On Tuesday, September 24th, the Surrey Board of Trade presented two winners with the Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 18th annual event.
In addition to recognizing the award recipients, the event featured an engaging panel discussion on renewable energy. Industry experts explored the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in renewable energy, offering insights into how businesses can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
The awards were presented to Surrey Board of Trade members or Surrey-based businesses that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental leadership and/or issues. The award recipients are guided by a sense of respect for the environment and demonstrate this initiative consistently.
This year’s winners are:
Small Business Award – Greenwave Recycling Inc.
Greenwave Recycling Inc. is committed to post-industrial waste recycling, transforming surplus materials into reusable resources to reduce the environmental impact of industries across BC. The company collects plastic and paper waste from various sectors, extracting valuable materials to minimize landfill use and promote sustainable waste management. Since the project’s inception, Greenwave has successfully diverted over 3,000 tons of waste from landfills annually. In recent weeks, they have collected over 400 tons of materials, representing a significant recycling initiative targeting industrial scrap. This initiative has notably reduced greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to removing 1,000 cars from the road each year.
Large Business Award – Wellons Canada
Wellons Canada is a leader in designing energy systems and lumber drying solutions, specializing in biomass energy and cogeneration for the forestry sector. They have pioneered an innovative on-site water treatment system for lumber kilns, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs. This system treats highly water-soluble organic contaminants, discharging clean water into local bodies of water. Wellons’ advanced oxidation and electro-oxidation technologies ensure minimal environmental impact, aligning with their dedication to innovative, sustainable practices in the forestry industry. Wellons also promotes green energy systems for Indigenous communities, aiming to replace diesel power with biomass heaters that use renewable energy, like wood chips, to produce heat and electricity.
Co-Presenting Sponsors: Fortis BC and Powertech Labs. Inc.
Supporting Sponsor: Invest Vancouver, a service of Metro Vancouver
Award Sponsor: Exp Services Inc.
Community Sponsor: Foresight Canada
Media Sponsor: Surrey NOW-Leader
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Jasroop Gosal
604-634-0345 | jasroop@businessinsurrey.com
