05/18/2026
Big results from a small shift in mindset ♻️
A 14-month pilot in Vancouver recovered over 38,000 kg of construction plastics, with 77% successfully sorted for recycling — proving that jobsite waste doesn’t have to be waste at all.
Even more promising? Those materials were turned into new building products, showing real potential for a circular construction model.
The takeaway: with the right systems in place, the industry can reduce waste, lower emissions, and build smarter.
👉 Read the full article to see how this could reshape material use across construction.
The 14-month pilot program collected 38,000 kg of clean, high-volume packaging materials to be transformed into new goods.