Sara Badiali is a leading expert in building deconstruction and material reuse, with extensive experience in policy development, consulting, and advocacy. As the founder of Reclamation Administration (2011–2024), she curated over 4,000 news posts, conducted research, and provided publicly accessible reports and data on sustainable materials management.

Sara played a pivotal role in shaping North America’s first building deconstruction policy as a consultant for Portland’s Deconstruction Advisory Group. She also served as an Assistant Trainer for the city’s Deconstruction Contractor and Workforce Certification program. In recognition of her contributions, she received the Emerald Award from Build Reuse in 2017.

She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Portland State University and is the author of Breaking It Down, the first book on deconstruction and reuse policy. She is currently working on Building It Up: Crafting Circular Economies through Reclaimed Materials, a practical guide to leveraging waste for economic and social impact.

Statement of Integrity

I maintain a professional presence on LinkedIn. You won’t find me on Meta or Musk platforms, as I choose not to support companies that enable or align with authoritarian ideologies and practices. While there are some systems I can’t fully avoid, such as Amazon—where my book is available—I remain committed to operating with transparency, ethical standards, and a conscious approach to business.