Cambium Builds AI to Transform Waste Wood into Usable Lumber
Cambium is developing an AI-driven platform that aims to streamline the timber supply chain by connecting tree care services with lumber buyers, thereby reducing waste wood that typically ends up discarded. Founded by Ben Christensen and his team, the startup focuses on repurposing salvaged wood, promoting environmental sustainability while offering businesses consistent contracts and improved service. By digitizing transactions and gathering data across the fragmented timber industry, Cambium intends to make salvaged wood a viable and attractive option for various companies.
- This initiative highlights the intersection of technology and sustainability, showcasing how innovation can address both economic and environmental challenges in traditional industries.
- What potential impacts could Cambium’s innovations have on the broader timber market and its approach to sustainability in the long run?