NORFOLK, Va. — There's a Norfolk hub for creatives to share their items and be earth friendly at the same time.
In Ghent, the 757 creative reuse center provides a space for items that you wouldn't think could be thrifted. On the shelves, you'll find an array of items from fabric, markers, trophies, paint, and other items.
Staff say the intention is to help educate the community on sustainable ways to decrease the everyday waste footprint and provide tips to stay earth friendly.
"When you throw something away, it doesn't go away, it goes somewhere. It either goes to the dump that's in your city and all of that trash just sits there and it's not good for the environment," said Beth Dryer, founding member and director of retail operations of the 757 creative reuse center.
She says that there are different ways that we do our part.
"By reusing what we already have in our homes already, share resources amongst your friends and neighbors, it's not that hard to do and everyone kind of ends up a little better and happier for it," said Dryer.
Employees shared that the center is planning to expand but needs the community's help. For more information on the go fund me and how you can support their cause, visit 757 Creative Reuse Center.
