{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises","title":"Ben Christensen // Co-founder of Cambium","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1602,"description":"In episode 200 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Ben Christensen, co-founder of Cambium, on transforming trees into sustainable materials and the inefficiencies in the lumber industry.The business focuses on salvaging wood from urban areas and processing it locally, creating a more sustainable supply chain. The company's carbon-smart materials offer significant carbon savings compared to traditional forestry. Ben highlights the positive response from cities and architects and the potential for job creation.He also discusses the challenges of scaling the business and outlines the company's goals for the future.Key Takeaways:Cambium Carbon focuses on salvaging wood from urban areas and processing it locally to create a more sustainable supply chain.The company's carbon-smart materials made from salvaged urban wood offer significant carbon savings compared to traditional forestry.Cities and architects have responded positively to Cambium's sustainable materials.Amazing potential for local job creation.Cambium has clear goals and a timeline mapped out for the future as it continues to grow.Chapters:timing of chapters might be a bit off after editing.00:00 Introduction and Background03:15 Identifying Inefficiencies in the Lumber Industry08:35 Building a Sustainable Supply Chain13:22 The Carbon Savings of Cambium's Approach16:41 Positive Response from Cities and Architects18:43 The Potential for Job Creation20:58 Challenges in Scaling the Business23:58 Timeline and Goals for the FutureAbout CambiumCambium, a pioneering company in the field of sustainable wood utilization, is revolutionizing the way we think about urban wood waste and its potential impact on the environment. At the core of the company's mission is the transformation of fallen urban trees, which would otherwise be discarded, into high-value wood products.This innovative approach not only prevents wood waste but also contributes to new tree planting, creating a sustainable cycle that...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CMjNZSE9-K1JHNGSgWvPa6AJ4pONoFgGpZ_VdP2tKuY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYmNk/ZGY5M2ZlMGFmY2Rl/NDQ3NmU1MmNhMjg0/YWNiZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}