Minimizing the environmental impacts of my business activity is a personal priority. These commitments - in the office, apiary, and in between - are just a starting point.
In the office:
- Papers are certified (FSC®, SFI®, Rainforest Alliance™)
- Printed products are run at a printing house recognized for sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Bullfrog power®
- Full recycling
- Composting
- Water conservation
- Proper disposal of batteries and light bulbs
- Natural cleaning products
- Lights out, and machines off, at the end of the day
In the apiary:
- Wooden ware is manufactured in Nova Scotia
- Low VOC paint for hives
- Wood frames and wax foundation - no plastic
- Natural mite treatments - essential oils and organic acids leave less residue in the comb
- Bee stock and Queens are locally raised from Nova-Scotia adapted bees
- Bee yards are located in low-pesticide environments
- Bees eat their natural foods (pollen, nectar, honey) instead of substitutes.
In between:
- Walking
- Public transportation
- Hybrid car
- Enviro-mugs and shopping bags