Meet the Expert: Brian Donahue, Managing Partner, Canvus, Inc.
Canvus is a manufacturer of furniture made from wind turbine blades. 5,000-8,000 wind turbine blades are retired each year. The wind industry has struggled with recycling them due to their massive size, durability, and fiberglass material. Canvus created a solution for these blades by upcycling them at scale into furniture designed for communities, parks, and schools.
We developed products that not only serve essential function needed in our public spaces, but also bring a sense of excitement and uniqueness.
All our upcycled benches, planters, and picnic sets are fully assembled, maintenance-free, and built to last 25+ years. In solving a problem, we created a new opportunity for the renewable industry to give back to their communities. Our Request Program allows companies with a commitment to renewable energy to make a positive impact in public spaces by donating sustainable furniture to communities across the U.S.
Discover all of the AMAZING ART on Canvus’ website HERE –> https://www.gocanvus.com/
Artists painting old wind turbine blades for Canvus
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Challenge: Find items that are normally recycled and turn them into art.
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Highlighted Book for this Episode!
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet by Jess French (Author)
Book List!
The Power of the Wind Harvested – Understanding Wind Power for Kids Children’s Electricity Books by Baby Professor
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition by William Kamkwamba (Author), Bryan Mealer (Author), Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator)
Renewable Energy: Discover the Fuel of the Future With 20 Projects by Joshua Sneideman (Author), Erin Twamley (Author), Heather Jane Brinesh (Illustrator)
