Tim Bedford and Stephanie Heins, the mindful founders of Ginger Jars, redirect dumpster-bound bruised and oddly shaped fruit and vegetables from local grocers, turning them into a feel-good line of soups, sauces and dressings. In Canada, 30 percent of food that is created returns to compost bins and landfills. That was enough to leave a sour taste in the mouths of the Ginger Jars duo, who made it their mission to give ripe produce a second life. They also use reusable glass jars, making the product waste-free. The Ginger Jars mantra is “Waste not. Want not.” Simple, right?
The B.C. couple add a lot of glow to their Sunshine Coast surrounds: They know how
