Last week, I joined industry leaders at the Data Center Decarb Summit, where I hosted a fireside chat with Buddy Rizer, Executive Director of Economic Development for Loudoun County, Virginia. The gathering brought together experts focused on grid resiliency, infrastructure planning, and the growing sustainability demands tied to rapid digital expansion.

Our discussion touched on how Loudoun County became home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers, what’s shaping the next wave of development, and how communities can balance innovation with long-term environmental responsibility. Buddy offered thoughtful perspective on the region’s evolution and the importance of looking ahead as the industry continues to scale.

The event underscored a message we see across all sectors: sustainability succeeds when organizations plan ahead, think in full lifecycle terms, and commit to keeping materials in use. While the challenges facing data centers differ from those in the built environment, the underlying principles of responsible growth and smart resource management are shared.

For Ecoserv, it was a meaningful reminder that circularity has a role in every industry. When organizations prioritize reuse, reduce waste, and design with purpose, the environmental and community benefits compound.

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