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At Sustainable Connections, we advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington. Learn more about our work in the news below. Feel free to reach out to our team for press inquiries info@sustainableconnections.org.
New recycling center opens in Bellingham
Contractors and self-haulers in Whatcom County will soon have a Bellingham facility where they can recycle waste generated from construction and demolition, instead of having to haul bulky materials down to centers in Mount Vernon or elsewhere.
Students warn that food waste contributes to overuse of water, climate change
Food waste is a major issue, and it contributes to climate change. Food waste drives climate change by producing methane, a greenhouse gas that is responsible for 30% of current global warming. By wasting food, we waste our fresh water, given that there are some...
PSE awards more than $7.2 million to nearly 30 organizations
BELLEVUE, Wash. (3/31/2026) Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Transportation Emission Reduction (TER) Grant Program awards, distributing more than $7.2 million to 25 organizations across PSE's electric service area. Funded...
Northwest Berry Goodness I Season 13 Episode 4 I Washington Grown
The Washington Grown team visits Whatcom County, where fertile soil and family traditions make it a powerhouse for Washington’s famous raspberries. At Enfield Farms, generations of innovation keep the berry industry thriving, while the Whatcom Conservation District...
San Juan Islander – EDC and Sustainable Connections to Host Free Workshop on Energy Audits for Businesses
The EDC of San Juan County, in partnership with Sustainable Connections, OPALCO, and Spark Northwest will host a free online workshop to help businesses and community members understand the value of energy audits. The session, Energy Audits for Businesses, will take...
Whatcom Land Trust named interim owner of Cloud Mountain Farm Center – Lynden Tribune
In mid-December, Sustainable Connections will transfer Cloud Mountain Farm Center to Whatcom Land Trust for interim ownership and management.