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
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,
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
June 27, 2011

BYOC (Bring Your Own Container): The FIRST Packaging Free Grocery Store

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!
May 26, 2011

A quick video post: One Plastic Beach

For the past 12 years, Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang have been collecting plastic debris that have washed up on the shore of a beach in North Carolina. With all this plastic garbage, they make beautiful art sculptures and
May 20, 2011

Vancouver’s unique farmers markets and co-ops

Here’s a list of some of the most popular (plus some not so well-known) farmers markets and food co-ops that you should definitely check out!