Nonprofit Recycles Reusable Materials To Support Chicago Teachers

By Steve Bynum
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRX) distributes donated surplus supplies, materials and equipment to Chicago teachers and nonprofits from its warehouse at 2124 W. 82nd Place on Chicago's Southwest Side. Facebook
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRX) distributes donated surplus supplies, materials and equipment to Chicago teachers and nonprofits from its warehouse at 2124 W. 82nd Place on Chicago's Southwest Side. Facebook

Nonprofit Recycles Reusable Materials To Support Chicago Teachers

By Steve Bynum
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For a unique back to school story, Reset’s sustainability contributor Karen Weigert introduces Barbara Koenen, executive director at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange. The group collects and makes accessible reusable materials for Chicago teachers and nonprofits.

GUESTS: Karen Weigert, executive vice president, Slipstream; former chief sustainability officer, city of Chicago

Barbara Koenen, executive director, Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx)