We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.
Food Waste Trivia Night - at ‘Ono Kitchen and Bar, Bellingham WA April 01, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: 'Ono Kitchen and Bar 210 East Chestnut Street. To kick off Food Waste Prevention Week, our Toward Zero Waste team is co-hosting a food... | |
Cool Solutions: Harnessing the Power of Community Fridges - April 02, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sign up here for this exciting virtual event as we celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week! FoodRecovery.org will moderate this webinar and panel discussion as we explore the... | |
Green Building Nerds - at Prefab High-performance project tour, Bellingham WA April 10, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join your peers, bring your plans, and NERD OUT with Green Building Nerds! | |
Solarize Whatcom - at Sustainable Connections, Bellingham WA April 17, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Solarize Whatcom Kickoff Join Sustainable Connections on Wednesday April 17th to learn about Solarize Whatcom, a new solar energy program available now through July 4th.... | |
Eat Local First NW Mixer - May 21, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
BUILDING COMMUNITIES & STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY
A New Economic Model
“The northern Washington town of Bellingham may be the epicenter of a new economic model for a post-consumerist economy, producing goods and services focused on what surrounding communities need and can sustain.”
-NPR Marketplace, interview with Sustainable Connections
A Local Living Economy
Choosing local retailers creates jobs and community. Hear from a variety of local entrepreneurs who call Bellingham home and learn why they choose to live and love local.
Local Champions
Farm-to-Table Events with Crave Catering
Crave Catering is a Bellingham-based catering business with a focus on local, chef-inspired food for all manner of events: intimate and large-scale weddings; reception celebrations; benchmark occasions; corporate events; non-profit functions; general family dining;...
How “The Freedge” Supports a More Food-Secure Whatcom County
Tucked behind The RE Store in Bellingham WA is a Freedge. What exactly is a Freedge, you might ask? It’s a community refrigerator packed with free, nutritious food – and it’s open to all. This particular Freedge is the result of a partnership between The RE Store and...
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...
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