Barrie Ontario, October 26th, 2026 – Recycling and Waste Container Designer and Manufacturer Busch Systems wins Sustainable Impact Award at the Barrie Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
On Friday. October 23rd, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce hosted its Centennial celebration of the Business Awards recognizing businesses, organizations and individuals in Barrie for their achievements, leadership and contributions to Barrie’s business community.
Busch Systems, internationally known and top-rated designer and manufacturer of Recycling and Waste Containers located in Barrie, Ontario, took home the Sustainable Impact Award.
Introduced in 2024, The Sustainable Impact Award honours a Barrie business demonstrating dedication to sustainability and responsible practices over the past year. This award celebrates innovative approaches to sustainable business practices, reducing carbon footprints, encouraging local procurement, and contributing to community sustainability. Key aspects include:
- Operational Sustainability: Integration of energy conservation, waste reduction, and optimized water usage in daily operations.
- Sustainable Sourcing: Use of sustainably sourced materials and prioritization of local procurement.
- Growth Metrics: Demonstrated progress and growth in sustainable practices year over year.
- Community Engagement: Creative involvement of the community to raise sustainability awareness and promote local involvement.
- Employee Engagement: Fostering a culture of sustainability, engaging employees in innovative initiatives, and encouraging new ideas and participation.
“This award is a showcase of the efforts put in by the entire Busch Team as we continue to put sustainability at the forefront to four business” explains Rebecca Rainey, Manager of Marketing & Brand Experience. Mackenzie Bradbury, Sustainability & Eco-Impact Coordinator noted during the awards presentation, “Sustainability is implemented throughout every department and is embedded in everything that we do.”
Many of Busch Systems Sustainable achievements over the past year can be found in the 2025 Sustainability Report.
About Busch Systems
Busch Systems International designs and manufactures recycling, waste and compost containers for offices, campuses, healthcare facilities, hospitality and public spaces across North America. Founded in Barrie, Ontario in 1985 and a Certified B Corporation, the company supplies containers made with recycled content and provides diversion program guidance through its team of sustainability advisors.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Rainey, Manager of Marketing & Brand Experience, Busch Systems
1.800.565.9931
buschsystems.com
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