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Materials & Manufacturing
Responsible resource stewardship, manufacturing, and recycling The art of transforming raw materials that are available into tools and materials that are needed.
Responsible resource stewardship, manufacturing, and recycling The art of transforming raw materials that are available into tools and materials that are needed.
Inhabitat.com overview of alternatives to concrete
Detailing 11 ( concrete) alternative building materials; photos, videos, and explanations including straw, hempcrete, grasscrete and more
Detailing 11 ( concrete) alternative building materials; photos, videos, and explanations including straw, hempcrete, grasscrete and more
Ever Green Recycling Institute
Ever Green Recycling Institute (EGRI) is a social enterprise organization established to recycle plastic and rubber waste in Liberia. EGRI collects and recycles waste plastic materials by turning them into diesel fuel, petroleum, and affordable building materials. The organization is dedicated to...
Ever Green Recycling Institute (EGRI) is a social enterprise organization established to recycle plastic and rubber waste in Liberia. EGRI collects and recycles waste plastic materials by turning them into diesel fuel, petroleum, and affordable building materials. The organization is dedicated to...
Zero-waste
Efficient usage, reuse, recycling or ecological re-integration of materials The idea of waste, something that gets discarded, is fundamentally incompatible with a holistic and optimized natural system. Everything transitions between states and between different life forms but nothing is "waste". Approximately...
Efficient usage, reuse, recycling or ecological re-integration of materials The idea of waste, something that gets discarded, is fundamentally incompatible with a holistic and optimized natural system. Everything transitions between states and between different life forms but nothing is "waste". Approximately...
Just BioFiber
The Just BioFiber Block building system is based on lego-inspired interlocking hempcrete blocks. The blocks - Are carbon negative to produce, - Absorb greenhouse gasses from the air over their lifespan. - Have a useful lifespan of 100 - 600 years - Are nontoxic and naturally resistant to mold and...
The Just BioFiber Block building system is based on lego-inspired interlocking hempcrete blocks. The blocks - Are carbon negative to produce, - Absorb greenhouse gasses from the air over their lifespan. - Have a useful lifespan of 100 - 600 years - Are nontoxic and naturally resistant to mold and...
Clothing
Made with organic fibre or other sustainable materials For better or worse humans lack the fur and feathers that most animals have to maintain body temperature and buffer themselves from harsh weather. While arguably not 100% necessary, clothing has been considered a basic human need in many cultures...
Made with organic fibre or other sustainable materials For better or worse humans lack the fur and feathers that most animals have to maintain body temperature and buffer themselves from harsh weather. While arguably not 100% necessary, clothing has been considered a basic human need in many cultures...
Camino
Canadian producer of fair trade and organic certified food products, owned by the worker-owned *La Siembra Co-operative*. Established in 1999, La Siembra became the first registered importers of Fairtrade Certified cocoa and sugar in North America.
Canadian producer of fair trade and organic certified food products, owned by the worker-owned *La Siembra Co-operative*. Established in 1999, La Siembra became the first registered importers of Fairtrade Certified cocoa and sugar in North America.
Zero Waste Manifesto
The Zero Waste Manifesto declares the rules and principles of a zero waste lifestyle--producing and consuming without producing materials that will be discarded into nature and the oceans--by considering the following values: 1. Well-being of Plants and Animals over Consumer Needs and Ease of Use 2....
The Zero Waste Manifesto declares the rules and principles of a zero waste lifestyle--producing and consuming without producing materials that will be discarded into nature and the oceans--by considering the following values: 1. Well-being of Plants and Animals over Consumer Needs and Ease of Use 2....
Bliss, Cremation and Green Burial Services
Bliss is an eco-friendly cremation and green burial services company located in Vancouver B.C. They provide full service "green" funereal services as one of the first eco-burial business in western Canada. Biodegradable and eco-friendly materials and practices are employed and Bliss is part of a growing...
Bliss is an eco-friendly cremation and green burial services company located in Vancouver B.C. They provide full service "green" funereal services as one of the first eco-burial business in western Canada. Biodegradable and eco-friendly materials and practices are employed and Bliss is part of a growing...
Responsible Minerals Initiative
Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, RMI offers companies and their suppliers an independent, third-party audit that determines which smelters and refiners can be verified as having systems in place to responsibly source minerals. They also offer a Conflict Minerals Reporting Template,...
Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, RMI offers companies and their suppliers an independent, third-party audit that determines which smelters and refiners can be verified as having systems in place to responsibly source minerals. They also offer a Conflict Minerals Reporting Template,...
ByFusion Blocker
The ByFusion Blocker is an industrial machine for municipalities and Recycling Facilities that turns any category of plastic waste into a building material.
The ByFusion Blocker is an industrial machine for municipalities and Recycling Facilities that turns any category of plastic waste into a building material.
