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5th consecutive year...
Winner of the Technology Green 15 Award
« Phénix de l'environnement » award
September 18, 2014
Quebec National Assembly’s Red Room was the venue for the « Phénix de l'environnement » award ceremony, where Bionest was the winner in the Technology, process or practice – Entreprise category, for its accomplishment of an environmental nature. Bionest developed and implemented a technology, a process and a product within an ecofriendly perspective, carrying positive impacts on the environment.
The winner was selected based on the following criteria :
- Of an innovative and/or exceptional nature (relevance within the current environmental context)
- Positive impact (measurable, estimated or foreseeable)
- Efforts with regards to company size, means and mission
- Integration of a sustainable development concept
- Global appreciation
The Phénix de l'environnement contest was created in 1998 arising from a unique partnership between public and private sectors. Current partners include the ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, the ministry of the Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, Éco Entreprises Québec and the Quebec Environment Foundation. Its mission is to promote Quebec’s excellence and expertise in environment protection and sustainable development.
BIONEST
Specializing in the development and marketing of innovative wastewater treatment systems, Bionest contributes in preserving both public health and the environment by offering high performance solutions which protect water (underground or surface) quality. Such high performance levels allow water reuse, which is particularly valued in several countries where water has become scarce.
Various products in different configurations are offered, all of which easily adapt to regulation and site conditions. Robustness, simplicity and reliability combined with a high quality treated water make this system unique. Targeted markets include residential and commercial applications as well as municipalities without municipal wastewater infrastructures. Since its creation, the company has never recorded financial losses. With over 150 employees, Bionest is recognized throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East.
Seen here from left to right : Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Vice-chairman of the Board), Pierre-Richard Lavallée (Vice-president Quebec Sales) and Pierre Saint Laurent (President and General Manager).