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Supportland Program Encourages Portlanders to Shop Local
When I visited Portland, Oregon this spring for the Summit of Awesome, one of the things that struck me the most was how passionate folks were about supporting local businesses. A group of self-professed “neighborhood-business huggers” are taking that passion a step further. The new Supportland card rewards folks for shopping at participating local businesses.
One More Handmade Holiday Resource
Right on the heels of publishing our resource guide for buying handmade gifts, I ran across yet another great online marketplace that features handmade, eco-friendly wares!
Sustainable Cork Reharvesting
Did you know that cork forests are some of the most biodiverse habitats on the planet? Cork trees grow quickly, and between wine bottles, home decor, there’s a growing demand for the material.
Handmade Holiday Resource Guide
The holidays are so close I can practically taste the Tofurkey! That also means there are gifts to give. This year, instead of shelling out the bucks at a big box store, why not use your holiday dollars to support local, independent artists or your crafty skill to fashion unique gifts for the lucky folks on your list?
Whether you’re looking to make by hand or buy handmade, here are some resources to get you going!
Illegally Dumped Tires Turned into Mulch
In South Carolina, the Department of Transportation and Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority teamed up to turn all illegally dumped tires into a usable product.
