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Crazy Mini Golf Ad in Sweden; DIY Wedding Decor; Steel Grating to the Rescue
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June 6th, 2025 | Please feel free to forward to a colleague. SUBSCRIBE
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INBOX: “In Sweden we saw this minivan wrapped in Synthetic Turf that was advertising a local miniature golf course. That is a whole new level of car wrap advertising. You should market your Turf to US mini golf owners to do the same.” – Ray Damon
Q: Like Ray, have you seen some crazy, offbeat “repurposes” in your world travels? If “yes”, Email Us!
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Synthetic Turf.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa & Texas
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Recent Purchase: We just sold one of our Parachutes to a customer who will be “repurposing” it as a drift sock for his boat. Fishermen use drift socks to act as a drag to slow down the boats so they don’t drift in the wind as fast. George, we appreciate your business!
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Parachutes.
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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WEDDING”repurpose”: “I bought several of your Burlap Coffee Sacks to use for various applications at my upcoming rustic-themed wedding. They’re perfect for that cozy, down-to-earth vibe we’re going for.” – Erica in Texas
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Burlap Coffee Sacks.
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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CONTEST: Turn trash into treasure! Enter our upcycling contest with Mother Earth News for a chance to be featured in the magazine and win $150 gift cards from both repurposedMATERIALS and the Mother Earth News store. Big or small—garden, farm, or home—we want to see it!
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INBOX: “Through this email I would like to introduce you to Vicki who runs a recycling operation serving clients worldwide. Vicki and I were discussing her efforts to recycle or reuse some unique building materials from one of her larger clients (Apple), and the scenario sounded like a good fit for repurposedMATERIALS. I introduced her to your work and offered to make an email introduction.” – Daniel
Q: Like Daniel, do you have a friend or colleague who we might be able to help? If “yes”, we’d love an introduction!
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** We Buy Used/Surplus/Excess Inventories AND Materials AND Equipment **
Contact Us @ 720-615-0281
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Your Ideas: “With the addition of a sturdy bottom, your Wire Basket Carriers could be ‘repurposed’ into serving trays.” – Gina from our newsLETTER
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Wire Basket Carriers.
Dimensions:
23-5/8” x 15-3/4” x 2-5/8”
FREE SHIPPING!
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Customer Project: One of our customers plans to use the Vinyl Composite Tiles they purchased from us to update their breakroom at their tattoo shop. Raoul, glad we could help!
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Vinyl Composite Tiles.
Dimensions: 12” x 12” x 1/8”
L: Texas
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“repurposed”PROJECT: We sold a bunch of Steel Grating to a company looking to lay it down in their dirt lot so their forklift wouldn’t keep getting stuck. Ray, we appreciate your business!
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Steel Grating.
Dimensions: Various
L: All Locations
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Customer Project: Plastic Bins w/ Removable Dividers turned into a raised porch garden. Our customer, James, knows exactly what he is doing! We appreciate you, James!
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Plastic Bins w/ Removable Dividers.
Dimensions:
29-1/2” x 20-1/2” x 12”
L: Iowa, Ohio and South Carolina
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eyeSPY: “Came across this old, western-themed bar made from Reclaimed Semi-Trailer Flooring—loved how it brought a rugged, authentic touch of the Old West to the space.” – Patti in Tennessee
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Reclaimed Semi-Trailer Flooring.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona, Colorado & Texas
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Like Us & Connect w/ Us on Your Favorite Social Media!
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Aluminum Fencing
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado, Iowa, Ohio & South Carolina
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TPO Roof Membrane Rolls
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, South Carolina & Texas
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Collapsible Bulk Containers
Dimensions: Various
L: Ohio & South Carolina
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re·pur·posed·MA·TE·RI·ALS (noun) – castoffs and discards; byproducts and waste that have value “as is” to a second, unrelated industry.
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Our Customers: We often get asked, “Who are your customers?” Well, recently SpaceX became a customer buying some of our Modular Plastic Wall Panels to help hide some construction in their facility. Our customer base spans from individual DIY’ers, to midsize organizations, to some of the largest, most famous companies in the world.
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Modular Plastic Wall Panels.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado, South Carolina & Texas
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Your Ideas: “You’re Steel Stackable Racks could be “repurposed” as saddle rests.” – Don from our Facebook Page
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Steel Stackable Racks.
Dimensions: 29” x 56” x 45-1/4”
L: Ohio
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** Got Unwanted Stuff? We might be able to Help! **
Contact Us @ 720-615-0281
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eyeSPY: “My local Ace Hardware is getting ready for plant season, and I noticed some of their display stands were built using your Pultruded Fiberglass Square Tubing—lighter than metal racks but still strong and durable.” – Marie in Indiana
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Pultruded Fiberglass Square Tubing.
Dimensions: Various
L: Ohio
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INBOX: “Some thrifty oil wildcatters will take old, used traction motors off train locomotives and use them to power their oil drilling rigs.” – Jacob in Oklahoma
Q: Like Jacob, have you heard of other equipment or machinery “repurposes” from one industry to another? If “yes”, Email Us Details!
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New Product: This plant-based Lavender Gel Hand Soap gently cleans hands with a rich lather and soothing scent. It rinses clean without drying and comes in a 275-gallon tote—perfect for bulk use in commercial or industrial settings.
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Lavender Gel Hand Soap.
Volume: 275 Gallons
L: Ohio
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Customer Project: “We used the Expanded Metal Panels in our greenhouse center to create shelving for our plants. They’re perfect — sturdy, allow for great drainage, and help keep everything clean and organized. Way better than wood or plastic!” – Dan in Colorado
Backstory: These tough Expanded Metal Panels once served as sturdy catwalks in a busy warehouse scaffolding setup, giving workers a safe, reliable way to move around efficiently above the action.
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Expanded Metal Panels.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado & Texas
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“repurposed”PROJECT: “We purchased some of you Rubber Hose for our country club to make an extra-long garden hose for landscaping to keep our greens pristine. It’s sturdy, easy to work with, and will make maintaining a breeze. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to create a reliable watering solution!” – Rose in Kansas
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Rubber Hose.
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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Our Customers: “I own a small bakery. I will be using these Plastic Trays to store and deliver my baked goods to customers.” – Charles in North Carolina
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Plastic Trays.
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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AFTER: “I highly recommend using your Faux Leather Naugahyde Fabric for reupholstering boat seats. It’s durable, water-resistant, and gives a sleek finish that withstands harsh marine conditions.” – Jerry in Florida
BEFORE: These unused rolls of Faux Leather Naugahyde Fabric Leather come from the industry’s pioneer in premium coated fabrics since 1914. The vacuum-formable vinyl is ideal for seamless edges and molded applications.
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Faux Leather Fabric – Naugahyde.
Dimensions: 54” x 75’
FREE SHIPPING!
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** Got a Cancelled Project, Overstock, Rejected Materials?? **
Give Damon a call @ 720-615-0281 to see how we can help!
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