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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iN VIDEO: Kamloops baker gives crash course on making the perfect macaron
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Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
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iN VIDEO: There's more than one way to a zero-waste lifestyle