In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of deconstruction and circular economy in San Antonio with our incredible guest, Stephanie Phillips. 🌿

San Antonio is leading the charge as the largest city in North America with a deconstruction ordinance, and it's revolutionizing how we think about waste and building materials. Instead of demolishing buildings and sending tons of valuable materials to landfills, deconstruction allows us to reclaim high-quality resources like old-growth wood, bricks, and more—turning waste into opportunities for reuse.

Stephanie shares her passion for embodied carbon, historic preservation, and how we can build communities around reuse rather than landfills. We also explore the challenges of scaling deconstruction, the environmental impact of traditional demolition, and the transformative power of rethinking waste in our city.

Together, we’ll learn how deconstruction creates more jobs, boosts the local economy, and contributes to a more sustainable future. If you're curious about how San Antonio is turning old into new, this episode is for you. Let’s explore how we can build a circular city, one deconstruction at a time.

📺Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to San Antonio's Deconstruction Ordinance
00:21 The Value of Reuse and Community Building
00:43 The Decline of Modern Construction Quality
01:34 Environmental and Economic Impacts of Construction
02:10 Deconstruction: A Sustainable Alternative
02:38 Boosting the Local Economy Through Deconstruction
03:16 Meet Stephanie Phillips: Circular Economy Advocate
04:56 Stephanie's Journey to Deconstruction
05:45 The Importance of Embodied Carbon
16:41 Challenges in Deconstruction and Policy Development
18:52 The Deconstruction Ordinance: A Community Effort
20:33 Addressing Concerns About Deconstruction
23:31 San Antonio's Leadership in Deconstruction
24:42 The Role of Workforce Development
26:59 The Vision for a Circular San Antonio
28:21 Scaling Deconstruction: Challenges and Opportunities
41:45 The Importance of Reclaimed Materials
48:28 Circular San Antonio: A Community Initiative
51:07 Physical Projects Showcasing Circularity
57:14 Conclusion: Building a Circular Future

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