Ariel
Marketing Coordinator
Posts by Ariel
Jordans Organic Muesli
Dec 2011
This organic cereal is widely available in Canada. Jordans states it uses organic and “Conservation Grade” ingredients whenever possible. “Conservation Grade” is not synonymous with organic, but it aims to reduce the use of pesticides with a “dubious track record” and artificial fertilizers. “Conservation Grade” is also achieved by using crop rotation to preserve soil More >
Nativa Organics Honey and Almond Granola Cereal
Dec 2011
This organic cereal is certified as such by Quality Assurance International. It is part of Shoppers Drug Mart’s wide-ranging private label brand of organic products. However, no information was found regarding how it is produced or where. This cereal’s box has a plastic liner, which is not recyclable.
PC Organics Wheat Squares Cereal
Dec 2011
This organic cereal is certified as such by Quality Assurance International. It is part of Loblaw Companies Ltd.’s wide-ranging private label brand of organic products, PC Organics. However, no information was found regarding how it is produced or where. This cereal’s box has a plastic liner, which is not recyclable.
Investing in a Green Future
Dec 2011
The City of Toronto launched Live Green Toronto four years ago to promote greener cities and neighbourhoods. One of their innovations was to invite community groups to bid on the contract for engaging the public. One contract, led by EcoSpark, has a team of nine “community animators” whose job is to help community groups take on green projects and engage their members.
Health Valley Organic Oat Bran Flakes
Dec 2011
This cereal is USDA Organic certified. It is available online and may be available in some specialty stores. No information was found on how it is produced. Health Valley has a vast range of products. While the majority of their products are organic, some are not, so read the label carefully. This cereal’s box has More >
23 Degrees Roastery
Dec 2011
This company decided early on in its existence to sell only fair trade and organic coffee; they felt that the social and environmental benefits associated outweighed the benefits that access to a broader variety of conventional coffee offered. They roast their coffee at their St. Regis Crescent North location in Toronto and retrofitted their roasting More >
