Growing City Follow
Taking your waste from kitchen to compost.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Waste Management
Interests: Community Development, Green Lifestyle, Waste Reduction
http://www.GrowingCity.ca
About Growing City

Our Story

Discover Growing City a company passionate about waste reduction, community and a green lifestyle.

The idea for Growing City was sparked after spending a week in a cabin on Desolation Sound.

Composting was mandatory on the island and we experienced first hand how powerful composting can be in reducing overall waste. When we returned to our work lives we were shocked to see how much organic waste ended up in our office trash. That combined with our inability to compost at our apartments showed us that something needed to be done to address the needs of urban composters.

The seeds of Growing City were sown!

Although the road is rocky at times, the freedom that comes with being an entrepreneur is well worth it. Friends since grade 9, we have always dreamed of working together - being entrepreneurs has not only made that possible but has also allowed us to build a company infused with the values we share: waste reduction, urban sustainability, healthy diet, active living and community involvement.

We can't wait to work with you!

All the best,

Lisa von Sturmer and Andrew Sutherland

Our Journey

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Growing City 2.0: A whole new look. A whole new site. A whole new experience. There's big things poppin here at Growing City and we can't wait to share them with you! Stay tuned...

9 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (1) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

There is an orchard being built in East Van and we're thrilled to invite you to be a part of it's creation! Currently a mixture of offices, industrial buildings and expanses of concrete, the heart of the Great Northern Way Campus will be transformed into a community-based orchard, with up ...

1 year ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Come down to the World in a Garden to celebrate Earth Day 2011! Gallery:  read more

1 year, 1 month ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

What a fantastic day! The rain stayed away and we got to experience the first weekend of spring al-fresco! Check out our Spring Celebration pics for a breath of fresh air :) Gallery:  read more

1 year, 1 month ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

In celebration of Spring Equinox, we invite you to join us in supporting Environmental Youth Alliance's Youth Garden! Come enjoy a cup of coffee, fresh treats and if you're looking to get your hands dirty, you'll have the chance to work with the finished compost that you helped create! Growing ...

1 year, 2 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

It's time to get sowing! This Saturday we're planting bean and peas with our friends at the Environmental Youth Alliance. We'll be working on Cottonwood Community Garden which is located walking distance from the Main Street-Science World SkyTrain station. The youth garden was designed using permaculture principals and provides an ...

1 year, 2 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Eco Fashion Week has combined forces with AVEDA (and GC!) to bring you a fashion experience that respects style and the Earth. EFW brings together designers, buyers, models (who only eat organic or local during the shows), agencies, fashion directors, trend setters and media, to create an event that nurtures ...

1 year, 2 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Feeling a little house-bound? We've got the solution! We are getting deep into gardening this Saturday with our friends at the Environmental Youth Alliance. Come down to the Cottonwood Community Garden and break the winter cycle! Details after the jump! read more

1 year, 3 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Celebrate Vancouver with this amazing performance piece "City of Dreams" (on now until Jan 29th as part of the PUSH Festival, 8pm, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Center) Gallery:  read more

1 year, 3 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Scholars believe that Tu BiSh'vat was originally an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of spring. Today, Tu BiSh'vat is celebrated alongside a tree planting festival in Israel, in which both Israelis and Jews around the world plant trees in honor or in memory of a loved one or friend. Gallery:  ...

1 year, 4 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Check it out! Vancouver is giving home owners $3000 towards solar panels. See if you qualify after the jump! read more

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

The Buschlen Mowatt Gallery is cooking up a traditional turkey dinner to support The Lookout Emergency Aid Society. Feast on all the fixings, while surrounded by beautiful art and the music of local jazz greats Don Stewart and June Katz, as well as art director of the VOC Soul Gospel ...

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Who can help me 'green' my office catering? We are very lucky to have a group of green-minded caterers, bakers and food connoisseurs in Vancouver. Read on for some of our favourite catering options in the city. We've got your lunch, dinner and hand-made cookies covered!   read more

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

It's chilly out there! These jackets will keep you toasty (and powered up, in some cases) while boosting your eco-friendly feel good factor. Gallery:  read more

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

While we always recommend living christmas trees or re-usable ones  - for those of you that are transitioning away from the cut live versions, here's your chance to let them live on! Gallery:  read more

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Holiday season is here, and you know what that means… Lists! Yes, the best of the best neatly compiled into convenient list format makes gift buying a cinch - especially with an embedded Amazon.com link! We trolled the internet to bring you the creme de la creme of the green ...

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Check out a cool conference on green roofs and walls from Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2010! Not only are they beautiful and oftentimes a great way to fill empty concrete with productive green space - but they can also help offset C02 and create urban agriculture spaces. read more

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

The holidays are almost here - hooray! There's chocolate all over the office, some people have decorated their cubicles, its dark by 4pm. Secret Santa is on his way! So in the spirit of holiday office giving, we decided to skip the gag-gifts and find some items people can really ...

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Last week we were included in Small Business BC's Panel of Young Entrepreneurs seminar. We told our entrepreneurial story and helped answer questions from inspiring business owners. Our talk coincided with CYBF's Global Entrepreneurship Week. More than 10 million people from more than 100 countries participate! Feeling inspired? Click on Dolly (one ...

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Growing City Posted a news article :

Stanley Park is one of Vancouver's great escapes. Larger than New York City's Central Park, Stanley Park is home to over 200km of trails and approximately half a million trees. This Sunday, November 28, we invite you to join Growing City and the Stanley Park Ecological Society as we plant ...

1 year, 5 months ago by Andrew Sutherland • Comment (0) •

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Who is Participating

Andrew Sutherland
Co-Founder
Lisa von Sturmer
Co-Founder

Followers

  • Alan McConchie
  • Annalea Krebs
  • Colin Doylend
  • Daniel A. G. Quinn
  • Donovan Woollard
  • Fiona Rayher
  • Jeremy Murphy
  • Lorien Henson
  • Megan Johns
  • Robert Aucoin
  • Sasha Caldera
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