SASKATOON — T-Rex was on a mission to save the planet, one metal scrap at a time. celebrated Earth Day by showcasing their work and highlighting that metal recycling is dino-mite.
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by gathering people for food, fellowship and recycling education, all done on location, guarded by a giant T-Rex and a Transformers duo.
BN Metals said of their Earth Day event, “Not only do we get to lend a hand to folks looking to repurpose their scrap, but we also get to do our part in keeping the prairies clean and green.”
The company’s Earth Day promotion included this powerful statement: “Earth Day’s a solid reminder of how far we’ve come and to keep pushing further.” It outlined how COâ‚‚ savings are made through metal recycling.
One of the big attractions at the Quebec Avenue business in Saskatoon are the enormous sculptures made from scrap metal, including a 15-foot T-Rex and two towering Transformers alongside a massive globe.
Stacey Heistad, lead facility administrator, said, “The T-Rex and Transformers were created by a scrap metal artist all the way from Thailand. The T-Rex itself was shipped in several pieces and we welded it together.”
Heistad noted that the business uses these sculptures as a fun way to promote metal recycling and create interest among younger generations.
“We feel they are a great way to show how your unwanted metals can be utilized to create something new,” added the facility administrator.
Although the T-Rex is stationary due to its size, the Transformers have travelled and made appearances at various events throughout Saskatoon.
The globe sculpture was created by staff at the facility using their own scrap from Saskatchewan.
Heistad acknowledged, “We have done a similar Earth Day event the past few years. It's our way of giving back to our customers and the community and thanking everyone for doing their part to recycle and keep the Earth green.”
The business invited the public to bring their scrap, and they would provide the snacks on Earth Day, April 22, as a way of showing appreciation and thanks for another year of recycling and doing right by the planet.
Some of those in attendance were familiar with the Saskatoon business and its work, while others came to learn about the services at the location and explore more recycling options in their city.
The sculptures were one of the highlights, especially for families and young children.
