September Sustainable Business Spotlight – DON ReClaim!

Four people sitting on the ReClaim Mural.

Reclaim! is a subsidiary of the larger Disability Options Network, a Center for Independent Living (CIL) and disability rights organization fighting for accessible and independent living options; DON ReClaim! provides resources to those with disabilities at the systemic level.

August Sustainable Business Spotlight: The Refillery

Larissa and Jordan at The Refillery

The COVID-19 pandemic, due to concerns about cleanliness, has signaled a dramatic increase in the use of single use plastic – with more than eight million tons of plastic generated globally and 25,000 tons of that going directly into our global ocean. Why is this a problem? Plastic waste not only harms global ecosystems, wildlife, […]

Eating Locally, Seasonally, and Climate-Friendly with Your Local Farmers’ Market!

Vegetables

For years, I have enjoyed supporting and traveling to different local farmers markets with my family. Luckily where I grew up, we had access to fresh and local foods from nearby farmers and businesses that were available to the community each weekend. Supporting local farmers markets around your city is the easiest way to feel good about the food you buy. Here are some of the benefits and reasons why you should buy your food from farmers markets: