Hot on the heels of the huge sustainability announcement by Walmart, a groundbreaking collaboration called the National Wash Network has launched and Calgary’s own Earthware is leading the way. Launched with other reuse companies in major cities across Canada, the National Wash Network is an initiative that establishes an infrastructure to support reusable food packaging […]
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Calgary’s Earthware Launches Sustainable Packaging Pilot with SkipTheDishes
SkipTheDishes, Canada’s only homegrown food delivery network, today announced the launch of a reusable packaging pilot program in Calgary to provide local residents with greener alternatives to single-use plastic waste. Through the pilot, SkipTheDishes customers in Calgary will be able to order from one of the participating restaurants which have transitioned to providing takeout orders in Earthware reusable containers. After enjoying […]
Earthware and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Collab on Reusable Container Project
Alberta-based Earthware Reusables today announced funding from the Canadian Food Innovation Network. The Calgary-born company received over $41,000 toward designing, developing, and implementing a durable and UV-resistant food takeout container. The container will be used as part of Earthware’s return-for-reuse takeout container program, which reduces single-use containers in Alberta’s food industry—a province first, according to […]
Alberta Armada Sets Sail for SXSW to Highlight Innovation, Foster Growth
Alberta Innovates and its Scaleup Growth and Accelerator Program announced this month that dozens of high-potential regional startups will be attending the iconic annual tech and culture event SXSW in March. Fifty delegates will participate in curated meetings and attend invite-only networking events in an effort to make connections, attract investors, and take in learning […]
Eight Calgary-Based Ventures Named Canada’s Most Investible Companies
Last month, Foresight Canada, the country’s largest cleantech ecosystem accelerator, released its third annual list of Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures. Over the two-day event, cleantech investors and innovators came together to connect with one another to catalyze Canada’s cleantech sector. This was the first time the event was held in Calgary, the city’s […]
Calgary Shines on Canada’s Cleantech Stage: 8 Local Companies in the Foresight 50
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a new list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that 8 of them call Calgary home. The Foresight 50 recognizes ventures from across Canada and a variety of sectors including green housing, emissions reduction, and food security. They were selected by an independent […]
Suncor Joins Plug and Play Initiative to Advance Sustainability in Alberta
Plug and Play, a world-renowned innovation platform, is enhancing its footprint in Alberta’s sustainability landscape by partnering with Suncor, a Canadian energy company headquartered in Calgary. This collaboration marks Suncor as the first corporate entity to join Plug and Play’s Sustainability Program in Alberta. The alliance seeks to expedite the development and adoption of sustainable […]
Plug and Play Alberta Announces Startups for Spring Cohort of Accelerator
Plug and Play Alberta has announced 58 startups for the Spring cohort of its industry-specific Health, Sustainability, Food and Beverage, and Sector Agnostic startup accelerator programs. Of the 58 startups selected, 45% of companies are from Alberta, 69% are from Canada, and 31% are joining the program internationally from countries such as the US, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Australia. This will […]
Two Calgary Startups Named Finalists at OKGN Angel Summit
The OKGN Angel Summit officially kicked off earlier this month with an investment fund of $225,000 on the table for one courageous startup. The uniquely elevated pitch program guides Okanagan-based investors and startups from across Western Canada through the capital-raising process as part of a Dragon’s Den-style selection process culminating in a public Grand Finale. The group […]
Calgary is a Cleantech Leader
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a new list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that one-third of them are based in Alberta with 15 calling Calgary home. The Foresight 50 recognizes ventures from across Canada and a variety of sectors including watertech, carbon solutions, hydrogen, and renewable […]