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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Daydream Farm: Growing Food in Friendship and Community
Nestled next to the Nooksack River in Everson, Daydream Farm is just that - a dream come true for owners, farmers, and friends Emma Arnold and Maddy Chitwood. Daydream Farm is a low/no-till farm growing diversified vegetables for their 50-person CSA and...
How Humble Bouquet Grows Beauty & Sustainability
Flowers speak a universal language of love, beauty, and care. And Humble Bouquet’s garden-to-vase floral business communicates even more: a deep appreciation for community and respect for the Earth. Owner and florist Laura Wheeler is passionate about...
Dandelion Organic Delivery Brings Produce to the People
A delicious plate of food isn't just a meal, it's a story. That's because food doesn't just magically appear in the store or in your home. There are countless people who work from dawn to dusk - a true labor of love - to build a thriving local food system....
7 Ways to Share the Local Love this Mother’s Day
There are infinite ways to celebrate Mother’s Day - as many ways as there are kinds of mothers, in fact. This Mother’s Day, Sasquatch wants to highlight all the opportunities to honor mothers, maternal figures, and Mother Earth too, of course! ...
Madrona Gifts: Making Reciprocity Special and Sustainable
The practice of giving gifts is one that celebrates true reciprocity - both the giver and giftee receive something special. Perhaps no one exemplifies this better than local business Madrona Gifts, who has turned occasions like birthdays and holidays into...
Solidarity with Local Businesses in 2022
When COVID started oh so long ago, we suggested these 7 things you could do to support local businesses. While we are glad to see some things getting back to pre-COVID status, many businesses are still facing challenges, whether it be from inflation, staff turnover,...