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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The Eat Local First Trade Meeting to Build Connections in the Food System
Contact: Jessica Meyer, Food & Farming Outreach Coordinator Phone: (360) 647-7093 x111 E-mail: jessicam@sustainableconnections.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Annual Eat Local First Trade Meeting Will Build Connections in the Food System BELLINGHAM, WA,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...