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deborah
fincher
gus
beacon
mimi
faye
rose
carole
belle
manufacturer of products made from retired wind turbine blades Who We Are
Our Mission
Inspiring communities of “sustainability in motion”
by uniting retired materials to create exceptional products
Canvus
Inspiration
5,000–8,000
Blades reach the end of their life each year
Their size and durable material make them difficult to recycle For years, Canvus has been working with the renewable energy industry to find a solution.
Each blade can be reimagined into 45-50 products, extending their lifespan by 20-40 years. 120 – 200 ft long
15,000-40,000 lbs
crescent
style
belle
deborah
mimi
carole
organic
style
beacon
faye
rose
finley
Product Makeup
Retired Materials
rubber
Recycled material made from
post-industrial and post-consumer sources like tires and shoes. composite lumber
Recycled material made from plastic shrink-wrap and sawdust from wood milling operations mixed plastics
Recycled material made from post-consumer and post-industrial packaging like milk jugs, containers, and bottles. thermally modified lumber
Sustainably harvested wood that is treated using only heat and steam. Eliminates the need for chemicals and increases material lifespan
Product Makeup
Finishes
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brilliant
white
Designed with history in mind, the Brilliant White color pays homage to the original finish of the turbine blade. }
Born at the intersection of art and function, this sleek Cracked Pepper gray stands out in the modern world. }
Designed for Parks, Dark Walnut praises and emulates the beauty of nature, and our environment }
cracked pepper
dark
walnut
PAR
(Primed +
Ready)
Primed and Ready is a special coating we apply to the products allowing them to be painted. Engage with your local artists, students, and citizens to use our products as a canvas.
Read the Story
Share and Connect
Marketplace
National Parks: 423 State Parks: 6,600
Park Buildings
Campgrounds
Playgrounds
Trails
Cities: 19,495
Government Buildings
Parks
Recreation Areas
Downtown Areas
Event Venues:
1,500
Entrances
Open SpacesWalkways
Renewable Energy: 12,000 companies
Corporate Offices
Manufacturing/DCs
Wind Farm Entrances
Large Corporations: 20,140
Corporate Campuses
Manufacturing/DCs
Consumer Locations
Hotels & Resorts: 22,000
Entrances
Pools/Beaches
Trails
Outdoor Dining Areas
Shopping Malls: 116,000
Entrances
Open Spaces
Outdoor Dining Areas
Schools: K-12 130,930trade schools 7,100 universities 3,900 Campus Buildings
Open Spaces
Athletic Facilities
Hospitals:
6,100
Entrances
Open Spaces
Walkways
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Welcome
Blade Collection
1x beacon planter
1x rose bench or planter
1x gus bench or planter
2x faye hybrid
1x fincher hybrid
2x finley bench
Connect
Blade Collection
2x beacon planter
2x rose bench or planter
1x gus bench or planter
1x belle chair
1x carole table
3x faye hybrid
1x fincher hybrid2x mimi bench
Gather
Blade Collection
1x beacon planter
1x rose bench or planter
2x carole table
2x faye hybrid
2x fincher hybrid4x mimi bench
Experience
Blade Collection
1x deborah swing
1x carole table
1x beacon planter
1x rose bench or planter
2x gus bench or planter
1x belle chair
3x faye hybrid
2x finley bench2x mimi bench
1x fincher hybrid
8 Products
$37,893
13 Products
$64,421
12 Products
$46,631
15 Products
$72,359
Collections
Traditional Purchasing
Grants
Federal funds
Budget
Donations
Canvus Donors
Your Community
How To Buy
Who is a Donor:
Canvus Donors
renewable energy companies
technology companies
retailers
consumer goods mfg.
Your Community
local businesses
citizens
endowment
alumni
non-profit groups
Sustainability
Reimagination
Inspiration
parks
cities
schools
universities
Recipients:
Our Purpose
We design and deliver functional art to communities across the United States.
We hope to educate and inspire others to share and tell a story.
We support the advocators of citizens, students, visitors, customers, and employees.
Organic Designs
Uniting Retired Materials
Beautiful Finishing Options
Donor + Recipient Initiatives
A Canvas for Community Expression
Events Celebrating Communities
Message of Kindness
Educating on Sustainability
Inspiring Others
Delivering Excellent Products
Sharing and Connecting
Supporting Communities