June 30, 2016

Our BSIbio #PlasticFreeJuly Week!

Guess what tomorrow is, other than Canada Day? It’s the #PlasticFreeJuly challenge! Begun 5 years ago in Perth, Australia, the challenge is now gaining ground worldwide. The point is that for a day, a week, or the whole month, we try to
May 10, 2016

Buy Better SALE on Compostable Take-out Packaging!

We’re having a blowout SALE on compostable foodware from May 10 – 31, 2016. Planning a zero-waste, sustainable event? Selling food at a farmers’ market this summer? Using compostable take-out containers at your cafe or restaurant? We have good news for you! Save up
April 21, 2016

ZERO WASTE Events are Simple with These 3 Questions

With today being Earth Day, it’s a great time to think about sustainability for your events and conferences. Here are 3 questions you should ask.
April 19, 2016

How to cut the waste out of sampling!

Have you been wondering how to sample the zero waste way? Providing samples is an incredibly effective way to get your brand noticed. Item sales can increase up to 74% over a 20-week period according to a study from R.I.S.E. (Report on
April 6, 2016

What Can Compostables Do? Workshop @ COOL2016 Expo April 18

Want to green your upcoming event or operations with compostables? Learn how at the COOL2016 Expo: Cool Events for a Cool Planet, hosted by the City of Richmond Sustainable Event initiative and taking place on April 18. To kick off the event,
March 14, 2016

3 Easy Questions for AWESOME Sustainable Events

For events, reducing environmental impact is not only recommended, it’s expected! Here are 3 questions to guide your “zero waste” event plans.
February 29, 2016

3 Lessons in Sustainable Packaging

2015 was a big year for the “hot topic” of sustainability – did anything really change? You may have noticed more conversations surrounding reducing our impact on the environment, climate change, composting, sustainable brands and all the rest – but
February 5, 2016

From touchdown to trash talk – compostable food ware is a ‘must have’ for consumers today

This weekend, as people all over North America gather around their televisions and potluck meals, they will be talking about football, beer, and FOOD! Check out what Marylin Denis has to say about hosting a party with perfect, effortless clean-up that is
October 5, 2015
The bundled-up BSI Research team carefully sifts out compostable products for disintegration analysis

EPISODE 5: An End… and A Beginning. A Compost Story Conclusion

This is the fifth and final post in a 5-part series following the journey from certification to acceptance of our compostable food ware products in the Metro Vancouver region. Read Episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the background on this story. And don’t forget to bookmark