December 16, 2016

3 Steps to Using Compostables at Your Holiday Events

It’s that time of the year again, and the past couple weeks have reminded Vancouverites that we are in fact a part of chilly Canada.  It’s a good time to be indoors, tucking in with a hot cup of cocoa,
November 7, 2016

Compostable Formalwear at a Black Tie Event

Our CEO Susanna Carson has taken compostable packaging to a new level.  On September 30th our CEO supported nature education and attended Nature Canada’s inaugural Nature Ball. More than the meal was sustainable at this black tie event. The event helps children
October 3, 2016

You are what you eat – how locally sourced food sends the right message

More than 50% of people agree that what you eat says a lot about who you are (Eaters Digest Report 2016). As an event organizer or food service provider, what does your food say about you? Diners everywhere are becoming increasingly
July 19, 2016

5 Tips for a Plastic Free Office!

BSIbio is one of many companies that joined the Plastic-Free July Challenge. What is that? It’s quite simple: Attempt to refuse single-use plastic during the month of July! At BSIbio, we took simple, day-to-day actions to drastically reduce our use of disposable plastic. Here’s
June 30, 2016

Our BSIbio #PlasticFreeJuly Week!

Guess what tomorrow is, other than Canada Day? It’s the #PlasticFreeJuly challenge! Begun 5 years ago in Perth, Australia, the challenge is now gaining ground worldwide. The point is that for a day, a week, or the whole month, we try to
May 10, 2016

Buy Better SALE on Compostable Take-out Packaging!

We’re having a blowout SALE on compostable foodware from May 10 – 31, 2016. Planning a zero-waste, sustainable event? Selling food at a farmers’ market this summer? Using compostable take-out containers at your cafe or restaurant? We have good news for you! Save up
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
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