The Refreshing Truth

Not all veggies are equal, and not all biodegradable plastics are either. Discover the difference between biodegradable and certified compostable plastics, and which will serve the planet better in the long run!

Reduce, reuse, recycle, rinse, repeat. We all want the plastic garbage problem to go away, but what do we do when everywhere we go, our purchases are wrapped in layers of plastic? What are the best alternatives going to be, once single-use plastics are no longer available?

To keep your business going during a global pandemic, with an impending plastics ban, you also need to know your challenges, develop a finely tuned plan, and secure the right set of tools to make it all happen. Find out how the ban will affect you, and options to get you started off on the right foot.

      Let your Voice be the Seed of Change  We’re at a critical point in getting ready for new legislation in Canada that could shape the way we think, how we interact with our environment, even the air we breathe. We all know that single-use synthetic...

Last week NPR broke a massive investigative piece, digging up the facts on why every single piece of plastic we’ve ever used still exists under a mountain of lies. We were moved by how it opened our eyes, and told the full story about the failings of the recycling industry, and where we’ve been left because of our unwitting ways.

  getting down & dirty with compost It’s a complicated time, as we try to making eco-friendly shopping choices, without adding to the pandemic by bringing our own reusable bags. One way we’ve found that helps to check the right boxes is the movement towards...

        Compostable vs Covid  2020 has thrown our North-American culture a major curve-ball, with the Corona virus sweeping across the continent, and the world. From handshakes to hockey, we’ve had to consider what behaviours and activities we need to shelve for...

        2020 Here We Grow! So, 2020 is here.  It’s Jan.7... are you already sick of hearing all the hype about how it’s going to be such a great year and blah blah blah? I will admit, there is something about the pure association of seeing 2020 that has caused me...