Elevate Packaging
Elevate Packaging provides 100% compostable packaging and labels for small businesses. They sell stock bags in small batches that you can order directly off their website, or they can also do custom bags with printing. All primary materials are compostable including the ink.
Elevate Packaging provides 100% compostable packaging and labels for small businesses. They sell stock bags in small batches that you can order directly off their website, or they can also do custom bags with printing. All primary materials are compostable including the ink.
Rootree Packaging
Rootree offers stock and custom compostable packaging options. The Rootree Vision To re-invent the packaging world in a transparent way, by: -sourcing or developing renewable materials; -using easier to recycle alternatives; -leading the industry in the use and development of compostable packaging -creating...
Rootree offers stock and custom compostable packaging options. The Rootree Vision To re-invent the packaging world in a transparent way, by: -sourcing or developing renewable materials; -using easier to recycle alternatives; -leading the industry in the use and development of compostable packaging -creating...
Ecologic Dentistry
At Ecologic Dentistry they consider the mouth to be the portal to the rest of our body and the mouth is where wellness begins. An holistic dental practice integrating ancient wisdom with advanced technology to make use of materials that are the least toxic to the body and to the environment.
At Ecologic Dentistry they consider the mouth to be the portal to the rest of our body and the mouth is where wellness begins. An holistic dental practice integrating ancient wisdom with advanced technology to make use of materials that are the least toxic to the body and to the environment.
Cortes Forestry General Partnership
The Cortes Forestry General Partnership (CFGP) is an equal partnership between the Klahoose Forestry N0 2 Limited Partnership (KF2LP) and the Cortes Community Forest Cooperative (CCFC) committed to building a resilient and vibrant world-class community-based forestry operation on Cortes Island.
The Cortes Forestry General Partnership (CFGP) is an equal partnership between the Klahoose Forestry N0 2 Limited Partnership (KF2LP) and the Cortes Community Forest Cooperative (CCFC) committed to building a resilient and vibrant world-class community-based forestry operation on Cortes Island.
Cortes Community Forest Cooperative
The Cortes Community Forest Cooperative (CCFC) is partners with the Klahoose First Nation in the Cortes Forestry General Partnership (CFGP). The CCFC operates on the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Homalco, Tla’amin and Wei Wai Kum peoples. We are the non-aboriginal equal partner in the Cortes...
The Cortes Community Forest Cooperative (CCFC) is partners with the Klahoose First Nation in the Cortes Forestry General Partnership (CFGP). The CCFC operates on the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Homalco, Tla’amin and Wei Wai Kum peoples. We are the non-aboriginal equal partner in the Cortes...
Global Organic Textile Standard International Working Group
Der Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)This data base contains the GOTS certified entities, their location, field of operation and product groups. Our mission is the development, implementation, verification, protection and promotion of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This standard stipulates...
Der Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)This data base contains the GOTS certified entities, their location, field of operation and product groups. Our mission is the development, implementation, verification, protection and promotion of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This standard stipulates...
Earthship Biotecture
Earthship is a type of house built with natural and recycled materials with energy conservation in mind. It is designed to produce water, electricity and food for its own use. Earthship basic design principles take advantage of the existing natural phenomena of the earth, building with natural and re-purposed...
Earthship is a type of house built with natural and recycled materials with energy conservation in mind. It is designed to produce water, electricity and food for its own use. Earthship basic design principles take advantage of the existing natural phenomena of the earth, building with natural and re-purposed...
Global Village Construction Set
The Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) is a modular, DIY, low-cost, high-performance platform that allows for the easy fabrication of the 50 different Industrial Machines that it takes to build a small, sustainable civilization with modern comforts. The project is to develop open-source industrial...
The Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) is a modular, DIY, low-cost, high-performance platform that allows for the easy fabrication of the 50 different Industrial Machines that it takes to build a small, sustainable civilization with modern comforts. The project is to develop open-source industrial...
Whaletown Garden Centre
The Whaletown Garden Centre offers organic seeds, hand tools, garden supplies, bagged mulches and manures, soil mineral powders, and mixed organic fertilizers, compost tea brewing kits and hydroponic materials are included. From early spring until late fall vegetable starts, perennial herbs, and flowers...
The Whaletown Garden Centre offers organic seeds, hand tools, garden supplies, bagged mulches and manures, soil mineral powders, and mixed organic fertilizers, compost tea brewing kits and hydroponic materials are included. From early spring until late fall vegetable starts, perennial herbs, and flowers...
B Corp Certification
B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. In order to achieve certification, a company must: * Demonstrate...
B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. In order to achieve certification, a company must: * Demonstrate...
Worlds Advance Saving Project
3D printing is WASP’s heart since a small and fast printer that materialises objects made of bio-plastic, clay, silicone and biocompatible materials, which mills wood and aluminium, makes it easy to start mini-productions. The revenue from the sales is invested in the research and development of...
