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Preserving the Past to Build a Greener Future

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Episode Summary:

Explore the environmental impact of demolition waste and how one Alberta-based company is tackling this issue by reclaiming valuable wood from buildings before they get demolished. Jay Sanderson, founder of Backroads Reclamation, shares he’s repurposing old-growth wood, reducing waste, and honoring Alberta’s architectural heritage. Discover the unique benefits of reclaimed wood and how it plays a vital role in sustainable development.

Key Topics:

  • The environmental impact of demolition waste
  • The difference between old-growth reclaimed wood and new timber
  • The process and challenges of reclaiming wood from demolished structures
  • The historical and environmental value of preserving Alberta’s architectural heritage
  • The future of the reclaimed wood industry in Alberta

Guest:

Jay Sanderson, Founder and Owner of Backroads Reclamation

Resources Mentioned:


The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity with the unique mission of accelerating environmental excellence by identifying and celebrating Alberta’s visionary leaders and by sharing best practices through the power of compelling educational narratives.

Want to help keep this podcast going? Consider donating! https://emeraldfoundation.ca/donate/

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Thank You to Our Sponsors: A big thank you to our sponsors who make this podcast possible: Capital Power, Government of Alberta, the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta, Pathways Alliance, City of Edmonton, and City of Calgary.

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Manage episode 444513310 series 2781096
Content provided by Alberta Emerald Foundation. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alberta Emerald Foundation or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Episode Summary:

Explore the environmental impact of demolition waste and how one Alberta-based company is tackling this issue by reclaiming valuable wood from buildings before they get demolished. Jay Sanderson, founder of Backroads Reclamation, shares he’s repurposing old-growth wood, reducing waste, and honoring Alberta’s architectural heritage. Discover the unique benefits of reclaimed wood and how it plays a vital role in sustainable development.

Key Topics:

  • The environmental impact of demolition waste
  • The difference between old-growth reclaimed wood and new timber
  • The process and challenges of reclaiming wood from demolished structures
  • The historical and environmental value of preserving Alberta’s architectural heritage
  • The future of the reclaimed wood industry in Alberta

Guest:

Jay Sanderson, Founder and Owner of Backroads Reclamation

Resources Mentioned:


The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity with the unique mission of accelerating environmental excellence by identifying and celebrating Alberta’s visionary leaders and by sharing best practices through the power of compelling educational narratives.

Want to help keep this podcast going? Consider donating! https://emeraldfoundation.ca/donate/

Follow Us:


Thank You to Our Sponsors: A big thank you to our sponsors who make this podcast possible: Capital Power, Government of Alberta, the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta, Pathways Alliance, City of Edmonton, and City of Calgary.

  continue reading

44 episodes

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