March 28, 2012
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, …
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. …