Welcome to Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center
Both locations are closed until further notice.
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Who Gives a SCRAP's response to Covid 19
We have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation and we will move forward with caution regarding holding any classes or events. The safety and well-being of our patrons, staff and community are our top priority. We want to do our best to slow the spread of the virus. We will post any updates to our social media sites in the upcoming weeks. Most of our classes and events are held in small groups and in small numbers but we will notify those that have signed up whether or not they will be held. We will continue our conversations with our community partners and will decide on the cancellation of classes or events as they approach since this is a rapidly evolving situation and may change from day to day. *Our retail store will continue to operate under normal hours. If that changes we will let you know. Mon. – Wed. 10 am – 5 pm Thurs. 10 am – 7 pm Fri. & Sat. 10 am – 5 pm *Our shops are stocked up on art & craft supplies to keep your kids occupied while they’re out of school. *To eliminate the spread of germs our staff wipes down common surfaces such as handrails, doors, doorknobs and light switches and other “High Touch” areas throughout the day with disinfectant and a bleach solution. *Our Staff are required to consistently wash their hands with anti-bacterial soap and to use a high-percentage alcohol sanitizer. Our visitors are welcomed and encouraged to notify staff if an area needs attention. *We will continue to accept donations. Staff will not be able to unload vehicles, so donors will need to bring donations to the donation door. Staff will be practicing social distancing precautions while taking your donation. Staff will be wearing gloves to process donations, in addition to frequent hand washing and sanitation. *Volunteer Safety Volunteers will be required to wash their hands before the start of their volunteer shift and frequently throughout their shift. Hand sanitizer will be available for use (as long as we can keep it in stock). We will be frequently sanitizing work surfaces and tools. Social distancing - volunteers will be provided enough space to feel comfortable volunteering while still engaging with other volunteers and staff. We will be asking volunteers to stay home if they are part of vulnerable populations that could be seriously impacted by COVID-19/coronavirus. *As always if you feel that you are sick, we encourage you to stay home in order to protect our community. Thank you all for supporting our businesses in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins and we hope for you to all be well and safe during this time. CELEBRATING 4 Years!!!
It all began Nov. 1, 2015! We would like to thank all of our loyal customers in Colorado Springs and across the state and also our friends in Wyoming. We could not have done this without all of your support and the support of our community! Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center is open at two locations - in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. For more information about our store locations and hours click here. Who Gives a SCRAP is a donation based scrap store that carries an impressive mix of arts and craft and hobbies supplies in addition to unique vintage finds. We carry everything from scrapbooking paper to game pieces, used books and sewing patterns, the variety is a crafters dream. We believe that the reuse of goods and materials is the most efficient, environmentally friendly and economically viable way to reduce the waste stream. Our shop is open to the public and our ever changing inventory is based on individual and business donations. If we receive donations that cannot be re-sold at our shops, we work with many community partners that will use such items as coats, shoes, boots, toiletries, backpacks, excess school and office supplies. Nothing goes to waste, because we are zero waste! |
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Even the smallest act of reuse has impact. Our two stores have been making it happen. Here are our stats.
Total Visitors: 154,330
Total pounds diverted from landfill: 404,900.33
2020 Volunteer Hours: 700
Our reuse centers to date, have diverted (202.45 tons!) of clean, reusable materials from ending up in the El Paso and Larimer County landfills since collection began in July 2015.
2020
COS - 13,320.1 pounds donated and diverted as of February 29, 2020
FoCo - 10,303.5 pounds donated and diverted as of February 29, 2020
2020 Volunteer Hours: 700
2019 (139,258.5 total pounds diverted = 69.63 tons)
COS - 79,009.5 pounds donated and diverted as of December 30, 2019
FoCo - 60,249 pounds donated and diverted as of December 30, 2019
2019 Volunteer Hours: 14,594.75
2018 (97,967 total pounds diverted = 49 tons)
COS - 43,661.0 donated and diverted as of December 29, 2018
FoCo - 54,306.00 pounds donated and diverted as of December 29, 2018
2018 Volunteer Hours: 9,153
2017
COS - 48,078.70 pounds diverted
FoCo - 29,949.90 pounds diverted
2016/17 volunteer Hours: 16,825
2016
COS - 48,660.05 pounds diverted
FoCo - 18,257.90 pounds diverted
2015
COS - 9,391.53 pounds donated and diverted
1202 customers served (Nov.1- Dec 31)
Total Visitors: 154,330
Total pounds diverted from landfill: 404,900.33
2020 Volunteer Hours: 700
Our reuse centers to date, have diverted (202.45 tons!) of clean, reusable materials from ending up in the El Paso and Larimer County landfills since collection began in July 2015.
2020
COS - 13,320.1 pounds donated and diverted as of February 29, 2020
FoCo - 10,303.5 pounds donated and diverted as of February 29, 2020
2020 Volunteer Hours: 700
2019 (139,258.5 total pounds diverted = 69.63 tons)
COS - 79,009.5 pounds donated and diverted as of December 30, 2019
FoCo - 60,249 pounds donated and diverted as of December 30, 2019
2019 Volunteer Hours: 14,594.75
2018 (97,967 total pounds diverted = 49 tons)
COS - 43,661.0 donated and diverted as of December 29, 2018
FoCo - 54,306.00 pounds donated and diverted as of December 29, 2018
2018 Volunteer Hours: 9,153
2017
COS - 48,078.70 pounds diverted
FoCo - 29,949.90 pounds diverted
2016/17 volunteer Hours: 16,825
2016
COS - 48,660.05 pounds diverted
FoCo - 18,257.90 pounds diverted
2015
COS - 9,391.53 pounds donated and diverted
1202 customers served (Nov.1- Dec 31)