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
September 3, 2015
The BSI Team smiles through their safety gear after a productive day at the Harvest Power facility in Richmond, BC.

EPISODE 4: Harvesting Power… A Compost Story: Research in Richmond

This is the fourth post in a 5-part series following our compostable food ware products in action. We’ll guide you through their journey from certification to acceptance in the Metro Vancouver region. Read Episodes 1, 2, and 3 for the background on this story, and
August 20, 2015

EPISODE 3: Whistle while we work… A Compost Story in Whistler, BC

This is the third post in a 5-part series on our journey from certification to acceptance for our compostable food ware products in the Metro Vancouver region. Read Episodes 1 and 2 for the background on this story, and bookmark our blog to follow along!
July 23, 2015
The BSI team breaks a collective sweat stowing our sample bags in their test spots

EPISODE 2: As the Soil Turns… A Compost Story: Adventures in Lytton

This is the second post in a 5-part series on our journey from certification to acceptance of our compostable food ware products in Metro Vancouver. Read Episode 1 for the background on this story, and bookmark our blog to follow along! This
July 15, 2015

EPISODE 1: Once Upon a Time… A Compost Story: How We Got To Here

This post begins a multi-part series on our journey from certification to acceptance for our compostable food ware in theVancouver Lower Mainland of BC, Canada. See Episodes Episodes 2, 3, 4 & 5 for more! BSIbio is a specialist in compostable food ware and packaging.
March 26, 2015

CEO Speaks! Testing Compostable Foodware and Building Industry Relationships at SUSTPACK 2015

Next week, our CEO Susanna Carson and Compost Specialist Emily McGill will be attending SUSTPACK 2015, a convergence of experts on all topics relating to packaging and sustainability, including compostables! Susanna was interviewed by Packaging Digest about her talk and some critical questions
November 18, 2014

$2,500 Scholarship Available – Growing Talent in Composting

We love seeing talent grow in our field.  If you’re a student considering the wonderful world of composting, have a look at the following announcement from the US Composting Council: With the support and donation from Filtrexx International, the Composting Council Research and