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Imagine a world where waste is transformed into wonder-this is the vision behind the ambitious new project on the outskirts of Vancouver. Ecowaste Industries Ltd. is not just a landfill; it's the birthplace of a groundbreaking circular economy campus, where construction waste finds new life. "We were both thinking about the same thing at the same time," says Gil Yaron of Light House Sustainability Society, highlighting the serendipitous collaboration that started it all. Set to open in 2026, this innovative site will bring together local pioneers like VEMA Deconstruction and Plantee Bioplastics Inc., showcasing how cutting-edge AI technology and creative reuse can revolutionize the building industry. With materials like recycled wood, Forest Foam insulation, and prefab panel homes, the campus aims to not only recycle but redefine construction. As Richard Chen of Plantee Bioplastics puts it, "We take the best of each product" to create sustainable solutions. This isn't just another recycling facility-it's the future of eco-friendly construction in action, and there's nothing quite like it in Canada.