More to Fall than Foliage
When we think toward fall imagery, we most often imagine a shifting physical landscape; a palette of warm, vibrant hues of oranges, reds and golds. However, for many of us, fall speaks more to a welcome respite from the hectic lifestyle of summer. It gives us a chance to breathe and digest our experiences, welcoming change and setting aside time for introspection. When choosing imagery to capture seasonal transition, experiment with creative content that embraces the slower, more insular lifestyle and celebrates a shift in coloured landscapes from an unconventional perspective. (Click photo to view article on Stocksy’s blog.)
Finding value even after the sushi is done
If you recently visited any of the restaurants listed on the map below, you may have seen a bin for collecting used chopsticks. Once a week, Felix Böck drives his truck, affectionately named “Pablo the ChopMobil,” to each of these partner restaurants to collect chopsticks, then he upcycles them into beautiful products at a small production facility in South Vancouver. Three to five businesses sign up each week through word of mouth, and usually five a week sign up as a result of active outreach... (Click photo to view article on Thriving Vancouver's platform.)
THE POWER OF SORTING: COMBATING CONSTRUCTION WASTE IN LANDFILLS
Sea to Sky Removal is a construction waste removal company run by husband and wife, Cinci Csere and Chris Arkell. Based in Squamish, 90% of their customer base is in Vancouver and the lower mainland, though they also offer waste removal all along the Sea to Sky Corridor. Operating solely in the construction and commercial industries, Cinci and Chris are trailblazers in sustainable waste removal...(Click photo to view article on Thriving Vancouver's platform.)
RECAP: MEASURE WHAT MATTERS 101; FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Do you feel like there is a disconnect between your business and the world in which it operates? Are you a socially minded business that seeks to do more than make profits, and instead be an active stakeholder in your community, the environment, and a positive presence for your employees, clients and customers? Many businesses work far beyond the traditional mandates of business as usual, but perhaps don’t realize that they are actively working as social impact entrepreneurs...(Click photo to view article on Thriving Vancouver's platform.)