{"id":21282,"date":"2014-07-03T03:03:21","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T01:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=21282"},"modified":"2014-07-02T14:49:46","modified_gmt":"2014-07-02T12:49:46","slug":"solegear-bioplastics-recognized-city-vancouver-leading-business-innovator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/solegear-bioplastics-recognized-city-vancouver-leading-business-innovator\/","title":{"rendered":"Solegear Bioplastics Recognized By The City Of Vancouver As A Leading Business Innovator"},"content":{"rendered":"

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA –\u00a0 Solegear Bioplastics, a leading developer of high-performance plant-based plastics, was awarded the City of Vancouver Award of Excellence for Business Innovation in the \u201cGreen \u2013 25 employees and Under\u201d category.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe City of Vancouver\u2019s Awards of Excellence honour the contributions of exceptional people making Vancouver a healthier, greener, more inclusive, and more prosperous community,\u201d said Mayor Gregor Robertson. The Business Innovation Award recognizes contributions to Vancouver in the areas of economic impact and business leadership.<\/p>\n

Solegear Bioplastics was founded on a mission to play an integral role in making our communities healthier, safer and stronger by changing the way we make and dispose of products made out of plastic. Founded in 2006, the Vancouver-based company currently has a team of 11 employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cSolegear is proud to have been founded and to be growing in Vancouver, and we are humbled to be recognized by the City of Vancouver with this inaugural award,\u201d said CEO and founder Toby Reid. \u201cVancouver has demonstrated a strong commitment to being vibrant, affordable and sustainable. We look forward to continuing to be one sole gear in the City\u2019s innovation engine and to help make Vancouver \u2013 and the world \u2013 a healthier, safer and stronger place to be.\u201d<\/p>\n

The recipients of this award were nominated by the public, and chosen by the City Council based on the nominees\u2019 influence, impact, and achievements in their category. For the full list of 2014 winners, please visit The City of Vancouver Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Solegear Bioplastics Inc.
\n<\/strong>Solegear, based in Vancouver BC, engineers, produces and distributes high-performance bioplastics made from rapidly renewable resources. Founded in 2006, Solegear has developed proprietary bioplastic formulations under the brand names of Polysole\u00ae\u2014a non-toxic, bio-based and compostable bioplastic and Traverse\u00ae\u2014a composite bioplastic using the maximum possible bio-based content and non-toxic enhancers. In 2013, Solegear has also been named to both Rocket Builders\u2019 Cleantech Ready to Rocket and BCBusiness Innovator of the Year Top 10 list of companies best positioned for growth.<\/em><\/p>\n

Contact<\/strong>
\nToby Reid
\nphone +1.604.998.4058
\nemail: treid@solegear.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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