November 29, 2011

Congratulations to the TPH Sustainability Award winner…

…. our very own CEO, Susanna Carson! Last week, we congratulated Susanna on becoming one of the finalists in the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. We’re proud to announce that Susanna, with BSI Biodegradable Solutions, was awarded the TPH Sustainability Award
November 29, 2011

BSI on the GOtoGAL!

We were recently featured on Episode 6 of the GOtoGAL! Did you catch us? If you didn’t, that’s okay, because we’ve embedded the Youtube version below: Remember, you can also catch future episodes of the GOtoGAL Thursdays at 8pm on
November 16, 2011

BSI to be on Chek TV’s GOtoGAL

Have you been watching the GOtoGAL on Chek TV? Video link: https:/youtu.be/J_tkNPGVGyU So what is the GOtoGAL? A Comedic Lifestyle Series about a ” lifestyle” expert sourcing the best places, products and services in Vancouver and beyond! BSI will be
November 6, 2011

Time for a recap! Memories from the BSI Sustainability Gala

On September 28th 2011, we hosted our first ever Sustainable Enterprise Gala at the Vancouver Aquarium. We held the event to celebrate the success of our fellow Canadian companies dedicated to sustainable products, business, and conservation. For BSI, this event marked 7+
October 28, 2011

Congratulations to the Women Entrepreneur Award Finalists!

We want to— a special, heartfelt congratulations to BSI’s CEO, Susanna Carson! Susanna is a finalist for the 2011 Royal Bank of Canada’s Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards’ TPH Sustainability Award. This award is given to: …a business for its proven
October 28, 2011

BSIbio Field Trip: All about our Burns Bog tour!

Last month, our team hosted an invitation-only party to celebrate sustainability in Metro Vancouver. The venue? The Vancouver Aquarium! And our honoured guests? Our fellow owners and employees of sustainably-minded businesses, co-operatives and non-profits. Highlights of the night included a
October 24, 2011
A green + grass-print paper bag with "Wacoal Bra Recycle" printed on it sits on a wooden surface. A clear jar of what looks like recovered fibre sits to the right of the bag.

Recycling: Bras to Fuel?

Wacoal and Triumph, two large lingerie brands, have been collecting old bras from their Japanese customers. After removing the metal underwires, the two companies process the fabric into refuse paper and plastic fuel (RPF). Then, the final product—tiny RPF pellets
October 15, 2011
Graphic text reads "From Farms to Forks 2"

From Farms to Forks 2 | A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party

What: From Farms to Forks 2 About: An event by Growing Chefs! to promote support for local and sustainable food. They pair top Vancouver restaurant chefs with local produce growers to treat guests with top-notch dishes with small footprints. Ticket holders will
September 22, 2011

VIDEO: Grocery Store Wars

Have you ever imagined doing your regular grocery run within the world of Star Wars? The Scene: Lasers flashing around you as you forage the Organic produce section. A cucumber in full Jedi dress strolls beneath your feet… Sounds like