Subscribe: RSSAt a time when fast fashion is as commonplace as the term “sustainable,” it’s refreshing to find an entrepreneur who’s not only serious but honest about their commitment to sustainability. It’s no easy feat, to be sure. Producing fashionable items that...
Every once in a while a book comes along that really gives me pause, causing me to question assumptions and giving my worldview a serious shake. Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World is one of those books. The questions and issues raised in the...
CoPower is a Canadian investment firm that is pioneering solutions in the field of green energy investment. Recently the company was awarded 2016 Social Enterprise of the Year at MaRS Social Finance Forum in Toronto, a title reserved for businesses driven towards...
With little fanfare the Federal government has taken a major step forward this week in supporting the social enterprise sector – providing clarity on a definition and supporting the development of a national directory. The directory defines social enterprise as, “An...
Ever since Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company began making craft beer seven years ago, they’ve used organic ingredients, followed eco-friendly practices and supported community causes. The Vankleek Hill, Ontario-based business announced in October that it had taken...
