You’ve likely heard that virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) are gaining traction in Canada as a reliable way for companies to source renewable energy. But what exactly does it take to get one off the ground? At Bullfrog’s Sustainability Snapshot…
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Snapshot of Righteous Gelato: how finding a community can help you scale your business sustainably
Righteous Gelato, Calgary’s frozen dessert darling, has seen an explosive 1,500% increase in production over the past five years. As James Oliphant, their Operations Lead, puts it, “We’ve grown from a small scoop shop to a cross-Canada grocery chain. Five…
Snapshot of Benevity: how to weave sustainability into everything you do
Sustainability means different things to different people. To April Vande Beek, Benevity’s Manager of Communications and Culture, sustainability goes far beyond protecting the environment—it’s about making sure that a company’s overall impact on the world is a good one. Benevity’s…
Coffee and conversation with Ethical Bean
Walking up to the Ethical Bean head office in Vancouver, you would never imagine that their roastery is in the same building. You’re greeted by their awesome cafe, and tucked away behind that is their bright office…
Staples expands their sustainability commitment with a new concept store
As consumers become more environmentally conscious and more inclined to support companies that share their values, businesses must stay ahead of the sustainability curve to stay relevant. Staples Canada is doing just that with their new…
PortsToronto tackles floating trash
How often has your visit to Lake Ontario been marred by the sight of a floating water bottle or a plastic bag? Not only does this garbage spoil the view, it can also harm aquatic life. But at the Outer…
NRStor provides real-world solutions for our energy grid challenges
Energy storage is one of the biggest challenges facing the renewable energy industry today—unlocking more advanced storage solutions would help open the doors to a fully renewable energy grid. NRStor Inc. develops, owns, and operates industry-leading…
Houston, we have a salad: how Eatmore Sprouts & Greens helped send sprouts to space
Glenn and Carmen Wakeling’s company, Eatmore Sprouts & Greens, has a clear mission: to provide locally grown, organic sprouts that support a happier, healthier planet. Little did they know that one day, their sprouts would travel…
L’Image reaches for the stars
How much thought do you put into flipping on a light switch? Do you consider where and how the electricity was generated, or are you simply trying to light up a dark room? Bullfrog Power exists…
Sustainability Snapshot 2019: Highlighting Environmental Innovators
Most members of the bullfrogpowered community have one thing in common: they’ll never be satisfied with the status quo. At our fourth annual Sustainability Snapshot, we invited three environmental innovators to talk about how they’re shaking…