Zero Waste
Kelowna man encouraging others to ‘buy nothing’ with Facebook group
Tired of marketplace ads to buy buy buy? This group is promoting buying nothing. Johnny…
iN VIDEO: There’s more than one way to a zero-waste lifestyle
The co-creator of a zero-waste non-profit says she no longer limits herself to keeping track…
Kelowna company’s composters most funded Indiegogo campaign of 2021
A Kelowna company’s kitchen-counter composter is the most funded Indiegogo campaign of 2021 so far.…
Zero-waste meal prep service on offer in Okanagan
A B.C. food prep company that currently serves the Okanagan has entered the zero waste…
iN VIDEO: Vernon zero-waste company’s pitch met with offers on Dragons’ Den
Two Vernon sisters are receiving mentorship and investment in their zero-waste company from one of…
Successful launch of Kelowna refillery leads to first ever Kamloops location
Kamloops is soon to see their very first eco-friendly refillery, following on the heels of…
Despite pandemic, Kelowna’s 2nd zero-waste food store opens for business
Kelowna’s second zero-waste food store had a soft opening last week aiming to reduce plastic…
iN VIDEO: How this woman is leading the way to zero waste in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Shayne Meechan is as close to a zero waster as anyone could reasonably…
Meet the makers of Kamloops’ first zero-waste ‘refillery’
When three women noticed Kamloops was missing something – a store that has zero packaging…
How to avoid unnecessary garbage this holiday season
With the zero-waste movement catching on, the holidays are a great time to reduce your…
Here’s a good starting point if you’re trying to get to zero waste
KELOWNA – Even those most dedicated to generating zero waste realize it isn’t all that…
How this Kamloops couple is going zero waste
KAMLOOPS – The first thing you notice when you walk into Haley Feller and Sam…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops Blazers shooting for zero waste
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers home opener against the Kelowna Rockets tomorrow is also the…
Kamloops is wasting away
ONLY 10% OF GARBAGE IS ACTUAL GARBAGE KAMLOOPS - If you dropped by the Tournament Capital Centre Friday, you may have noticed a pile of garbage out front. Except most of it is not actually garbage. The city is undergoing a garbage audit to see just how much waste can be diverted and so far,...