Challenge: Traditional foam products have a heavy environmental footprint and rely on fossil-based feedstocks.
Approach: Partnering with a local university, our team developed a pathway for producing biofoam from wood residues and CTMP pulp, transforming forest byproducts into sustainable, high-performance materials.
Result: Demonstrated that CTMP-based biofoam is both efficient and cost-effective at pilot scale, offering a renewable alternative to petrochemical foams.
Expertise Delivered: Process development · Environmental impact assessment · Pilot plant design and engineering · Quality assurance · Project management

Challenge: An Indigenous-owned enterprise sought to expand its engineered wood offerings and achieve product certification to enter new markets.
Approach: Conducted market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and a regulatory review to support certification and expansion.
Result: Developed a strategic roadmap enabling certified product diversification and a stronger presence in regional and national markets.
Expertise Delivered: Technology assessment · Market strategy · Regulatory compliance

Challenge: A forestry manufacturer’s annual production capacity of 110,000 tree shelters could not meet growing demand exceeding 330,000 units.
Approach: Partnered to identify manufacturing process improvements, supplier options, and workforce training strategies.
Result: Enhanced production efficiency and throughput to meet regional reforestation and restoration demands.
Expertise Delivered: Quality control and assurance · Supplier selection · Performance optimization · Training support

Challenge: A community-driven forest recovery initiative faced uncertainty in fiber supply, licensing, and market stability.
Approach: Conducted feasibility analysis, fiber sourcing assessment, and pilot testing to evaluate technical and economic viability.
Result: Identified sustainable production pathways delivering economic benefits, enhanced community resilience, and long-term market growth.
Expertise Delivered: Technology assessment · Market strategy · Process development · Sensitivity analysis · Design and engineering

Challenge: Firewood bundling and packaging industries rely on non-biodegradable polypropylene and nylon twines, contributing to persistent plastic waste.
Approach: Tested natural-fiber alternatives — hemp, jute, sisal, and bamboo — assessing mechanical strength, durability, and environmental performance.
Result: Identified biodegradable twines suitable for industrial applications, reducing plastic pollution and supporting a circular economy.
Expertise Delivered: Technology assessment · Process development · Prototyping and testing · Environmental impact assessment

Challenge: Aging pulp and paper mills in BC face high energy costs, tightening emissions regulations, and declining competitiveness.
Approach: Evaluated retrofit opportunities across multiple sites to integrate bioenergy, biochemicals, and biomaterials within existing mill operations.
Result: Identified cost-effective retrofit options enabling up to 50% emission reduction while improving profitability through diversified bioproduct lines.
Expertise Delivered: Technology assessment · Process development · Sensitivity analysis · Environmental impact assessment · Design and engineering · Project management