When Caroline Rutledge wakes up each morning, it’s not just to run a business – it’s to continue a mission. A mission that started 15 years ago and is built around one simple but powerful idea: sustainability. “It’s always been important to us for our work to have meaning,” Rutledge shares. “We want to know that what we’re doing is having a positive impact on the planet.” That dedication has shaped the ethos of since its inception in 2010.
At Core, sustainability goes beyond a business model - it’s . Rutledge, along with her two grown children, leads a team dedicated to reducing their environmental impact while creating products that combine beauty with purpose. One of their most meaningful partnerships has been with Ocean Legacy, an organization focused on cleaning our oceans and turning waste into a valuable resource.
Through this partnership, Core has taken the bold step of repurposing materials like discarded oyster crates and ocean-borne buoys, turning them into functional, beautiful products. These once-forgotten items are now transformed into stacking planters , dimensional lumber and.
“We’re inspired by the work Ocean Legacy is doing,” Rutledge explains. “Their efforts to clean up our oceans really resonate with us. It aligns with our own commitment to protect local water systems, especially in safeguarding salmon habitat.”
Gardening with a purpose
With gardening season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to infuse purpose into your outdoor spaces. Core Landscape’s products offer a way to enhance the beauty of your garden while reducing your environmental footprint. From their uniquely coloured stackable planters to the customizable “Lost Buoys” hanging baskets, long-lasting dimensional lumber and the robust CANA Grid, these products aren’t just about aesthetics – they’re about choosing sustainability in every part of your garden.
The buoy hanging baskets are particularly special, with options for customization, including custom spliced rope in various colours, making them perfect for coastal-inspired gardens. "They’re not only durable and versatile but they carry a story – a story of ocean plastics repurposed into something meaningful," Rutledge says.
A broader commitment to the planet
Beyond their product offerings, Core Landscape is also a proud member of, donating one per cent of all sales to non-profits like Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter, The Land Conservancy of BC and Haiti Ocean Project . Rutledge’s involvement with the Haiti Ocean Project as a board member since 2016, is another testament to the company’s deep commitment to marine conservation.
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