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A Sustainable Development Success Story Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet needs in the future. The Alpine Bakery has been an environmentally conscientious business since it began operation in June 1984, and it is an example of a business working toward a sustainable future. The Bakery plays its role in caring for the environment by promoting organic agriculture as well as reducing the impact of its operation on the environment.

Mainstay of the business is breads ranging from specialty breads such as spelt, kamut and rye to naturally leavened breads for people with wheat and yeast allergies. One of the specially developed breads, the Yukon Expedition Bread, has a Canadian patent and is very popular among eco-tourists.

Complementing a wide variety of wholesome breads, the Alpine Bakery makes fresh granola, pancake mixes, pasta, yogurt and fruitcakes. They also carry unique gifts made by local craftspeople.

The Bakery uses 100% organically grown grains, flours, nuts, fruits, oils and vegetables for its products. All food and flour leftovers go into a compost bin which is then employed as chicken food and garden compost for other organizations. Biodegradable cleaning products are used for dishwashing as well as general cleaning. Alpine Bakery produces only one bag of garbage per day of operation, which is disposed of in used flour bags made of biodegradable materials. Cardboard and wooden produce containers are recycled. Brown bags are supplied by the Raven Recycling Society as well as the customers, and the Bakery carries canvas shopping bags made by the Halifax Adult Service Centre which operates Vocational programs for adults with mental handicaps.

The Alpine Bakery is committed to good health, good taste and sustainable agriculture, because it is concerned for the quality of our environment and the health of its customers. It is a well-known fact that chemical 'mono-culture' farming is polluting precious ground waters and lowering the fertility of soil. Organic farming, on the other hand, is based on crop rotation and natural fertilizers with continual improvement. The Bakery actively supports organic farming for many reasons, including the fact that such practices improve the health of younger generations, and teach them good values for when the time comes for them to care for the Earth. Organic farming prevents soil erosion, protects biodiversity through crop rotation. Supporting organic farming helps small farmers and contributes to an economy that cares for future resources.

The Alpine Bakery offers its customers an Organic Produce Club in which fresh, organically grown vegetables and fruit are received and distributed each week to members.

The store has an 'environmental section' in which it carries items made of natural fibers and/or recycled materials, as well as health care products made of botanicals. There are displays on environmental issues affecting the Yukon to promote environmental awareness. This section of the store is entirely educational, and non-profit in nature.

The residents of Whitehorse benefit from Alpine Bakery's wholesome products made with high standards and nutritional value. The composting and the extremely low impact garbage are great assets to lowering costs in refuse management. Alpine Bakery actively supports organic farming, which is known to be beneficial to the environment. Their environmental awareness corner is of direct assistance in environmental issues. The effort the Alpine Bakery puts toward its environmental goals is exemplary and shows that there are many actions that can be taken toward sustainable development. The end result can make a very significant difference environmentally, economically and socially.

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Legal Name: 4999 Yukon Ltd.

Number of Employees: 9

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Products

• Bakery Products, Exc Pre-cooked Frozen Nes
• Bread, Except Passover
• Pies, Cakes, Pastries /Exc Fz And Meat Pies/

NAICS Categories

• 311814 Commercial Bakeries and Frozen Bakery Product Manufacturing

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