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Woodchuck to Be Featured on “Advancements with Ted Danson” on Bloomberg TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Woodchuck, the AI-powered climate-tech startup redefining how construction and manufacturing industries handle wood waste, is excited to announce its upcoming feature on the award-winning television series Advancements with Ted Danson. The episode will air on Saturday, August 30th at 8:00 PM ET on Bloomberg TV.

“Our goal is to empower contractors, manufacturers, and biomass energy producers by streamlining wood waste diversion and processing. We are committed to transforming waste into value, reducing costs and reducing landfill usage."

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Hosted by renowned actor and environmental advocate Ted Danson, Advancements explores cutting-edge solutions across industries and showcases the people and technologies driving progress in sustainability, health, education, and more. In this upcoming episode, viewers will get an inside look at how Woodchuck is addressing one of construction’s most overlooked environmental problems—wood waste.

The segment will highlight how Woodchuck’s AI-powered platform is helping contractors, manufacturers, and municipalities keep reusable wood out of landfills and convert it into clean, renewable energy. The company’s innovative approach combines computer vision, smart logistics, and data-driven decision-making to recover valuable materials that would otherwise go to waste.

“Our goal is to empower contractors, manufacturers, and biomass energy producers by streamlining wood waste diversion and processing. We are committed to transforming waste into value, reducing costs, reducing landfill usage, and providing a steady, sustainable supply of biomass,” said Todd Thomas, CEO of Woodchuck. “We’re honored to share our story on Advancements and showcase how technology can play a leading role in solving the climate crisis.”

Tune in to Bloomberg TV on August 30th to see how Woodchuck is building a cleaner future—one 2x4 at a time.

For more information about Woodchuck, visit www.woodchuck.ai

About Woodchuck

Woodchuck is a climate impact start-up dedicated to empowering contractors, manufacturers, and biomass energy producers by streamlining wood waste diversion and processing. We are committed to leveraging advanced AI technologies to transform waste into valuable resources, reduce landfill usage, and provide a steady, sustainable supply of biomass. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Woodchuck is funded by an investor syndicate led by Mason Fink, Beckett Industries, NorthStar Clean Energy and High Alpha Innovation. For more information, visit https://woodchuck.ai/.

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