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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Missing Middle Housing – Missing No More!
The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session recently passed missing middle housing legislation, which legalized the building of a variety of homes in all zones across Washington State. What does this mean for Whatcom County? And do we even need it? As Bellingham...
From Farm to Loaf: Water Tank Bakery Shares the Love of Local Grain
Nestled near the Skagit Valley Airport and Cairnspring Mills in the heart of the Skagit Valley, you’ll find a hidden gem of a bakery. Water Tank Bakery creates wholesome bread, cookies, and other treats, prioritizing local ingredients and the process of long...
The Stories at the Heart of our Local Food System
Tele Aadsen is a female commercial fisherman and writer, connecting people to salmon through the stories she shares and the fish she catches. She knows first-hand how the power of storytelling shapes our relationships to the food we eat and the folks who grow, raise,...
Promoting Community Well-Being with New Winter Wellness Guide
This comprehensive guide aims to inspire and empower individuals to support local businesses during the winter months while fostering a sense of community connection.
Millworks Project to Grow Community and Connection in the Local Food Economy
Whatcom County is home to a rich and resilient food system. Bordered by the Cascades to the east and the Salish Sea to the west, this region’s lands and seas are stewarded by farmers, fisherfolk, ranchers, and artisans. And while farming is often a solitary...
Local Bellingham Business Paves the Way for Consumer Rights and Environmental Sustainability in WA with Right to Repair Act
A bill known as the Right to Repair Act, championed by Mitch Kramer, owner of Bellingham’s FIXCO, an independent repair shop and member of Sustainable Connections, is gaining traction in the Legislature.