Thursday, August 25, 2011

Sustainablity on the Corporate Level Part 1: Cosco

Costco Wholesale Corporation Business Background Report
COSTCO.  Yes, the warehouse store of all warehouse stores is taking some serious steps towards sustainability.  Over that last few years Costco has sought sustainable products for its consumers.  Case in point Wilcox Farms along the Nisqualy River near Mt. Rainier in Washington State.  Costco connected with this local farm and services the warehouses in Seattle and Tacoma with local, organic eggs!

Ok, so I'm not a corporate human.......I prefer small businesses and tend to shop at farmer's markets.  But in the grand scheme of things I believe the fastest way to get sustainable products into the hands of the masses will be through companies like Costco. 

Costco has warehouses all over the world.  Costco has power. Companies that use that power to impower local farmers and other businesses are capable of changing the world for the better.    

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Grow something! ANYTHING! GO NATIVE!

Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines: A Guide to Using, Growing, and Propagating North American Woody PlantsArmitage's Native Plants for North American GardensNative Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening & ConservationBringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, Updated and Expanded
Everything makes a difference. One green plant can clean the air. Grow something. Anything. Like flowers? All sorts grow with just a little water and sunshine. Don't want to do much....? GO NATIVE! Native plants are great because they require NO real maintenance. They understand your weather and soil conditions. They also bring in the beneficial insects, birds, and other animals that make our environment healthy!

GO NATIVE.
Find friends by joining a native plant society in your area!
Check out the North American Native Plant Society website here!
Or google your state and "native plant society" to find an association in your area!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

BLUES for FOOD Festival, SEATTLE September 3, (SATURDAY) noon-8PM

ZERO WASTE BLUES FOR FOOD FEST in SEATTLE!!
September 3, 2011 noon-8PM
http://bluesforfoodfest.org/

Straight from the Blues for Food Fest Facebook Page!

The Avey Brothers are playing Blues For Food Fest at 4pm. The Avey Brothers were voted back-to-back champions of the 2008 and 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge.The group blends elements of Cajun swamp with blues-rock and Chicago sounds geared to snap and sizzle at any venue or event.

DON"T FORGET THE PIE TABLE!  I LOVE PIE!  PIE AUCTION!!
BE THERE!  Saturday September 3, 2011!! 

Gotta' love the blues!