Ethics, economics collide in Canada’s seafood sector, Business in Vancouver, South China Morning Post

Sonia - November 11, 2016

Read the full story at SCMP.com.

 

Suppliers who boycott unsustainable seafood contend with less-conscientious competition

Another option for consumers who want to be as sustainable as possible is to become a member of community-supported fisheries such as Vancouver’s Skipper Otto’s.

That company gets members to pre-purchase a share of one of about 30 British Columbian fishing families’ catches. Those catches are then labelled with information documenting when the fish was caught and on what boat. Newsletters are also sent to members with stories and photos of the fishing families to further foster a bond between the consumer and the fishing family.

 

Sonia - November 11, 2016


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Ethics, economics collide in Canada’s seafood sector, Business in Vancouver, South China Morning Post

Sonia - November 11, 2016

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