South Bend recovered 15,000 tons of concrete and bricks plus metal and wood from the former Studebaker Plant 8; the materials were reused on site or sold, instead of being buried

The deconstruction of an aged Studebaker factory in South Bend was performed meticulously to reclaim materials for future use. Through this resourceful effort, almost the entirety of the building materials was retrieved, leading to notable revenue generation for local redevelopment projects. The sale and repurposing of these materials significantly cut down on landfill contributions.