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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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...
Cof& Brings Colombian Coffee and Culture to Downtown Bellingham
Located in downtown Bellingham, Cof& is a welcoming space where the coffee is strong, the food is exceptional, and the folks who run it are a family with a passion for sharing their coffee and cuisine with this community. Oscar Quintero moved to the United States...
Wandke Accessibility: Making Our Online World More Inclusive
Wandke Accessibility, a local business with an international reach, advocates for accessibility for all, offering services that “empower businesses and organizations that are ready to incorporate access and inclusion of disabled people into their best practices.” In...
Celebrating Bellewood Farms & U-Pick Orchards & Pumpkin Patches in Washington
We’re thrilled to share that Bellewood Farms, a beloved family-owned farm nestled in the heart of Whatcom County, has received national recognition as one of the top apple orchards in the country! Featured in USA Today’s “10 Best Apple Orchards” list for 2024, this is...