We create thriving communities through innovative ideas, collaboration, and action.

Upcoming Sustainable Connections Events

Waste & Whatnot
Waste & Whatnot -
February 09, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Gather with local businesses, organizations, and community members while we discuss innovative ideas about waste, recycling, and more!
Climate Action Book Club
Climate Action Book Club -
February 18, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
By popular demand Sustainable Connections is making Climate Action Book Club a regular thing, so mark your calendars for the third Thursday in February, June, and October!
Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting
Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting -
February 23, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the virtual Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting, a fun and engaging opportunity for learning, sharing, and making farm and market connections!

BUILDING COMMUNITIES & STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY

A New Economic Model

“The northern Washington town of Bellingham may be the epicenter of a new economic model for a post-consumerist economy, producing goods and services focused on what surrounding communities need and can sustain.”
-NPR Marketplace, interview with Sustainable Connections

 

A Local Living Economy

Choosing local retailers creates jobs and community. Hear from a variety of local entrepreneurs who call Bellingham home and learn why they choose to live and love local.

Local Champions

Sasquatch’s Sweet Sixteen

Sasquatch’s Sweet Sixteen

Sixteen Delicious Local Treats If you didn’t know, Sasquatch has a sweet tooth, and he loves using the Whatcom Think Local First gift card to buy sweet treats all over Whatcom County. With Valentine ’s Day coming up, we wanted to share Sasquatch’s Sweet 16 with you –...

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Still Here, Still Resilient

Still Here, Still Resilient

This is where I feel triumphant through the good deeds of our volunteers and exemplary performance of my coworkers. In a time of need where everything seems to be just that much harder, we have found a way to be successful beyond my wildest expectations.

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Game Changers

Game Changers

By Mark Peterson There is no doubt that bringing back Brad Smith, the speedy Aussie left back, will add even more firepower to the Sounders attack! He was a big piece of the Sounders run on their way to hoisting the 2019 MLS Cup trophy and he will make the team even...

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