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‘Local-Washing’ BC Wineries get caught red-handed. And there’s a lesson for all businesses here.

October 13th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Newspapers, blogs and on-line articles were alight last week with the rapidly-maturing story of how large wineries got caught selling wine made from imported grapes in the ‘BC Wines’ or ‘Canadian Wines’ section of the liquor store. The three winemakers, including the Ontario companies that make Peller Estates and Jackson Triggs, have been under fire [...]

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Tags: Sustainable Lifestyle · Sustainable Products

BC’s Throne Speech: Eco-Marketing bonanza, or just more hot green air?

February 15th, 2007 · No Comments

  On February 13th, 2007, Parliament was launched with a Throne Speech that “calls for bold action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” Included among the politically ambitious if somewhat vague promises, were a number of concepts that should prove fertile for businesses who are already walking the walk. One that caught my attention was “A new $25-million Innovative [...]

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Tags: Green Points of View · Green Politics