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Archived Posts from 8/2010
Stay warm in style…
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…
From Recyclables to Robots!
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…
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…
5 reasons why cities need land for green industry
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…
How to Buy or Lease Land for a Reuse Startup
Find the right space Here are some questions you should think about when looking for land to locate your Zero Waste startup: Where is the…
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Even celebrities shop at Urban Ore from time to time!
Celebrities like Chris Isaak have been known to haunt Urban Ore from time to time. How do we know? Because he signed a publicity photo…
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Save a forest! Buy reclaimed lumber!
We literally refresh our lumber racks daily! Whether it be from customer drop offs or salvaging from the city dump, you can find new pieces…
The Beauty of Recycling!
This beautiful photo is the result of Urban Ore’s recycling efforts. These copper cables were manually stripped of their casings by one of our salvaging…
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