We are Speechless…but Grateful! Thank you for voting The Scrap Exchange the Best Consignment/Thrift Shop in Durham County, Best Art/Craft Supply Store in the Triangle, & Best Environmentally Friendly Business in the Triangle!!! We are grateful to you, our...
Gardening can be an excellent method of improving your living space, the environment, and our planet. This video by “TEO Garden,” shows you how to simply create beautiful flowerpots out of plastic bottles! So, instead of buying plastic pots,...
We at the Scrap Exchange have declared July and August the Summer of Reuse! We will be highlighting a number of ways to promote creative reuse, zero-waste and upcycling! This summer you can join in by: Checking out our...
The Scrap Exchange welcomes back the Gimme-A-Brake event on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021! In an effort to avoid unwanted traffic stops, the Southerners On New Groud (SONG), Durham Beyond Policing, Bull City Mutual Aid, and the Durham branch of...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. After the major shifts in our way of life last year and the daily stressors that continue today, establishing and maintaining best mental health practices are on everyone’s radar. There are several reasons...
We are SO excited to be 30 years young! We have survived changing locations, changing with the times, and we are ready to embrace a changing world. What will not change is how we feel about YOU! We want...
It is not too late to show teachers that you appreciate them, even during a pandemic! Check out five ways the Scrap Exchange can help you show them that you care: 1. Buy Supplies Teachers that are meeting in...
In anticipation of Earth Day on April 22nd, we showcase this Primer from UCSD Master's student, Gabe Vargas on ecological car disposal.
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...
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...