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2. Concentrations of Risk (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Accounts Receivable | $ 283,284 | $ 314,082
Total percentage of receivables | 78.10% | 83.90%
Nutreco Canada Inc. [Member] |  |
Accounts Receivable | $ 5,657 | $ 0
GE Lighting [Member] |  |
Accounts Receivable | 0 | 162,582
Teck American Inc |  |
Accounts Receivable | 241,627 | 0
KohlerCorporation [Member] |  |
Accounts Receivable | 0 | 151,500
Ralco Mix Products [Member] |  |
Accounts Receivable | $ 16,000 | $ 0

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