Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to allocate funds for the development of a facility dedicated to wood upcycling. The purpose is to transform wood waste into useful products, promoting environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: $23,000,000 is allocated from Minnesota's general fund for the fiscal year 2026.
• Purpose of Funds: The financial resources are intended for a grant to the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.
• Facility Development: The funds will be used to construct a wood upcycling campus.

Goals and Objectives

• Material Processing: The campus is intended to process wood waste into various products, including:

  • Lumber
  • Furniture
  • Building materials
  • Compost
  • Mulch
  • Biochar

• Energy Production: The facility will also focus on energy generation from wood waste, contributing to renewable energy efforts.

Significant Changes

• The introduction of a wood upcycling facility represents a new initiative, enhancing the state's capacity for sustainable waste management and product innovation.

Relevant Terms

wood upcycling, wood waste, lumber, furniture, building materials, compost, mulch, biochar, energy production, pollution control, Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.