The Idea Store

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Based in Urbana, Illinois, The Idea Store is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to employing and encouraging "Creative Reuse" in support of education, the arts, conservation, and environmental stewardship. The store provides a massive and ever-changing inventory of donated materials for artistic creations, classroom use, and experimentation, catering to teachers, artists, crafters, students, and community groups. By promoting creative reuse, The Idea Store helps conserve natural resources and keeps materials out of landfills, positioning itself as a vital resource for the community and a leader in environmental stewardship.