Our sustainability mission

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At Backroads Reclamation, sustainability isn't just a practice—it's foundational to our purpose. We're transforming how Canada manages its built environment, turning demolition waste into a circular resource stream that protects forests, reduces carbon emissions, and creates lasting value for future generations.

Maximizing Resource Recovery
We recover and process the full spectrum of usable lumber from demolition-phase buildings, ensuring that quality wood finds productive use rather than contributing to landfill waste.

Protecting Canada's Forests
By providing reclaimed materials, we reduce demand for newly harvested timber, helping preserve Canada's forest ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity.

Carbon Reduction
Our reclaimed wood products reduce embodied carbon by up to 85% compared to virgin lumber alternatives, while preventing methane emissions from wood decomposition in landfills.

Scaling for Impact
We're building toward processing over 15,000 tonnes annually—material that would otherwise contribute to Canada's growing construction and demolition waste challenge.

Supply Chain Transparency
Through digital traceability systems, we provide complete documentation of environmental benefits, enabling partners to accurately report on sustainability metrics and ESG compliance.

Municipal Waste Diversion
We help municipalities meet waste diversion targets by creating economic value from construction materials that typically represent 25-30% of landfill intake.

Low-Carbon Procurement
Our materials enable institutional buyers to reduce scope 3 emissions while meeting sustainable procurement mandates without compromising on quality.

Circular Economy Infrastructure
We're building the systems for a truly circular approach to Canada's built environment, where buildings become resource banks rather than future waste streams.

2025 & 2024 Emerald Foundation Awards - Finalist
ERA Advanced Materials Challenge - Finalist

We envision a future where reclaimed wood is the first choice for sustainable construction—where Canada's historic timber legacy continues to serve new generations while our forests remain protected.

Ready to explore how reclaimed materials can support your sustainability goals?