Vancouver Island Green Business Collective

AXYS Technologies Inc. is an innovative company that designs, manufactures and deploys remote environmental monitoring systems worldwide. Previously certifying as gold, AXYS Technologies implemented enough actions in 2020 to move them up to the GREEN level - the highest level a VIGBC member can achieve! AXYS Technologies has worked with VIGBC to minimize their environmental impact year over year from increasing their waste diversion rate to over 90% to installing solar panels on their products. AXYS Technologies is certified GREEN and recognized as an Ocean Friendly Business with Surfrider Foundation Vancouver Island

Did you know that your for-profit business may be eligible for a variety of funding streams from hiring subsidies to training and R&D grants? Businesses often miss these opportunities due to the time required to research, write, and execute the applications successfully - don’t let your business miss out too! @GrantFinders is a strategic consulting firm that works with your business to find the right funding to achieve your goals and does the work to get the application a...pproved including research, writing, and admin. Plus, they don’t charge for their work until you have a signed funding agreement! Head to their website to learn more and to book a call today! www.grantfinders.ca

New Business Resources! Are you looking for rebates or funding for your energy efficiency upgrades? In need of some green cleaning products or better paper alternatives? What about recycling and upcycling for obscure items or a new greener-courier? We’ve got solutions for all of these and much much more on our newly published VIGBC resources page! Check it out below https://www.vigbc.ca/resources ... Not sure where to start? Set up a site visit with one of our verifiers today at [email protected] and let us help you green your operations

Congratulations to the TThe Natural Hair Salonon winning the 2020 TTimes ColonistReaders’ Choice awards as Victoria's’ #1 hair salon! This award is well deserved Not only do the award-winning stylists at The Natural Hair salon offer professional and friendly services but they are also committed to reducing their impact on the environment. Some of their sustainability initiatives include: Working with GGreen Circle Salonsto repurpose and recover salon waste materials Sta...rted a PPE recycling station for all members of the community Carries all-natural hair and beauty products Offers product refills to help reduce packaging waste We are so proud of our awesome members for all the hard work they do

Happy New Year from the VIGBC team! We are so proud of our Green Business Community and their continued commitment to sustainability. Thank you to each and every VIGBC member for pushing the envelope, adapting to change, and be leaders in green business - you are all truly inspiring