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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Drink Local First at a Farm Stand Near You
Summer’s bounty is in full swing, and nowhere is that more evident than at your local farm stand. Farm stands are a unique and special part of the farm-to-table journey – it’s about as close as you can get to straight-out-of-the-ground fruit and veggies! ...
Meet Calypso Kitchen
Sarah Chan, owner and chef at Calypso Kitchen, knows how food can tell a story. And the food that comes out of her kitchen tells one rich with flavor, commitment to local farms, and deep compassion. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Sarah is passionate...
9 Ways to Drink Local First This Summer
Summer is the season when the good folks of Bellingham and Whatcom County head to the mountains, seas, and breweries to soak up some well-earned sun and good times. After a long winter and spring (we see you, La Nina), it’s time to enjoy, explore, and Drink Local...
Seeking Health: Caring for the Mind, Body, and Soul of Their Community
Seeking Health is a local organization with a big impact, both on the lives of the people they touch and in the community they call home. Founded by Dr. Ben Lynch in 2011, Seeking Health is a vitamin and supplement company that creates products to support...
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...