Alternative Material Choice and Local Sourcing

In this video, ReMain Nantucket's interior design team member Audrey Sterk and Verde, Nantucket Green Build's Burr Tupper explain the eco-friendly choices made for the bookstore.

• The first approach for the Mitchell's renovation was to re-use materials whenever feasible.
• When sourcing new materials, we kept locality in mind, giving precedence to materials and products harvested and manufactured within a 500 mile radius of our site.
• Products with recycled or reclaimed content, such as recycled glass tile, were also given priority.
• Though much of the wood from the original structure was re-used during renovation, any new wood that was purchased was either reclaimed or certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
• Organic inks and dyes were chosen for the new fabric and upholstery.