July 23, 2014

UBC Masters Research Assistant Position Available: Compost

We have an exciting opportunity to share! Are you or someone you know interested in compost, composting technology and compostable food ware? Do you want to advance material assessments for compostability? BSI and the University of British Columbia are working
March 28, 2012

Certification Series: Good-bye, Logo Confusion! BSI is here to help.

In this Certification series, Mallory McLeod, one of our BSI staff, shares her certification smarts with you. We hope to de-mystify all the logos and stickers you’ve seen — or not seen — on your compostable packaging products! At BSI, we’ve
March 28, 2012

Check this out: Eco label guide

As green consumers, you look for claims and certifications that will help you make informed decisions about your purchases. But in order to make the right choice, you need to understand the implications of these labels. David Suzuki’s Queen of Green,
March 20, 2012

Two Richmond Night Markets…But Where’s the Sustainability?

In today’s news, the City of Richmond has approved a permit for the Richmond Night Market, which will be located by River Rock Casino. This means that there will most likely be TWO night markets in Richmond, if Summer Night Market
February 27, 2012

[Press Release] Think green to win tickets to THE LORAX

For Immediate Release February 27, 2012 Little Orange Lorax inspires us all to go Green! Local companies Dunbar Theatre & BSI Biodegradable Solutions are partnering to celebrate the release of the Lorax movie with a one-of-a-kind “sustainable theatre”. The event
February 27, 2012

Win free tickets! Lorax opening night ticket contest

Join Us March 2 at Dunbar Theatre!
February 18, 2012

BSI makes a splash at the BC Foodservice Expo!

The BC Foodservice Expo is Western Canada’s largest hospitality tradeshow. This year, the Expo took place on January 29th and 30th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The BSI team was especially happy to see the strong emphasis put on sustainability by the
February 7, 2012

Straw Wars: The campaign keeping straws out of restaurants…and landfills

Straw Wars is a great campaign launched in London’s trendy Soho neighbourhood by restaurants, hotels and bars. Member businesses pledge to cut down the use—and eventual disposal—of plastic straws. Plastic straws are technically recyclable. But they’re not likely to be
January 31, 2012

[Press Release] Canadian company pioneers new Canadian-made compostable food wrap

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 31, 2012 Canadian company pioneers new Canadian-made compostable food wrapBSI Biodegradable Solutions launches three original products Vancouver, BC —The restaurant and food service industry can soon add compostable wrap paper to its list of eco-responsible food product