3D printing is WASP’s heart since a small and fast printer that materialises objects made of bio-plastic, clay, silicone and biocompatible materials, which mills wood and aluminium, makes it easy to start mini-productions. The revenue from the sales is invested in the research and development of...
Electroculture for Beginners
Electroculture is the ancient practice of increasing yields utilizing certain materials to harvest the earth's atmospheric energy. This was presented in 1749 by Abbe Nollett, in the 1920s by Justin Christofleau, and 1940s by Viktor Schauberger. This energy is always present and all around us also known...
Electroculture is the ancient practice of increasing yields utilizing certain materials to harvest the earth's atmospheric energy. This was presented in 1749 by Abbe Nollett, in the 1920s by Justin Christofleau, and 1940s by Viktor Schauberger. This energy is always present and all around us also known...
How to Make Your Own Worm Farm
How to article to make a worm farm DIY farm. A stacking wormery, inexpensive compared to branded models and no fancy tools required. Materials list, instructions and pictures.
How to article to make a worm farm DIY farm. A stacking wormery, inexpensive compared to branded models and no fancy tools required. Materials list, instructions and pictures.
About Permaculture – Bending Oak
"...As it focuses primarily on design, permaculture mimics the relationships and patterns observed in nature to organize people, their buildings, food, water needs, daily routines and habits resulting in a design that yields an abundance of food, fiber, energy, building materials and all necessary provisions...
"...As it focuses primarily on design, permaculture mimics the relationships and patterns observed in nature to organize people, their buildings, food, water needs, daily routines and habits resulting in a design that yields an abundance of food, fiber, energy, building materials and all necessary provisions...
Bike Friday
Folding bicycle hand made in Eugene Oregon, with a commitment to environmentally benign products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Folding bicycle hand made in Eugene Oregon, with a commitment to environmentally benign products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
FairPhone
Fairphone is a social enterprise company that designs and produces socially and environmentally responsibility mobile phones. \r\n\r\nTheir mission is to create modular devices that are long lasting, easily repaired and upgraded, with ethically sourced materials and labor.
Fairphone is a social enterprise company that designs and produces socially and environmentally responsibility mobile phones. \r\n\r\nTheir mission is to create modular devices that are long lasting, easily repaired and upgraded, with ethically sourced materials and labor.
Patagonia
Patagonia makes clothing out of organic cotton, recycled down, and other ethically-sound materials, and will repair anything they sell for the flat fee of $5.
Patagonia makes clothing out of organic cotton, recycled down, and other ethically-sound materials, and will repair anything they sell for the flat fee of $5.
Vancouver Hack Space
The Vancouver Hack Space (VHS) is a physical space where people gather to share ideas, tools, opinions, and beer. Members work on personal projects, collaborate, and learn new skills. More than just a studio space, we share knowledge in a friendly and open atmosphere. We like 3D printers, laser cutting,...
The Vancouver Hack Space (VHS) is a physical space where people gather to share ideas, tools, opinions, and beer. Members work on personal projects, collaborate, and learn new skills. More than just a studio space, we share knowledge in a friendly and open atmosphere. We like 3D printers, laser cutting,...
MakerLabs
MakerLabs is a makerspace in Vancouver that provides you with the tools, space, and skills to make almost anything.
MakerLabs is a makerspace in Vancouver that provides you with the tools, space, and skills to make almost anything.
Instructables
Instructables is an online community of people who design and make things, from crafts, cooking, housing, vehicles, machinery and much more — step by step projects submitted from innovators, teachers and life long learners.
Instructables is an online community of people who design and make things, from crafts, cooking, housing, vehicles, machinery and much more — step by step projects submitted from innovators, teachers and life long learners.
Island Light Photography
Island Light provides nature photography products and services with a commitment to ethical and environmentally sound practices, treating plants and animals with respect and using sustainable materials in their products.
Island Light provides nature photography products and services with a commitment to ethical and environmentally sound practices, treating plants and animals with respect and using sustainable materials in their products.
That’s Awesome! Industrial & Creative Welding
Industrial welding services and ornamental metal designs are available year round. Anything from beautiful garden gates to heavy equipment repairs; from ornament repairs to a new metal building structure.
Industrial welding services and ornamental metal designs are available year round. Anything from beautiful garden gates to heavy equipment repairs; from ornament repairs to a new metal building structure.
Vancouver Island Fibershed
Vancouver Island Fibershed (VIF) is establishing a network between farmers and fibre consumers to build a local textile economy. VIF is part of the growing Fibreshed movement in North America, Europe and Australia that supports small-scale sustainable textile industries. VIF’s geographic scope encompasses...
