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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.
Find the Fresh in Your Food: Sustainable Connections’ Eat Local Month – Bellingham Alive
September marks the return of Sustainable Connections’ September Eat Local Month, where local farmers, chefs, and food enthusiasts get the chance to showcase their talents throughout Whatcom County. To encourage the community to get out and explore, there will be...
Dinner and 10-minute talks from green building experts coming to Bellingham – Bellingham Herald
Sustainable Connections’ seventh annual Green Building Slam is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at the Wild Buffalo House of Music. Five green building experts will present a snippet of their expertise for 10 minutes at a time over a meal from Mediterranean...
Turning Policy into Homes – Whatcom Watch
Housing is more than shelter — it’s the foundation of a healthy, connected community. It shapes how people build stability, access opportunities, and contribute to the places they call home. Yet across Whatcom County, the gap between what people need and what the housing system provides continues to grow.
Bellingham SeaFeast Becomes Whatcom County’s First Festival to Use 100% Reusable Dishware – Bellingham SeaFeast
FOR IMMEDIANTE RELEASE: Pilot Project Aims to Tackle Single-Use Waste Through Local Collaboration and On-Site Reuse System BELLINGHAM, WA — This year’s Bellingham SeaFeast Festival will make history — not just for its seafood, music, and maritime traditions — but for...
Events to celebrate Eat Local Month – The Northern Light
Eat Local Month in September ushers in a statewide celebration of local farms and restaurants just as summer wanes and cooler weather brings new harvest. This year’s celebration in Whatcom County will include a farm tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 13....
Radio Pacific – September is “Eat Local Month”
Olympia – Washington State has declared September 2025 ‘Eat Local Month’. Officially, it’s a declaration that “affirms and honors the diverse and vibrant community of farmers, fishermen, and food artisans who provide fresh, healthy, and sustainably produced food for...