiving water donations for heat relief efforts.
- Toppan Merrill Partner — Employer of board member Chelsi Tryon, indicating professional affiliation with the organization.
- Triple R Certified Partners Partner — Contractors who sign the Triple R pledge and collaborate with Stardust to deconstruct buildings and donate reusable materials.
- UMOM Partner — Nonprofit partner receiving water donations for heat relief efforts.
- Vonigo Partner — Platform used for requesting deconstruction services