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Reducing the Impact of Restoration Waste
When disasters like floods and fires strike, speed is critical. In the restoration industry, that urgency has traditionally meant large volumes of mixed debris sent straight to landfill, contributing to a growing waste problem. Complete Care Restoration set out to change that. What began as a pilot project in 2022 has evolved into a company-wide…
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Razphalt®: A Scalable Solution to Transform Roofing Waste into Durable Surfaces
Asphalt shingles are one of Alberta’s largest and most persistent garbage streams, often ending up in landfills despite being fully recyclable. This creates long-term environmental challenges while valuable material remains unused. Razphalt® is changing that by transforming discarded shingles into a cost-effective solution for rural roads, commercial lots, and driveways. Made entirely from recycled materials…
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Alberta AG-Plastic. Recycle It! Advancing an Agricultural Plastics Circular Economy
As the use of agricultural plastics has increased, many Alberta farmers are looking for accessible recycling options, as opposed to burning or burying on-site with harmful environmental impacts. The ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ program brings together partners from across the agricultural value chain to create a coordinated, province-wide recycling system. With 173 collection sites, the…
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Echo Food Rescue: Leading the Way in Food Waste Reduction and Feeding Communities
Echo Food Rescue is tackling food waste and food insecurity head-on by rescuing surplus food from local businesses and redistributing it to individuals and families in need. Based in Lacombe, Alberta, the initiative ensures that food that would otherwise be discarded is redirected to nourish the community, reducing environmental impact while fostering sustainability and social…
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Scaling Circular Solutions: Circular Innovation Council’s Food Waste Diversion Pilot in Westlock-Strathcona County
The Commercial Food Waste Diversion Pilot, a partnership between Strathcona County, Town of Westlock, and the Circular Innovation Council, is transforming how small businesses manage food waste by making organic waste diversion more accessible, cost-effective, and data-driven. Designed to close the loop on food waste, the program reduces greenhouse gas emissions, supports regenerative agriculture, and…
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Backroads Reclamation: Transforming Redevelopment Waste into a Sustainable Resource
Backroads Reclamation is transforming how Canada manages construction and demolition (C&D) waste by rescuing wood destined for landfills and converting it into high-value, second-use products. Driven by a vision to lead Canada’s transition to a circular economy, the company is building a scalable, sustainable supply chain for reclaimed wood—preserving materials from Canada’s first-generation structures and…
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Backroads Reclamation
Built from a passion for reusing wood and sharing its story, Backroads Reclamation is turning Old Canadian Wood into new wood products to last another lifetime, saving as much lumber as possible while keeping it from the landfill or bonfire. Backroads Reclamation’s journey began in August of 2020 when founder, owner, and CEO, Jay Sanderson…
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Violet Grove’s Constructed Floating Wetlands System with Aeration
The Constructed Floating Wetlands system (CFWs) in Violet Grove, Alberta, aims to revolutionize wastewater treatment in colder climates. With a vision to enhance effluent quality and promote environmental sustainability, this initiative introduces innovative natural treatment processes, leveraging the efficacy of wetlands even in cold climate settings. Serving the Hamlet of Violet Grove in Brazeau County,…
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Repair for Good Program
Goodwill Industries of Alberta is dedicated to fostering sustainability while advancing its core mission of providing employment and job training services to individuals with disabilities or barriers. Through initiatives like their Repair for Good program, Goodwill serves Albertans with disabilities in Edmonton and Calgary, providing employment and volunteer opportunities while championing sustainability. Repair for Good…
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Microgreens Club – A Zero Waste Initiative
Micro YYC is an urban indoor microgreens farm that provides microgreens to local markets, grocers, and restaurants. Their latest initiative: The Microgreens Club, is an entirely zero-waste service that delivers microgreens directly to customers in reusable containers. Containers are returned each week, sanitized, and reused indefinitely. In the world of packaging, a reuse model –…
