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As Plastic Free July gets underway, I want to set realistic expectations of what it's like to go "plastic free." My goal at Vessel Refillery is to make it easier for customers to make plastic-free choices; but in full disclosure, everything I do isn't plastic free. Some things just inherenty come in plastic. Then I get surprised when products arrive bubble wrap or another plastic packaging. While much of it is recyclable, that's not the ideal. I make changes in where I can, and reuse as much of the excess packaging as possible. Instead of trying to live up to...

I love a good cup of coffee, but my relationship with the bags that coffee beans come in has been trying. I have tried so many things to avoid those bags (plastic or otherwise) and I’ve struggled to find a solution that makes me happy. When Gradient Coffee approached me about partnering to deliver their beans in refillable glass jars, I was ecstatic! Gradient Coffee is a collaboration between Pemberton’s Chris Ankeny and Matt Bruhns. Born from a shared obsession with high quality coffee, these two have been roasting, testing, and sampling for the better part of a year to get the...

With every purchase of a 1.9L REFILL of any Dish Soap or Hand Soap, get a free 500ml aluminum pump bottle.  The bottle will be automatically added to your cart at check out. If you don't want the bottle please feel free to remove it. Available while supplies last. Scents and price points for everyone. Dish Soap: The Unscented Company Live For Tomorrow Eco Company Hand Soap:  The Unscented Company Live for Tomorrow Be Clean Naturally Oneka

AWARE Whistler has some exciting plans to celebrate Earth Week this year! Starting April 17 AWARE is hosting a series of events to focus on sustainability and community building. Check out the calendar of events. The grand finale event is the Party for the Planet at Dusty's on Earth Day, April 22. Tickets are $30 each or four for $100. Tickets include admission, one drink, appies, music, and a silent auction. Get tickets here. Since 1989, AWARE has been on the ground working to protect Whistler's environment, including from the harsh realities of climate change.  

When most people get a new car, they probably spend a few weeks or months driving it locally before doing a big road trip. Not me, I decided that a trip to California was exactly what was needed to get a handle on what my new fully electric car can do. After 6000km over 3 weeks, I have learned a lot… and am still learning. Here are some of my main observations: A EV’s range is much better in slower, stop-and-go traffic. Interstate driving used more battery power than I was expecting. Going up hills reduces your range and going...