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February 6, 2026

We’re excited to share that our Board is actively engaging through several key committees that are already supporting and strengthening SCRAP’s work and long-term goals. These comm…

February 6, 2026

SCRAP ANN ARBOR WORKERS JOIN THE UNION! Nonprofit’s Board of Directors and Leadership Voluntarily Recognize Union SCRAP Creative Reuse, a national nonprofit focused on inspiring reuse an…

November 14, 2025

Since launching our Mend to Extend program from scratch this spring, the results have been nothing short of inspiring! Thanks to generous funding from the Oregon Arts Commission's Arts Build C…

July 17, 2025

Nine years ago, Nancy took the first official step toward building what would become SCRAP B-More by signing a fiscal sponsorship agreement. That moment laid the groundwork for what was to com…

January 28, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCRAP PDX Announces Exciting Return to the East Side! SCRAP Creative Reuse, Portland’s beloved nonprofit dedicated to creative reuse and education for over 25 year…

January 24, 2025

SCRAP PDX WORKERS UNION EXPANDS TO RICHMOND, VA! Board of Directors and Leadership Steadfast in Affirming Worker’s Right to Unionize SCRAP Creative Reuse, a national nonprofit focused…

November 27, 2024

Dear SCRAP Community, As the year comes to a close, we extend our deepest gratitude for your continued support. With your help, we’ve made great progress in inspiring creative reuse and…

November 23, 2024

SCRAP PDX WORKERS MAKE CHOICE TO UNIONIZE Nonprofit’s Board of Directors and Leadership Voluntarily Recognize Union SCRAP Creative Reuse, a national nonprofit focused on inspiring re…

June 11, 2024

Are you passionate about the intersection of sustainability, creativity and your community? SCRAP Creative Reuse is actively recruiting board members who can support the forward momentum of th…

May 20, 2024

Welcome National Leadership Team Members! Over the past year, SCRAP's Strategy development has really focused on Operational Excellence. We're putting a lot of effort into strengthening our…

April 17, 2024

These are just a few of the goodies that could be yours! Check out the variety of gift cards, handcrafted items and more! Happy Earth Month! • We are a national nonprofit organization.…

December 21, 2022

A GIFT FOR YOU!
Thank you for all you have done over the last year, we are here because you shop, donate, support our programs, and volunteer. Click the links/images below to watch a cou…

July 11, 2022

Check it out! SCRAP PDX was highlighted on Good Day Oregon last Friday night! If you missed it click here to see the Spotlight! LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcjYrcirHTU

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June 28, 2022

Hello SCRAP Enthusiasts,

Last week the Supreme Court threw out decades of legal precedent and “settled law” by overturning the 1973 ruling Roe v. Wade – this decis…

June 27, 2022

Pride Month - Every Month EQUALITY is one of SCRAP's core values. We here at SCRAP Creative Reuse wish to bring creativity to those from ALL walks of life. We're an equal opportunity employe…

April 13, 2022

In Honor of Earth Day SCRAP Creative Reuse Roundtable Chat Join SCRAP Creative Reuse for a brief roundtable discussion on creative reuse, sourcing materials for reuse arts and crafts projects,…

March 3, 2022

Spring Craft Kits! Featuring Instructions for: Marble Maze Bug Kits Nature Journal Felt Snail Stuffie Find the Kits on our Online Stores! SCRAP PDX Online SCRAP A2 Online Download the Lesson…

January 14, 2022

SCRAP Guides and updates to our Education Programming! We’re excited to share some fun updates in our Educational programming! SCRAP education programs teach the concepts and benefits…

November 29, 2021

SCRAP Creative Reuse Winter Craft Kits Featuring Instructions For: Holiday Card Making Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes Winter Hat Garland Gnome Ornaments Felt Yeti Stuffie Find the Kits on our Onlin…

October 21, 2021

Creative Reuse Artist Highlights We wanted to Celebrate National Reuse Day, October 20th, this year by sharing some of the great creative reuse projects and artists we've met at SCRAP Creative…

August 31, 2021

SCRAP Creative Reuse Fall Craft Bundles! Featuring Instructions for: Fabric Pumpkins Spooky Garland Fabric Ghosts Paper Plate Owls Find the Bundles on our online stores! SCRAP PDX Online S…

August 11, 2021

Creative reuse in community building and sustainable fashion Creative reuse, also known as upcycling or repurposing, is a necessary and essential element of both waste reduction and sustainab…

August 3, 2021

Recent Earth911 Articles on Creative Reuse! This past July, Earth911 published 2 great articles on creative reuse. Earth911.com a great online resource for environmental articles, recycling da…

June 7, 2021

Enjoy Camp SCRAP Crafts & Activities at Home! The Camp SCRAP Bundles feature all the fun, inspiration, and play of our Camp SCRAP activities – packaged nicely for you to explore reus…

May 12, 2021

Learn to Make Your Own Plastic Bottle Plant Hangers! Check out our fun tutorial that shows you how to make your own plant hangers from a plastic bottle! Learn about our global plastic pollutio…

April 19, 2021

How do you choose to reuse the unique materials at SCRAP Creative Reuse? Earth Day is April 22nd, and in order to celebrate creative reuse and sustainability, we investigate the History of Stu…

March 2, 2021

SCRAP presents: The Story of Plastic At SCRAP we emphasize reuse, and more specifically creative reuse, as an important factor in practicing sustainable behavior. But we also want to examin…

February 8, 2021

You can send a palentine to your friends and family any time of year! These are fun and easy to make, and a great little gift to find in the mail. Use a variety of craft materials from around…

January 20, 2021

What can you do about creative reuse? SCRAP wants to give you some helpful tips and reminders to practice creative reuse in our lives! There’s always something we can be better about reu…

January 4, 2021

Start your year with the resolution to reuse! Create your vision board to manifest your goals! SCRAPpy New Year all you crafters and creatives! We are kicking off the new year with inspiration…