Stories about Local Champions
The Local Champions Blog highlights some of the amazing work our community accomplishes and motivates us all to work better together. We are lucky to work with so many champions who are a model for positive behavior change and influence us to go the extra mile. Our local champions are building connections within the community every day. Filter our stories by categories listed below or browse them all. We hope you’re inspired by the local champions in our community, too!
Sustainable Connections program areas:
Food & Farming
Think Local First
Toward Zero Waste
Food Recovery Program
Energy and Green Building
Resources:
Press Releases
Sustainability Champions
Business Resources
Recipes
Guest Contributors:
Sustainability Spotlights by Peak Sustainability:
Bellingham Public Schools
Holly’s Meat Pies
Brio Laundry and Cleaners
Chuckanut Builders
Aslan Brewing
Tony’s Coffee
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Stories from the Sea: Women in Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture
Women play key roles in commercial fishing and fishing communities, and we’re sharing a few of their stories, including what drew them to the profession, what term they prefer to be called (fisherwoman? Fisherman? Fisherperson? Fisher?!), the sustainability interwoven...
Upcoming Changes to Cloud Mountain Farm Center
November 21, 2024 – Cloud Mountain Farm Center (CMFC), an agricultural program within Sustainable Connections (SC), will be channeling its focus and refining its programs in 2025. CMFC is an educational farm center located in Everson, Washington that has been a part...
The Eat Local First Trade Meeting to Build Connections in the Food System
Contact: Jessica Meyer, Food & Farming Outreach Coordinator Phone: (360) 647-7093 x111 E-mail: jessicam@sustainableconnections.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Annual Eat Local First Trade Meeting Will Build Connections in the Food System BELLINGHAM, WA,...
Sustainable Connections brings the Green Building Slam to the Wild Buffalo
Bellingham, WA – November 20, 2024 – Sustainable Connections is announcing the return of the Green Building Slam, an event that brings together green building enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest. Tickets are now on sale for this event, held on December 13th...
New Hires and Promotions Will Expand Sustainable Connections’ Impact in Northwest Washington
November 6, 2024 – Sustainable Connections (SC) is thrilled to announce new positions and a new leadership team. These strategic changes will strengthen the organization’s capacity to fulfill its new mission to build community, strengthen food systems, catalyze...
Eat Local First This Thanksgiving
Autumnal delights abound at the Bellingham Farmers Market, like this apple cider from Cloud Mountain Farm CenterThis Thanksgiving season, we're feeling grateful for the land and seas that provide us with nourishing food, the folks who steward them, and our loved ones...