We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.
It's CSA season!
March 11 - April 15, multiple days or times
Ready for CSA season? Use the CSA Finder to locate CSA farms and offerings near you. Learn more and enter to win $200 toward a...
Coffee Crawl
April 01 - April 30, 12:00 am
Check in, earn points, win prizes! The Coffee Crawl invites community members to explore new local coffee shops and cafes while enjoying their daily cup of joe...
Eat Local First Spring Mixer
May 19, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us at SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS for a FREE networking event bringing together farmers, chefs, fishers, grocers, food producers, market managers, and buyers from across the...
Energy Club: Electric Vehicles
at Sustainable Connections, Bellingham WA
May 21, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
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
-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
2025 Annual Report
2025 Annual Report from Sustainable Connections, highlighting regenerative economies, sustainability, and community engagement.
Ditch the Disposables: A Reusable Dishware Project
SeaFeast, a maritime festival held in Bellingham, WA, embraced a zero-waste model by introducing reusable dishware for food and drink vendors to help reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable event practices. Supported by a grant from Whatcom County Health...
Top 10 Local Drinks for a Dry (and Delicious) January
The turn of a new calendar year brings with it the feeling of a new beginning, a natural moment to pause and reset. Whether you're into making resolutions, leaning into a New Year's theme, or using post-holiday indulgence as a jumping-off point for renewed wellness,...
Thank you to our Sustaining Members
OUR WORK WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU!
