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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Nearly 5,000 Lbs of Berries Recovered
Together we can achieve more! In the case of the almost 5,000 lbs of freeze dried blackberries donated to Sustainable Connections by CBB Property Management, this sentiment certainly rings true. With a collaborative effort between six agencies including Windwood...
Farmer toolkit for direct sales and pickup sites
We’re acutely aware that getting products to market is challenging now more than ever and we want to help. We’ve been in touch with a number of food delivery businesses and have compiled a list of options for 1) opportunities to sell your products through an...
Toolkit for Hosting a Farm Drop Site
How businesses can provide fresh farm products to the community.
COVID-19 Update from Derek, Executive Director of Sustainable Connections
Dear friends, We are thinking and feeling for you, for your families, friends, neighbors, businesses, and organizations. We are deeply committed to our community, as you are. It’s a special place filled with special people. That’s why we are supportive of restriction...
Business Support for Impacts of COVID-19
The effects of COVID-19 are being felt locally and globally. We are committed to helping our community navigate the rapidly changing times and provide as much support to small, local, and independent businesses as we can. We are working with Whatcom County's Unified...
7 Things You Can Do to Support Local Businesses Right Now
As the COVID-19 situation develops within our community, we would like to take a moment to check in. We encourage you to take care of yourself and your loved ones by observing recommendations from public health officials and staying home if you feel...