Reclaimed and recycled building materials — like salvaged wood, recycled steel, and crushed concrete aggregates — are more than sustainable. They can also be cost-effective, margin-strong, and attractive to both eco-conscious builders and budget-driven developers.
In this post, we explore how to scale your reclaimed product line, reduce costs with smarter sourcing, and use ERP systems to support documentation, tracking, and quoting.
🪵 WHY OFFER RECLAIMED & RECYCLED MATERIALS?
Supports LEED MR credits (Material Reuse, Recycled Content)
Lowers embodied carbon per project
Creates differentiation in a saturated materials market
Aligns with ESG and circular economy goals
💰 WHERE THE COST SAVINGS COME IN
Lower procurement cost on salvaged wood, reclaimed doors, etc.
Reduced landfill and disposal fees (if sourced from deconstruction sites)
Margin-friendly: high resale value with lower material input
Often exempt from tariffs or shipping constraints
🛠️ HOW TO MANAGE IN YOUR ERP
- Tag Reclaimed Materials
Attributes:
Origin (project/site)
Certification (e.g., FSC Recycled, SCS Certified)
Condition Grade (A/B/C)
Volume (board feet, tons)
- Enable Lot or Batch Tracking
Useful for warranty, resale, and audit trails
Track mill, yard, or processing location for full transparency
- Auto-Attach Documentation
Chain-of-custody statements
LEED contribution documentation
Material safety data or structural test results
📊 REPORTING METRICS TO TRACK
% of sales from recycled/reclaimed SKUs
Margin comparison vs. new equivalents
Sales by industry: commercial, residential, institutional
Carbon savings (estimated) from reused materials
📢 HOW TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVELY
“Reclaimed Wood Catalog” section on your website
Build designer-focused sample kits
Offer bundle SKUs (e.g., reclaimed paneling + trim + fasteners)
Highlight carbon savings per job in customer-facing dashboards
🏁 FINAL THOUGHTS
Reclaimed and recycled materials let you serve the planet and your profits. With ERP-based tracking and reporting, you can manage complex inventory with confidence — and help your customers build smarter.
📞 Want help tagging reclaimed SKUs, tracking origins, or launching a recycled product category in your ERP? Let’s bring it to life.
