November 6, 2011
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
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 15, 2011
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 …
July 19, 2011
Earlier today, the American Midwest’s Dow Chemical Company announced its new joint venture with Mitsui Chemicals of Tokyo. They plan to produce ethanol—and eventually biopolymers (a.k.a. bio-based plastics) —using sugar cane as a feedstock. Read the full press release here. …
July 5, 2011
Another brand joins the compostable train! Puma is proud to present the brand’s new “Clever Little Shopper” – a compostable retail bag that’s made from cornstarch. See their trailer below. Of course, you should always bring your own reusable bag. …
June 27, 2011
With this new store concept, consumers can buy what they need and nothing more. All while enjoying a 100% packaging free shopping experience. You know what that means –No more slimy herbs in the back of your refrigerator!