Building Products of Canada Corp. (BP Canada) - Edmonton

Working towards Zero Waste in the LaSalle and Edmonton roofing plants, the company has agreements with several manufacturers to recycle shingle waste into paving asphalt and to use as fuel in cement plants.

The Edmonton plant operates a paper recycling depot, part of the city’s network of recycling drop-off centres. On a yearly basis, the depot collects thousands of tons of waste paper used in the production of felts.

All of the cellulosic fibre used in the manufacture of the company’s wood fibre panels in the Pont-Rouge plant is from post-industrial and post-consumer waste. These panels contain absolutely no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, HCFC or Pentane. In the manufacturing process, residues that cannot be recycled to create new products are converted into safe fertilizers that are given to local farmers. At the end of the building lifecycle, 99% of these panels can be recycled.

BP’s focus on the future assures that sustainable development remains a core driver of its strategic plan. With a commitment to respecting new environmental regulations, the company offers a line-up of environmentally-safe products that promote energy efficiency and sustainability. Sold under the Eco-Logical banner, they include interior and exterior insulated sheathings, air barriers and acoustical panels.

BP supports and manufactures in compliance with government and industry ecoENERGY standards and programs. BP is a member of the Canadian Green Building Council and manufactures FSC® (FSC-C113184) fibreboard products that meet LEED guidelines for reducing a building’s energy consumption.