About this episode
You might associate wood pellets with backyard barbecues, but their real potential lies in shaping a sustainable energy future. In this episode, Aspen speaks with Gord Murray, Executive Director of the Wood Pellet Association of Canada, about how Canada’s wood pellet industry is helping reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, supporting sustainable forest management, and leading the bioeconomy.
Gord shares the incredible journey of how the industry evolved, misconceptions about pellet production, and what lies ahead—from powering cities to producing biochar and enabling carbon capture technologies.
Check out WPAC:
https://pellet.org/
The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that has been the voice of the sustainable forest industry in Alberta since 1942. Alberta's forest industry supports over 31,500 jobs and generates $5.8 billion in provincial GDP.
Join us as we connect with industry leaders and discuss topics like sustainability, innovation, partnerships, nature-based climate solutions, and more. Don't forget to follow us on social media @albertaforests and @loveabforests to join the conversation.
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