Many Appalachian communities lack access to recycling and upcycling opportunities – we are working to change that. The Appalachian Reuse Hub, a program of Coalfield Development, makes it easy for anyone to reuse, repurpose, repair, and upcycle through our workshops, community events, and marketing of reclaimed materials, offering entrepreneurial opportunities along the way
We are launching a Community Re-Makerspace in Huntington, WV, to provide a space for upcycling, creativity, and community collaboration. Set to be completed by 2027, this space will allow us to transform discarded materials into new products through woodworking, plastic upcycling, 3D printing, sewing, and crafting, creating opportunities for local folks to turn their skills into businesses. Until construction is complete, we are hosting mobile collection events and workshops to support both resourcefulness and entrepreneurship in our community.
Our soon-to-be constructed Re-Makerspace will allow us and the community to upcycle from reclaimed materials
We host workshops and trainings to educate and inspire community involvement.
We helped divert 3.5 tons of waste and resources from landfills in 2024.
The ReUse Corridor, founded and co-lead by Coalfield Development, is a coalition of businesses, individual stakeholders, and communities throughout central Appalachia who are building a market around reuse, upcycling, and recycling.
Unprecedented market conditions, a strong manufacturing sector, and a shared regional goal of revitalizing Appalachia’s economy have created a major opportunity to rethink how materials are managed. The Appalachian ReUse Corridor is bringing together businesses, manufacturers, and local stakeholders to create jobs, reduce waste, and strengthen regional economies through smarter material use.
This initiative is a significant step toward redefining materials management in our region. By working together, we’re transforming waste into opportunity and building a more diversified, resilient Appalachian economy.
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