News Items tag as: Zero waste

iN VIDEO: There's more than one way to a zero-waste lifestyle
May 21, 2021 - 6:00 AM

The co-creator of a zero-waste non-profit says she no longer limits herself to keeping track of waste by keeping it in a small jar.
Zero-waste meal prep service on offer in Okanagan
March 15, 2021 - 6:30 AM

A B.C. food prep company that currently serves the Okanagan has entered the zero waste realm.
iN VIDEO: Vernon zero-waste company's pitch met with offers on Dragons' Den
December 19, 2020 - 2:27 PM

Two Vernon sisters are receiving mentorship and investment in their zero-waste company from one of Canada's most renowned entrepreneurs, according to the season finale of Dragons' Den.
Despite pandemic, Kelowna's 2nd zero-waste food store opens for business
June 17, 2020 - 4:00 PM

Kelowna’s second zero-waste food store had a soft opening last week aiming to reduce plastic waste amid the global pandemic.
Meet the makers of Kamloops' first zero-waste 'refillery'
October 23, 2019 - 5:30 PM

When three women noticed Kamloops was missing something - a store that has zero packaging — they knew they'd have to work together to make it happen.
iN VIDEO: How this woman is leading the way to zero waste in the Okanagan
April 10, 2019 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - Shayne Meechan is as close to a zero waster as anyone could reasonably expect to get, but she’s still falling short.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

iN VIDEO: There's more than one way to a zero-waste lifestyle