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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Fall Highlights from Sustainable Connections
We're excited to share some of the great work our organization has done! From inspiring program highlights to big wins for our community, this fall has been full of energy and growth. Our Food & Farming team held the 18th annual Whatcom County Farm Tour on...
The People Behind “Shopping Local”
What does it really mean when you “shop local,” and what makes it special? These days, when many of our activities are touched by large, multi-national corporations, it’s important to remember the ways we can choose to support our community. Local businesses are owned...
Top 5 Ways to Celebrate a Local Thanksgiving
This 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 with whom we share meals and laughter. With so much bounty in our area, it can be exciting to plan a...
Spring & Summer Sustainable Connections Highlights
We were busy bees this spring and summer across all our programs, and we wanted to share some of our biggest wins with you! Our Food & Farming Program launched the 2025 Farm to Table Trails, eight self-guided routes through Whatcom & Skagit counties that...
What’s New with Food & Farming?
Summer is here, with all its energy, growth, and celebration. Every year, this season brings excitement and expansion for Sustainable Connections, as we watch the seeds we’ve planted blossom into impactful community programs. We’ve been working with amazing partners...
What’s New with Sustainable Connections
As summer enters full swing, we’re emerging from our shells and connecting with our community in fresh ways. Our team is hard at work on projects that help make this community the most sustainable and regenerative it can be, and we’re excited to share some of them...