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Read about Urban Ore in The New York Times!

by Urban Ore - 10.01.2010

We are pleased to announced that we were recently featured in The New York Times! The article, written by Hank Pellissier, gives a quick breakdown…

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Reintroducing the Lone Recycler!

by Urban Ore - 09.06.2010

The Lone Recycler is a comic book dating all the way back to 1984. It was created by Nancy Gorrell, a children’s illustrator and longtime…

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Only 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

by Aunty Entropy - 09.02.2010

To get to Zero Waste we need only 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – not four or five or fifteen.

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Browse our Ebay store for one of a kind items…

by Urban Ore - 09.01.2010

Happen to have an old Chrystler? Are you missing a stereo in that Chrystler? Well we have it here for you. We try and make…

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Stay warm in style…

by Urban Ore - 08.31.2010

We recently received this one-of-a-kind woodburning stove into our General Store. As you can see, it has a nice Danish Modern design as it was…

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From Recyclables to Robots!

by Urban Ore - 08.31.2010

Artists from all over the Bay Area flock to Urban Ore not only for materials, but for inspiration as well. Take Nemo Gould for example….

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Cabinetry for all Occasions…

by Urban Ore - 08.13.2010

One of our biggest sellers is cabinetry. We have cabinets for days. Cabinets for your kitchen. Cabinets for your bathroom. Cabinets for your study. Cabinets…

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5 reasons why cities need land for green industry

by Aunty Entropy - 08.13.2010

Cities that want green industries need to decide: which kinds do they want? Which ones should they set up first? Which neighborhoods have correct zoning?Are…

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