CPI Pilot Turns Construction Plastic into Building Innovation
On April 7th, Light House, Infina Technologies, and Plascon Plastics hosted a live pilot demonstration for the Construction Plastics Initiative (CPI). Held at Plascon Plastics in Delta, the event showcased how plastics recovered from construction sites across the Lower Mainland are being used in a pilot production run of components for InfinaNet—an innovative voided concrete system for floor slabs and wall systems in multi-unit residential buildings. The system is designed to reduce material use by removing up to 30% of non-structural concrete.
SOMA PR led the planning and execution of the event, including media outreach and coordination, resulting in coverage across CTV News, CityNews, Vancouver Sun, Daily Hive, ReNew Canada, Recycling Today, and more.
“The construction sector generates about one third of Canada’s waste,” said Gil Yaron, Managing Director of Circular Innovation at Light House, in a CityNews interview, noting that the industry is working to reduce this impact while finding value in materials to benefit both the sector and the broader economy.
In Canada, an estimated 7,112 kilotonnes (kt) of plastic entered the domestic market in 2021. Despite this, the plastics economy remains largely linear, with only 26.5% of discarded plastic diverted for material recovery—and virtually none from construction sites. As a result, an estimated $8 billion in plastic value is lost to waste each year, highlighting a significant opportunity to recover and reuse materials that would otherwise be discarded.
This demonstration provided an early look at how recovered construction plastics can be reintegrated into new building materials, while supporting systems designed to reduce reliance on concrete: one of the most emissions-intensive materials in construction. By showcasing this approach in action, the initiative highlights a practical pathway toward more sustainable, resource-efficient building practices.
Supported by CleanBC and Environment and Climate Change Canada, the pilot reflects growing momentum behind circular, low-carbon construction solutions. It signals a shift in how the industry is rethinking material use, with scalable innovations that can help modernize building practices while reducing environmental impact.
Media Coverage:
CTV News
City News
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun (Print Edition)
The Province
MSN
Prince George Post
ReNew Canada
Recycling Today
Daily Hive
Vancouver Sun
The Province
Ottawa Citizen
Prince George Post
The Windsor Star
