The ReUse District

John Robert Portman is a professional photographer, woodworker, and lighting designer living and working in New Orleans.  J.R. specializes in making one-of-a-kind furniture and lighting products from salvaged materials found around the city, but also mills custom architectural details and creates stunning photographic images.  He has work for sale in numerous shops and galleries in [...]

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From 9:00am-10:00am tomorrow morning, The ReUse District and other local organizations and artists will be discussing all things reused on “All Things Considered” 990 AM! Learn more about The ReUse District and the resources offered, why its environmentally and economically beneficial to reuse, and how local artists and individuals incorporate reuse into their daily lives.  [...]

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Come out to the  St. Bernard Seafood and Farmers Market this Saturday, located at Aycock Bark (409 Aycock Street  in Arabi, LA), to learn more about The ReUse District. This is a new seasonal open-air market, with a mission to increase access to fresh, locally harvested produce and seafood in St. Bernard Parish, build community [...]

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The mosaic urns, created over 30 years ago by Giovani Coseria, have to be seen to be believed.  We excavated them out of the ruins of 1023 Music Street so everyone could see them.   These urns are wonderful pieces of eccentric “unknown” Marigny art.  Come and see them Saturday July 9th from 6-10pm or [...]

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July 12th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm,  The ReUse District will be collaborating with the PRC’s Education and Outreach Program to host a reuse and recycle workshop. Learn more about the benefits of reusing, helpful resources to assist you in reusing, and the many different ways you can reuse! The workshop will be held at the [...]

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Come visit Rebuilding Together New Orleans and its Deconstruction and Salvage Program at the Trumpet Release Party tonight from 5pm-8:30pm. With wonderful entertainment and plenty of food and friends, it is sure to be a great time!

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Plan B is really taking off! With plenty of bikes to choose from, repair, and  that you can make your own, Plan B the New Orleans Community Bike Shop is definitely worth checking out!                  

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This weekend, The ReUse District will have an information booth at  St. Bernard Seafood and Farmers Market, located at the Aycock Barn at 409 Aycock Street in Arabi, Louisiana. This is a new seasonal open air market with a mission to increase access to fresh, locally harvested produce and seafood in St. Bernard Parish, build [...]

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Check out this wonderful article featured in New Orleans’ Inside Out on the salvaged serving trays available at the Preservation Salvage Store. These trays were crafted by utilizing reclaimed pine and cypress flooring gathered from Rebuilding Together New Orleans’ Deconstruction Crew. Take home a piece of New Orleans’ history and beauty with these unique serving [...]

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