The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.
Volume XI, Issue 43, 1993

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Joshua Gallant captures how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

Like all collectibles, people have stories as well. Victoria Gannon discusses the lives of individuals who sell items at the flea market. Gannon learns about the second hand culture and philosophies.

Angela Woolridge captures images of customers shopping and browsing in second hand stores in Portland.