Episode 07 - The Reframing of Demolition into Sustainable Deconstruction with Stephen Filyo

As a leader in the field of sustainability, Stephen Filyo cofounded BlueEarth Deconstruction with the intention of using innovative business as a tool to protect the longevity of the planet. Faced with the harsh reality that about one third of all landfills are consumed by demolition and construction debris, his company aims to create incentives for people to consider a different path to more conscious building and renovation work. By focusing on everything that is reusable in a building, they are able to divert these materials from the waste stream by donating them to local nonprofit organizations for reuse. Stephen believes that we should all be building for reuse and not just single use in order to avoid producing these large volumes of waste. He shares his insight on the value of a deconstruction project and the urgency and importance of spreading the word on how we can shift from demolition to sustainable deconstruction collectively. Mentioned in this episode: BlueEarth Deconstruction BlueEarth Deconstruction on IG BlueEarth Deconstruction on Facebook Chicago Furniture Bank The WasteShed BMRA (Building Materials Reuse Association) Have thoughts or comments to share? Feel free to reach out to MAREDI Design at [email protected]