Sara Badiali is a consultant, researcher, and writer specializing in building deconstruction, material reuse, and circular economy systems. Her work combines policy development, research, consulting, and advocacy to explore how existing buildings and materials can become resources for new economic, environmental, and community opportunities.

She is the author of Breaking It Down: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Deconstruction and Material Reuse Policy, the first book focused specifically on deconstruction and reuse policy. She is currently working on Building It Up: Crafting Circular Economies through Reclaimed Materials, which explores how artists, entrepreneurs, communities, and businesses can transform overlooked materials into new products, economic opportunities, and social value.

Sara served as a consultant and member of Portland's Deconstruction Advisory Group, contributing to the development of North America's first mandatory building deconstruction ordinance. She also served as an Assistant Trainer for the city's Deconstruction Contractor and Workforce Certification Program. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she received the Emerald Award from Build Reuse in 2017.

From 2011 to 2024, Sara founded and operated Reclamation Administration, a publicly accessible resource and database focused on building material reuse, deconstruction, sustainable materials management, and related policy. During its thirteen years, she curated more than 4,000 news posts and developed research, reports, resources, and data for the field.

She holds a Master of Public Administration from Portland State University and a certificate in Leadership for Purposeful Change: Creating Public Value from Harvard Kennedy School.

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.