Vancouver Island Fibershed (VIF) is establishing a network between farmers and fibre consumers to build a local textile economy. VIF is part of the growing Fibreshed movement in North America, Europe and Australia that supports small-scale sustainable textile industries. VIF’s geographic scope encompasses...
Crowing Hen Farm
Crowing Hen Farm is a small, family farm dedicated to experimenting with old knowledge and new techniques, trying new crops, new ideas, and dabbling in permaculture to find, sustainable ways of growing food and clothing. Each critter has a job on the farm according to its nature. Sheep and geese are...
Crowing Hen Farm is a small, family farm dedicated to experimenting with old knowledge and new techniques, trying new crops, new ideas, and dabbling in permaculture to find, sustainable ways of growing food and clothing. Each critter has a job on the farm according to its nature. Sheep and geese are...
Francis O Vineyard Wool
Francis O Vineyard provides locally produced wool from a small herd of sheep Merville BC. The discovery that only two animals (sheep and goats) eat baby broom, led to the introduction of sheep on the farm.
Francis O Vineyard provides locally produced wool from a small herd of sheep Merville BC. The discovery that only two animals (sheep and goats) eat baby broom, led to the introduction of sheep on the farm.
Recycling Council of British Columbia
The Recycling Council of British Columbia is a multi-sectoral, non-profit, membership driven organization that promotes the principles of zero waste through research and information services.
The Recycling Council of British Columbia is a multi-sectoral, non-profit, membership driven organization that promotes the principles of zero waste through research and information services.
Shirts to Bags
Salvation Army Canada receives 90 tonnes of discarded clothing per week, some of which ends up in landfill sites. Four women from Campbell River are reducing what would end up in the landfill by retrieving the shirts the SA and turning them into shopping bags
Salvation Army Canada receives 90 tonnes of discarded clothing per week, some of which ends up in landfill sites. Four women from Campbell River are reducing what would end up in the landfill by retrieving the shirts the SA and turning them into shopping bags
Long Way Homestead
Long way Homestead is a family-owned and operated fibre farm and wool mill in Eastern Manitoba. It provides fibre processing from local farmers, supporting producers, makers, and dyers within the regional fibre shed. Farm tours and educational workshops also connect people with local food and clothing...
Long way Homestead is a family-owned and operated fibre farm and wool mill in Eastern Manitoba. It provides fibre processing from local farmers, supporting producers, makers, and dyers within the regional fibre shed. Farm tours and educational workshops also connect people with local food and clothing...
How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard
An article that provides useful tips on creating a safe and sustainable environment for birds, including, shelter, food, water and protection from predators. Whether in a sprawling backyard or a compact balcony, creating a bird-friendly environment is a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor. It involves...
An article that provides useful tips on creating a safe and sustainable environment for birds, including, shelter, food, water and protection from predators. Whether in a sprawling backyard or a compact balcony, creating a bird-friendly environment is a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor. It involves...
Cortes Island Free Store and Recycling Centre
The Recycling Center is dedicated to reducing, reusing and recycling what would otherwise be condemned to a landfill. The Cortes Free Store is staffed by volunteers and offers a unique shopping experience for islanders where everything is, of course: FREE!
The Recycling Center is dedicated to reducing, reusing and recycling what would otherwise be condemned to a landfill. The Cortes Free Store is staffed by volunteers and offers a unique shopping experience for islanders where everything is, of course: FREE!
RepRap
An open-source 3D printer that is designed to be able to print all of its own plastic parts. Plant-based, biodegradable PLA (Polylactic acid) filament can be used in RepRap 3D printers.
An open-source 3D printer that is designed to be able to print all of its own plastic parts. Plant-based, biodegradable PLA (Polylactic acid) filament can be used in RepRap 3D printers.
PLA filament
Polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA) — a biodegradable *thermoplastic aliphatic polyester* derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch, cassava roots, chips or starch, or sugarcane — can be used as an alternative to ABS plastic filament in many 3D printers.
Polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA) — a biodegradable *thermoplastic aliphatic polyester* derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch, cassava roots, chips or starch, or sugarcane — can be used as an alternative to ABS plastic filament in many 3D printers.
Inhabitant Magazine
Inhabitat® is a green design and lifestyle site that provides coverage of environmental news and the latest in sustainable design. The website is devoted to the future of design, innovative technology and architectural that emphasize energy efficiency, sustainability and connection to the surrounding...
Inhabitat® is a green design and lifestyle site that provides coverage of environmental news and the latest in sustainable design. The website is devoted to the future of design, innovative technology and architectural that emphasize energy efficiency, sustainability and connection to the surrounding...
Environment Celebration Institute
ECI offers online classes on biological, regenerative, sustainable and organic agriculture – information that can be used in soil, hydroponic, or soilless growing systems.
ECI offers online classes on biological, regenerative, sustainable and organic agriculture – information that can be used in soil, hydroponic, or soilless growing systems.
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