B.C. company selected as semifinalist for Cleantech Open
GR Green of Burnaby has been selected as one of 17 early-stage companies chosen by the Pacific Northwest Cleantech Open to represent the region in a national building competition
GR Green has patented a process to produce the world’s first ecological synthetic roofing and siding products. Made from limestone waste and recycled milk bottles and grocery bags – the shingles and siding are nearly carbon neutral and can be completely recycled at the end of their 50+ years of use.
The Cleantech Open is the world’s largest clean-tech business competition. Its mission is to find, fund and foster entrepreneurs addressing energy, environmental and economic challenges.
The program provides the infrastructure, expertise and strategic relationships to turn ideas into successful global clean-tech companies.
“The Cleantech Open and the 17 semifinalists are a strong representation of the Pacific Northwest’s deep expertise and ambition in the clean technology and sustainability sector,” says Byron McCann, Cleantech Open regional director for the Pacific Northwest. “Our region and the entire nation need innovators and high-growth companies focused on sustainable solutions now more than ever.”
GR Green was the only Canadian company to make it to the Northwest regional selection.
