Sustainability and Community Efforts
Every project we complete supports healthier homes, cleaner communities, and long-term environmental recovery across Manitoba.
Restoration work has an environmental footprint, but it does not need to be harmful or wasteful. At Relief Restorations, we are committed to reducing the impact of every project while preserving safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
We take a data-based approach to understanding our footprint, then implement practical steps that make our services cleaner, more efficient, and more community focused. From minimizing waste to planting trees and supporting local programs, our team works to create a positive impact long after the project is complete.
Our Commitment to Environmental Responsibility
We recognize that every restoration project creates emissions and generates waste. By understanding where that impact comes from, we can take meaningful action to reduce it. Our sustainability efforts focus on four key areas: reducing waste, cutting fuel use, choosing greener products, and supporting long-term environmental recovery through Tree Canada.
Planting Trees
For every project we complete, we support Tree Canada’s national planting programs by funding the planting of 1 to 2 new trees, based on project size. These trees grow in managed Canadian forests and contribute to long-term COâ‚‚ absorption, cleaner air, and healthier ecosystems.
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While newly planted trees absorb COâ‚‚ slowly in their early years, they contribute long-term benefits to the environment. Each tree may take 12 to 20 years to offset the footprint of an average restoration project, but planting them now creates the environmental benefits Manitoba will depend on in the future.
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1-2 Trees Planted Per Project to Offset COâ‚‚ Emissions
Simple Breakdown:
Environmental Impact Per Project
For most small to mid-size projects, the environmental footprint falls between 60 and 100 kg of COâ‚‚e. This includes travel time, responsible waste disposal, and the materials needed to safely complete the work. Most of this impact comes from fuel use and the disposal of damaged materials.
Detailed Breakdown: Understanding the Footprint
Clients who want a deeper view of our calculations can review the breakdown below.
Transportation Emissions
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An average project requires around 110 minutes of travel, equal to approximately 100 to 120 km. This results in an estimated 32 to 50 kg of COâ‚‚ from fuel use.
Waste Disposal Emissions
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A typical job produces around 150 lb of damaged or contaminated materials. Landfill life-cycle impacts add an estimated 14 to 27 kg of COâ‚‚e.
Materials & Consumables
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Containment poly, PPE, filters, and cleaning agents generate an additional 13 to 19 kg of COâ‚‚e.
Electricity & Other Usage
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Because Manitoba’s power grid is hydroelectric, electricity use from air scrubbers, dehumidifiers, and air movers adds a nearly negligible amount of emissions.
Total environmental footprint
60 to 100 kg of COâ‚‚e per project, depending on travel distance and project size.
What We Do to Reduce Our Environmental Impact
Recycling and waste reduction
• Metal materials are separated and recycled properly.
• Cardboard packaging from equipment and materials is recycled.
• We minimize demolition whenever possible and avoid unnecessary removal of materials.
• Hazardous materials, including mould or asbestos-contaminated waste, follow strict Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health regulations and disposal requirements.
Greener project materials
• We use botanical disinfectants, including Benefect products, which are plant based and low toxicity.
• Energy-efficient machines are selected whenever possible to reduce on-site consumption.
• HEPA equipment uses reusable pre-filters where appropriate to reduce material waste.
Lower fuel consumption and efficient routing
• Assessments in the same neighbourhood are grouped to reduce repeated travel.
• Vehicle tracking helps us reduce unnecessary driving and route vehicles more efficiently.
• DEF usage in diesel trucks reduces emissions and helps engines run cleaner.
• Technicians are trained to avoid idle time and to complete tasks in fewer trips when possible.
Strict safety and environmental standards
Our sustainability efforts align with the work we already perform professionally and safely. All projects follow:
• IICRC S500 (water damage) and S520 (mould remediation) standards
• Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Part 37 for asbestos
• Local disposal regulations for hazardous and contaminated materials
These standards ensure environmental protection while keeping occupants and workers safe.
Choosing Relief Restorations means choosing a company that takes responsibility for its footprint, supports Canadian forests, and follows strict environmental and safety standards on every job. You receive the same high level of quality and protection, with a commitment to greener practices and long-term community support.
