How a Banff restaurant was inspired to protect the land

Banff National Park is world-renowned for its lush forests, crystal clear lakes and breathtaking alpine peaks. Park Distillery, a bullfrogpowered restaurant inspired by Banff’s uniquely Canadian landscape, is nestled in the Park Grounds. Here’s how Park Distillery is celebrating Banff’s natural beauty while helping preserve it through efforts such as choosing green energy. Origins Park…
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3 ways to renovate sustainably

Over the years, the Ecology Action Centre — a Nova Scotia environmental charity — has had a number of homes and in 2005, they purchased an old saltbox house in Halifax’s North End. “This was exciting because owning our own building meant we could go beyond turning of the lights and printing double-sided, and really use our space to demonstrate our environmental values,” says Joanna Bull, who is the Volunteer Coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre.
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Your specs aren’t sustainable. But they could be.

We asked Dresden Vision Canada about their pet peeves when it comes to picking out a new pair of frames to learn how they do things just a bit better. In their words, Dresden Vision is made up of a bunch of “frustrated glasses wearers” who try to see glasses from their customers’ perspectives.
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Brewing up a sustainable beer

Ever tried a green beer? No, it’s not St. Patrick’s day! But you can make the choice for a sustainably-made beer every day. Specialty brewers care about the community around them and preserving our resources. They have been minimizing their impact on the environment in three main ways: addressing their use of water in beer…
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How to create a sustainable coffee bar at work or home

What’s the secret ingredient for a productive workplace? Coffee! From the morning brew to the afternoon pick-me-up, many workers across Canada (and the world) rely on java to keep us going. The Bullfrog Power office is no exception—but as always, we’ve put a green twist on things. We’ve set up a sustainably sourced, zero-waste coffee…
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Mirexus Biotechnologies chooses 100% green energy for entire operations with Bullfrog Power

Guelph, ON, May 15, 2018—Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, is pleased to announce Mirexus Biotechnologies, a biomaterials company based in Guelph, is now reducing its energy-related emissions footprint through a new commitment to renewable energy. The organization is choosing 100 per cent renewable electricity and green natural gas for its…
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Ricoh Canada marks a decade of supporting renewable electricity with Bullfrog Power

Ricoh Canada and Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, are celebrating a major environmental landmark. For more than a decade, Ricoh Canada has been choosing Bullfrog Power’s green electricity to reduce its environmental impact. With more than 5,500 megawatt hours of electricity put onto the grid on its behalf, Ricoh Canada has displaced more than 900 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the emissions from more than 3.5 million kilometres driven by an average passenger vehicle.
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Ricoh Canada cĂ©lèbre une dĂ©cennie passĂ©e Ă  soutenir l’Ă©lectricitĂ© renouvelable avec Bullfrog Power

Aujourd’hui, Ricoh Canada et Bullfrog Power, fournisseur principal d’énergie verte du Canada, célèbrent une étape environnementale très importante. Depuis plus d’une décennie, Ricoh Canada a choisi l’électricité verte de Bullfrog Power afin de réduire son impact sur l’environnement. Avec plus de 5 500 mégawattheures d’électricité acheminés au réseau pour lui, Ricoh Canada a permis d’éviter le rejet de plus de 900 tonnes de dioxyde de carbone, ce qui équivaut aux émissions de plus 3,5 millions de kilomètres parcourus par un véhicule à passagers moyen.
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UCS Forest Group’s Warren Spitz on founding a business on sustainable practices

The Path Forward is a collection of insights from Canadian business leaders at the forefront of sustainability in our country. In the eBook, Warren Spitz, Founder, President and CEO, UCS Forest Group, shares how sustainability informs business practices at UCS Forest Group.  You can access our free The Path Forward eBook in full below this article.  As a…
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Greening The Art of Junk

The carbon footprint of transportation is a major issue that many eco-minded businesses are finding difficult to address. Here’s the story of one Canadian startup that’s doing its part. Junkery is the first junk removal services company in Canada to become bullfrogpowered with green fuel. Junkery is a Halifax startup that’s choosing green fuel for…
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