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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Community Valentine
Dear Community to Community I love you because. . .you are and are supporting the frontlines of farmers whose contributions make the backbone of our food system. Solidarity, From Kainui
Community Valentine
Dear Social Fabric I love you because. . .I love you because you hosted the best bridal shower ever: making fascinators for the wedding! You always have fabulous art, creative and quirky clothes and lovely staff! From Pandora
Community Valentine
Dear Black Sheep I love you because. . .I love you because your food and drink passion plays out from the second I am greeted at the door of your hip and cozy location til its time to part ways. The service and selection of yumminess is one of few treasures here in...
Community Valentine
Dear Community Food Co-Op I love you because. . .I can trust that your produce is healthy, local, and GMO-free. I also love your popcorn tofu! I put it in my salad every day. From Alanna
Community Valentine
Dear Simmering Tava I love you because. . .your goat curry and veggie fritters are the best! From Nick
Community Valentine
Dear Pickford Film Center I love you because. . .I love you because...your popcorn is made with real butter and the films you show are engaging! From Ryan