A Brief Primer on Ecological Car Disposal
In anticipation of Earth Day on April 22nd, we showcase this Primer from UCSD Master's student, Gabe Vargas on ecological car disposal.
Earth Hour 2021
Did you know that you can help the environment just by turning off your lights? According to an article published by Boston University, if you turn off the lights whenever you leave a room, you can reduce greenhouse gas...
Scrap Exchange Celebrates Women’s Empowerment by featuring Local Artist’s Purse Designs
The Scrap Exchange celebrates Women’s History Month by featuring Zanobia Sewing’s one-of-a-kind handbag creations. The totes feature empowering designs using locally sourced cloth from Spoonflower, a celebration of beauty and power evident in every design. The handbags can be...
The Scrap Exchange is Offering Online Creative Classes
There is no reason the pandemic has to put the kibosh on your creativity. The Scrap Exchange is excited to provide you with Creative Classes Online! Below are just a few reasons why you should consider joining us for...
Holiday Shop Updates and Our Wishes for the Season!
It is not too late to check out our Holiday Gift Shop, currently in our Cameron Gallery! And No Matter What You Are Celebrating… We understand that 2020 has been a challenging and taxing for everyone and truly hope...
Art Is All Around Us
The Scrap Exchange is not just for donating your old, gently used items or scraps, or shopping to find your own second-hand treasures. It is also a place to enjoy creative reuse art both inside the shops and throughout...
The Scrap Exchange Supports Vulnerable Communities with Mask Initiatives
During the Stay at Home period, while their physical stores were closed, the Scrap Exchange pivoted to create an online store. In response to the demand for face coverings, the Scrap Exchange provided jobs for some furloughed employees by...
Simply The Best
You Made Us Look Good Thanks to you, our shoppers, patrons, supporters, donors, staff and volunteers, the Scrap Exchange, was voted Best of the Triangle in three categories (and a finalist in a fourth) AND Best of Durham! We...
Join the Durham Mask Distribution Initiative
The Scrap Exchange is proud to partner with the Durham Recovery and Renewal Taskforce to ensure that all Durham citizens can access face coverings. These masks will be reusable fabric face coverings. Here on our website, you will find...
Reopening During COVID-19: UPDATED
Many of you have asked when you come back to the Scrap Exchange. Well, how about now? Come In and Shop You can now come in and shop at the Scrap Thrift and Reuse Arts Shop during our modified...