Ted Reiff
Zero Waste Symposium 2025
About Ted
Ted Reiff is the founder and director of The ReUse People of America, a pioneering environmental nonprofit that transforms building demolition into sustainability through deconstruction. Under his leadership, TRP has salvaged reusable materials from over 4,000 buildings across North America, diverting more than 550,000 tons from landfills. With 15 regional offices and extensive partnerships, TRP provides training and consulting through its ReUse Institute to government agencies, developers, and military bases. A graduate of Ohio State University and licensed California contractor, Ted has launched multiple successful companies and is a sought-after speaker on sustainable building practices at universities and professional organizations, including Yale University and the American Institute of Architects.