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" ... It's the sort of situation that can seem impervious to improvement. That, however, is not the sort of sentiment that occurs to Nick Ringger, who leads an institution addressing the areas ills, both physical and human. The Community Warehouse formula can seem simple--but it's original and powerful. Its warehouse--a recycled one-time tannery building on the Menominee River-- is filled with top-quality, donated construction materials--from lumber to dry wall--and staffed by ex-offenders, there to find both employment and purpose. As Ringger puts it, “We look at assets—products and people—that others don’t see.” That means that surplus construction materials that formerly took up space in landfills, in the hands of small neighborhood contractors, become valued tools for improving homes. And the "background-challenged" individuals who unload, sort and sell them (at below-retail prices), learn the habits of work and personal responsibility. ... "
" ... Schmidt uses leather by-products from the meat markets and buys coloured leather from the local tannery’s stock. “A big brand might develop a certain tone of green and then not use it all. I’ll then buy what is left and maybe make 98 boots in that colour,” she explains. “The materials aren’t cheaper this way, it’s just better for the planet if we use what has already been made.” ... "
" ... The earcups are velvet-covered memory foam, not the soft leather you might hope to find on high-end headsets. Philips does slather leather over the dual-headbands – it even includes a little booklet telling you about the Scottish tannery it came from – but personally I’d rather the budget had gone on the earcups. ... "
" ... “Through learning about the supply chain and key impacts at each stage you can begin to source (leather) in a more responsible manner (by) looking at land management and animal welfare at the farm level, then the use of hazardous chemicals at the tannery level,” she said. “There are now certifications for leather based on the chemicals used in the tanning process as well as animal welfare and land management certifications such as the 'Zero Deforestation' certification. There are also leather alternatives that may be suitable depending on the product. It’s about focusing on the areas which are most important to your business and then seeking the right advice.” ... "