Trees aren't trash: Turning urban trees into lumber | Mike McGarry | TEDxWinnipeg

Instead of chipping and landfilling urban trees, we can use them to build, furnish and style our cities. Mike is the co-founder and operations manager for Urban Lumber alongside partner Carlee Farmer, the self-described serial woodpreneur will share how by using new tools and technologies, urban trees need not see a wood chipper or landfill again. Mike McGarry is an entrepreneur and environmental advocate revolutionizing urban forestry in Winnipeg. As the founder of Urban Lumber, Mike has transformed his decade-long passion for the forest industry into a groundbreaking mission: recycling Winnipeg's trees. His journey, marked by triumphs and setbacks, embodies the resilience of true innovation. From founding WPG Timber Co to pioneering Urban Lumber, Mike's unwavering commitment to sustainable urban forestry is reshaping how cities interact with their green spaces, proving that local action can drive significant environmental change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx