seattle
where sustainable style happens in the emerald city[city sourcebook] seattle [posted on June 19, 2006]
The Emerald City is full of ways to incorporate easy, fun, hip sustainable choices into your lifestyle every day. Scroll down for each industry for sources of sustainable style in Seattle:
advertising, marketing & pr | architecture | arts | beauty | consumer products | entertainment | fashion | food & restaurant | gardening & landscaping | interior design | mobility | music | print media | sports | travel | urban planning
advertising, marketing & pr
Swift Impressions [posted on September 8, 2006]
With a vision to spark economic, social, and environmental vitality through effective communications and client success, Swift Impressions offers marketing consulting, creative services, and web expertise with a record of enhancing clients' professional image and competitive position. Swift Impression guides businesses in establishing market presence, forges brand identities for organizations, creates compelling graphic design, and develops complex web applications. [Swift Impressions]
Rooland Design [posted on August 8, 2006]
The environment is very important to Rooland Design. They encourage their clients to be open to innovative solutions in the design process. This could involve using 100% recycled papers, less material in packaging, doing away with plastic and looking at the problem in a new way. They are also involved in Canopy, a company working to save species and habitat from extinction and do 15% pro bono work concerning the environment. [Rooland Design]
KittenChops [posted on August 8, 2006]
KittenChops specializes in impactful, custom tailored, concept driven illustration and graphic design applicable to both digital and traditional print media. A few of the foundations of the KittenChops design process are a love for listening, a dedication to creating long term mutually productive client relationships and having fun with my work. KittenChops' broad client base include: Starbucks Coffee Company, Nordstrom, Ride Snowboards, and the Stranger. [KittenChops]
EnviroStars [posted on July 21, 2006]
The goal of the EnviroStars Program is to give businesses incentives and recognition for reducing hazardous waste, while giving consumers an objective way to identify environmentally sound businesses, using a two to five star rating scale. The more proactive a business is in preventing pollution, the higher the star rating and the more public promotion and free marketing the business receives. [EnviroStars]
EnTech Public Relations [posted on July 21, 2006]
EnTech PR specializes in telling your green story to either targeted audiences, the mainstream media, or both. If you have a socially responsible business or a green product, consider who is going to tell your story. EnTech understands your product or service and they know how to reach the green market or how to explain a green business to the mainstream marketplace. [EnTech PR]
Parsons PR [posted on March 2, 2006]
Since 1992, Parsons has spread their passion for doing work that makes a difference on a local and global scale. They integrate personal values and business practices, building partnerships based on respect, enthusiasm, and a commitment to quality work. Parsons GoodWorks, their community service program, annually contributes significant time and donations to a variety of local, national, and international organizations. [Parsons PR]
egg [posted on March 2, 2006]
Focusing exclusively on responsible brands and organizations, egg strives to create success in the marketplace for the good guys. egg is also a proud member of 1% for the Planet. [egg]
Bellwether Group [posted on March 2, 2006]
Forward-thinking communications to broaden and vitalize the base of people who care about social justice, socially-responsible business practices, global equity, and environmental stewardship. [Bellwether Group]
architecture
BetterBricks [posted on September 18, 2006]
An initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, BetterBricks has its sights set on helping business professionals understand the power of energy efficiency to make a real difference in their buildings and in their business. BetterBricks believes that energy efficiency can provide tremendous value, with substantial contributions to the bottom line as well as the environment. BetterBricks services and resources are designed to meet the real-world needs of building professionals. [BetterBricks]
Green Building Program [posted on September 15, 2006]
The city of Seattle's Green Building Program is dedicated to making green building standard practice in Seattle through education, technical assistance and incentives. They believe that we can live in balance--a balance that includes economic prosperity, environmental health and quality of life and are believe that no project is too small, or too large, to make a start. They are here to help you fulfill your green building dreams and to make their mission a reality. [Green Building]
Second Use Building Materials [posted on August 31, 2006]
Salvaging approximately 100 tons of building materials each month, Second Use supplies the region with salvaged and reclaimed building materials. They provide customers with an ever-changing supply of contemporary and older lights, bath fixtures, hardware, and stained glass. Donations to Second Use are sold to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. [Second Use Building Materials]
Windfall Lumber [posted on August 3, 2006]
Windfall Lumber, born out of the 1996 ice storm here in Olympia, Washington, has been committed to sustainable forest products from day one. Their intent is to provide quality products that are sustainably harvested but are also affordable. Windfall uses certified wood so that consumers can be assured that wood comes from well managed forests or from reclaimed sources of wood. [Windfall Lumber]
Solar Washington [posted on August 3, 2006]
Solar Washington is a non-profit association of solar energy equipment manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, dealers, designers, consultants, students, and interested people. Their mission is to promote the development and effective use of solar and renewable energy and the related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of Washington State through education. [Solar Washington]
Seattle Green Map [posted on August 3, 2006]
A Green Map is a locally created map of the environment - both natural and cultural features - that uses the Green Map System's lively, globally shared icons to identify significant sites. Each map is unique and provides a fresh perspective on the green character of one's hometown through an accessible geographic inventory of green resources and places that make the local environment so special. [Seattle Green Map]
The ReStore [posted on August 2, 2006]
The RE Store was founded in 1993 by RE Sources for Sustainable Communities to address the growing problem of wasteful disposal of useable building materials, most of which were buried in the local landfill. The RE Store provides an alternative to dumping those materials. The RE Store also saves homeowners, contractors, and business owners the burden of wasting useful, beautiful, and unique items. [The ReStore]
Northwest Solar Center [posted on August 2, 2006]
A project of Washington State University, the Northwest Solar Center's membership and guiding board are northwestern utilities, not-for-profits, and local governments. Their mission involves evaluating and improving renewable technologies and Accelerated installation of solar electricity throughout the Pacific Northwest. Even their website is maintained on a solar powered server. [NWSC]
Lumbermens Building [posted on July 26, 2006]
Since 1895, Lumbermens has been supplying building materials to the professional builder from the Northwest to the Southwest. They specialize in green building, resulting in a healthier indoor environment. With products including those that don't release significant pollutants, that block the spread of indoor contaminates, and products that remove indoor pollutants, Lumbermens can build you your healthy home. [Lumbermens]
GreenWorks Realty [posted on July 26, 2006]
GreenWorks Realty is locally-owned in Seattle and proud to be the first real estate firm to specialize in healthy green homes, community-focused developments, and innovative properties. Their vision is to create a more sustainable world by implementing progressive change in our local communities that supports human expression and protects the integrity of our environment. [GreenWorks]
Bamboo Builders Northwest [posted on July 21, 2006]
Responding to the need for artistry combined with environmental responsibility, Bamboo Builders Northwest is the Pacific Northwest's premier source for elegant bamboo design and construction. In company with environmentally conscious architects, Bamboo Builders will continue to find ways to marry bamboo with reclaimed and recycled materials to create arresting and original designs. [Bamboo Builders]
360 Modern [posted on July 21, 2006]
360 Modern is passionate about and dedicated to the appreciation of Modern Architecture and all things related. They are here to provide two services: a place for pertinent, interesting, changing information about Modern Architecture and Modernism and to provide real estate services for people wanting to buy or sell a Modern home. [360 Modern]
US Green Building Council [posted on March 3, 2006]
The US Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Developers of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the USGBC is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. [US Green Building Council]
International Sustainable Solutions [posted on March 3, 2006]
ISS believes that with progressive leadership and emerging experience in sustainability, the Pacific Northwest can offer its products and services to a world market. They work with government, corporations and non-profits to encourage sustainability through exloring global best practices, assisting in local implementation of these practices, and working to develop opportunities to provide products and services to the rest of the world. [International Sustainable Solutions]
Environmental Home Center [posted on March 3, 2006]
A super source for green building materials, Environmental Home Center's selection includes non-toxic paint, natural carpets, sustainable wood products, energy-efficient insulation and people-friendly cleaning supplies. A handy how-to guide and list of faq's help you stay smart and build/paint/renovate green. They know that together, we can build a better world. [Environmental Home Center]
NBBJ [posted on March 2, 2006]
With offices in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Columbus, New York, London, Beijing and Shanghai, NBBJ is a truly global architecture and design firm that believes that ideas change everything. As the third largest design firm in the country (and fifth-largest in the world), NBBJ has experience with just about everything, and they do it all with a smart growth approach and a goal of fostering meaningful, socially reinforcing communities. [NBBJ]
Mithun [posted on March 2, 2006]
Encompassing architecture, urban planning, landscapes and interior design, Mithun has embraced resource-efficient and sustainable design for over a decade. Their portfolio includes projects from campus and workplace planning to residential and mixed use projects for clients from REI to Duke University to Seattle's Pier 56. Definite leaders in sustainable design and architecture. [Mithun]
Martha Rose Construction [posted on March 2, 2006]
Awarded the 2005 Home Builder Award in the BuiltGreen Design Competition, energy-saving and healthy-air features are standard on all Martha Rose structures. They are a member of "Built Green," a program that was implemented by the Master Builders Association to encourage builders to construct and renovate homes in a more environmentally compatible way. It is a holistic approach that covers design, site work, material choices, energy conservation and education of the workers and consumers. [Martha Rose Construction]
Living Systems Design [posted on March 2, 2006]
Living Systems Design offers an integrative philosophy to on-site water management issues. Their goal is to advance environmental stewardship by promoting economically viable solutions to environmental problems with individuals, businesses and government entities; they'll design a roofscape, hardscape or landscape for any hydrological situation. [Living Systems Design]
Jones & Jones [posted on March 2, 2006]
Founded in 1969, Jones & Jones hopes to give a voice to the landscape and its inhabitants through integrating architecture and landscape architecture. They received the first ever Firm Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2003; in everything they do, Jones & Jones strives for architecture that springs out of living places. [Jones & Jones]
Callison [posted on March 2, 2006]
Prolific around the globe, Callison provides planning and design services to retail, hospitality, mixed-use, healthcare and corporate clients throughout the world. They specialize in urban mixed-use developments, health care facilities and research laboratories and corporate offices and campus planning; wherever they go, Callison creates smarter places. [Callison]
arts
ArtWorks [posted on September 8, 2006]
An arts program uniquely able to reach out to at-risk youth while enriching communities, ArtWorks programs have fostered a new sense of self-esteem, self-motivation and self-sufficiency for youth through pre-employment training and subsidized employment in the arts. They create murals for schools, businesses and parks throughout the city—and offer a wealth of opportunities for young people to get involved with the arts and move their lives in a positive direction. [ArtWorks]
beauty
Lush [posted on August 28, 2006]
A cosmetics and skincare line with stores worldwide, Lush believes in making effective products out of fresh organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics, without animal ingredients or animal testing, and in writing the quantitative list on the outside. They believe in making their own fresh products by hand, printing their own labels and making their own fragrances. Lush also uses fair-trade ingredients where possible. [Lush]
Etherea Salon & Spa [posted on May 7, 2006]
Proud to be an Aveda Concept Salon, Etherea reflects Aveda's commitment to quality and environmental causes with their full range of services that will make you 'Feel Heavenly.' Don't miss the 'Feel Heavenly Happy Hour' each Wednesday and Friday with reduced prices on some popular services, and you'll even get 20% off a product purchase during your birth month. Treat yourself to first-class salon service with the Greater Seattle Business of the Year for 2005. [Etherea Salon & Spa]
Aveda [posted on March 29, 2006]
One of the originals is still one of the best. Aveda has too many great initiatives to list here, but have an outstanding commitment to caring for the planet and the people who live here. Their goal is to connect beauty, environment and well-being with their products and services, and show no signs of slowing down in their endeavor to make both people and the planet healthier and more beautiful. [Aveda]
Mode Organic Salon [posted on March 29, 2006]
One of Seattle's premier full-service salons, MODE offers fabulous skin, hair and cosmetic service and products, all with an organic twist. Go there and feel relaxed, rejuvenated and completely satisfied. [Mode Organic Salon]
consumer products
Lucky Crow Gift Bags [posted on August 8, 2006]
Based in Seattle, WA, Lucky Crow is a small, artistic, and environmentally-minded group of happy, hard-working folks with solid backgrounds in business and design. Lucky Crow's gift bags are simple, stylish, waste-free, and reusable. They are also a proud member of 1% for the Planet , donating 1% of all of our sales to non-profit organizations working to protect our natural environment. [Lucky Crow]
Industrial Designer's Society of America Northwest Chapter [posted on August 8, 2006]
The Industrial Designers of America (IDSA) is the voice of the industrial design profession, advancing the quality and positive impact of design. Their mission is to lead the profession by expanding our horizons, connectivity and influence, and our service to members, inspire design quality and responsibility through professional development and education, and elevate the business of design and improve our industry's value. [IDSA]
entertainment
Seattle International Film Festival [posted on August 7, 2006]
Seattle International Film Festival Group celebrates the culture and art of the moving image through filmmaking and filmgoing experiences of exceptional merit and diversity that inform, educate and entertain. Held in early summer each year, SIFF showcases the best features of the year. Also awarded at the festival is the Jury Award and Golden Space Needle Audience Award. [SIFF]
Northwest Film Forum [posted on August 7, 2006]
Northwest Film Forum classes and workshops are designed to instruct filmmakers on both the mechanical skills required by current filmmaking technology and the artistic application of tools to explore the critical and emotional range of the cinematic experience. Classes and workshops are taught by working artists: filmmakers, writers, producers and editors. Explore Filmmaking by doing it. [NW Film Forum]
ArtSpots [posted on August 7, 2006]
ArtSpots is a non-profit program dedicated to creating and broadcasting media art using commercial television slots for a gallery. The pieces encourage viewers to look inside themselves and connect with their own values, creating a more sustainable, emotionally connected and environmentally aware relationship to the world we live in. The spots are free and can be copied and shared by viewers. [ArtSpots]
911 Media Arts [posted on August 7, 2006]
Considered to be Washington State's premier Media Arts Center, the mission of 911 Media Arts is to support the expressive use of innovative media tools by providing the access, training and environment needed to reate/exhibit works of enduring merit and artistic excellence. 911 Media Arts believes that everyone can and should have access to the tools of communication. [911 Media Arts]
Eco Encore [posted on July 24, 2006]
Reusable books, CDs, DVDs and software can be donated to this nonprofit for a tax deduction. Profits from selling these goods on Eco Encore's Online Store are given to nineteen environmental non-profit organizations in the Puget Sound region. Eco Encore is dedicated to treading lightly on the earth. They utilize recycled and used paper whenever possible, and ship packages through the U.S. Postal Service, which they believe to be the most environmentally efficient system. [Eco Encore]
Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network [posted on April 18, 2006]
Bringing filmmakers together with environmental activists, educators, government, scientists, business, and concerned citizens, Hazel Wolf strives to improve the quality and effective use of environmental media. Hosting and producing several film festivals each year, they also have a program designed to engage youth who want to speak out about the planet through film. [Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network]
Better World Films [posted on April 18, 2006]
Aiming to empower people to create sustainable lives, livable communities, and a just world with equal opportunities for all, Better World Films wants to broaden the environmental and progressive movement through the organization and production of film festivals. Based in the Seattle area, Better World Media is a project of A.W.I.S.H. (A World Institute for a Sustainable Humanity), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide models and support for life sustaining activities. [Better World Films]
fashion
Hipposchemes [posted on September 18, 2006]
In the business of creating unique handmade art, Hipposchemes makes all of their products from recycled and salvaged materials, from old sweatshirts to discarded street signs. Nothing goes to waste and even the scraps are used to make one of a kind bracelets. The folks at Hipposchemes believe that it is possible to create designs that have a huge impact on culture and little to no impact on the environment. Sustainable style at its best. [Hipposchemes]
Soy Clothing [posted on August 31, 2006]
Promoting the true urban and street lifestyle that is uniquely developing in the Northwest and across the country, Soy Clothing not only sells streetwear but is quite involved in their community. Soy Clothing live and promote the street lifestyle, sponsoring talents from djs to rock bands and even a skate team in 2006. Encouraging solidarity across generations and among a variety of peoples, Soy asserts that "your culture is our culture" so live out loud. [Soy Clothing]
Vintage Chick [posted on August 4, 2006]
Vintage Chick features unique vintage, retro and used men's and women's clothing. The store has a large collection of clothing and accessories that are sure to give your wardrobe that piece of flare it has been missing. Vintage Chick is constantly updating their inventory so every visit will be as unique as your style. [Vintage Chick]
Reputation [posted on August 4, 2006]
Reptation was born out of the need to shop at a fun place that had ever changing, affordable clothes that didn't break student budget. The store has become a popular place among the neighborhood and college fashionistas virtually overnight. Their inventory changes every month and the range of fashion is from East Coast to West Coast, bringing to Seattle the styles found in places such as Melrose in LA or SoHo in NYC. [Reputation]
R.E.Load Baggage [posted on August 4, 2006]
The dedication put into creating the best products possible will be evident every time you sling a R.E.Load™ bag over your shoulder. Roland and Ellie (the R and E in R.E.Load) say: "You'll notice that we don't include any excuses about why our products are made in foreign lands - that's because we make each and every custom bag ourselves, completely from scratch. From start to finish." [R.E.Load Baggage]
Red Light [posted on August 4, 2006]
Seattle's largest vintage clothing store, Red Light carries Victorian through early 80's clothing and accessories. Besides vintage clothing, they also carry the hottest current styles of new clothing for men and women, and costumes for any occassion, which you can buy cheaper than renting! Whether you are a collector, going to a party, updating your wardrobe or looking for that special treasure, you can find it here. [Red Light]
House of Stylz [posted on August 4, 2006]
House of Stylz features all of the hottest urban fashions for men, women, and children. House of Stylez is rooted in a vision of community development and economic empowerment. The owners point the proliferation of hip hop culture in Seattle and beyond, but the note lack of African American's in any type of ownership positions. The resulting strategy is to combine networking events along with fashion shows and invite other business owners and those interested to meet each other and build. [House of Stylz]
Le Frock [posted on August 4, 2006]
Loosely translated, Le Frock means "the dress" or "the clothes" in French. Le Frock is ten years young, loving life in ze vibrant, historic and always eclectic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington and they buy and consign outstanding new and gently used men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Le Frock only sells high quality merchandise making them known for offering a wide range of great finds with incredible style. [Le Frock]
Certified Jean Co. [posted on August 4, 2006]
Certified jeans are made from 100% organic / transitional cotton grown without chemicals in the USA. Numerous studies document that toxic chemicals used in conventional cotton production cause ecological damage and are responsible for the decline and mortality of birds and other wildlife in treated areas. Wearing CERTIFIED jeans protects you from social criticisms because they're the "conscientious jean" made from beneficial fabrics and made in the USA under US labor laws. [Certified Jean Co.]
Buffalo Exchange [posted on June 12, 2006]
The purpose of this great company is to lead the resale fashion industry, provide a livelihood for its employees, a fair return to its owners, and achieve sustainable profitability by being the most beneficial place for its customers to buy, sell, and trade new and recycled clothing. Buffalo Exchange is unique because clothing and accessories are bought, sold and traded directly with store customers. [Buffalo Exchange]
Cutter & Buck [posted on April 11, 2006]
A Seattle-based sportswear company, Cutter & Buck pioneered the use of organic cotton in apparel and were a founding member of SA8000, a social accountability platform. They are the exclusive apparel sponsor for professional golfer Annika Sorenstam, among others in the game, and pride themselves on professional, responsible sportswear for men and women. [Cutter & Buck]
Margaret O'Leary [posted on April 10, 2006]
A strong supporter of breast cancer and children's causes especially in the Bay Area, Margaret O'Leary's bamboo silk and hemp/silk blended knitwear and fashions look good and do good. With boutiques in New York and Seattle as well as San Francisco, her upscale apparel and accessories is available all around the country. Her luxurious knitwear and unique sportswear is as stylish as it is comfortable. [Margaret O'Leary]
Escama [posted on April 2, 2006]
Meaning fish scales in Portuguese, Escama bags are made from recycled aluminum can tabs, giving the appearance similar to the scales of a fish. The bags are handmade by two women’s cooperatives located in economically depressed ‘satellite cities’ of Brasília, Brazil; inside each bag is a card with the name of the artist who crocheted the piece. The bags are available in boutiques and stores from New York to Los Angeles to San Francisco and Seattle, and many place in between. [Escama]
Crossroads Trading Co. [posted on April 2, 2006]
With stores up and down the west coast and as far east as Chicago, Crossroads Trading Co. recycles contemporary fashion from the community and passes the savings along to you. They'll also take your gently used clothes and give you cash for 'em (provided they aren't full of moth balls and someone will still want to wear them after you). [Crossroads Trading Co.]
food & restaurant
BalMar [posted on April 24, 2007]
Located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, the BalMar features a cozy atmosphere highlighted by green building practices and reclaimed materials. Their commitment to sustainability extends to the food, including sustainable wild seafood, local organic produce and small ranch organic meats that complement a full bar. The BalMar is also available for private parties and events; they're open daily from 5pm to 2am at the intersection of Ballard Ave and Market St. [BalMar]
Eat Local [posted on March 19, 2007]
Summing up their food philosophy in two simple words, Eat Local brings chef-prepared local, organic meals to go to Seattle's Queen Anne Hill neighborhood, supporting the local economy and reducing the distance food travels from farm to plate. With a diverse menu featuring over 40 items, including starters, salads, soups, entrees and desserts, Eat Local has something for every taste, including fresh bread delivered daily from Tall Grass Bakery and organic honey from Moon Valley. They have you covered if you need a spare serving dish, offering platters, mugs and pitchers handmade in the Northwest by Port Townsend artist Lorna Smith. [Eat Local]
Cafe Flora [posted on January 12, 2007]
Cafe Flora serves a wide range of vegetarian dishes from their location in Seattle. They strive to have every customer leave delighted, raving about their international, seasonal cuisine. Cafe Flora also fulfil their role in the community in many ways, supporting and participating in fundraising efforts. You can also visit their website to learn about what is happening locally. [Cafe Flora]
Chaco Canyon Cafe [posted on January 12, 2007]
Located in Seattle's University District, Chaco Canyon Cafe is proud to announce that they are "approximately 90% organic from top to bottom...one of the few cafés in the nation that can make this claim." Chaco Canyon recycles and composts more than 90% of their total waste and don't offer plastic utensils and they offer free wireless internet for you to enjoy while you support a local business that has chosen to support the world. [Chaco Canyon Cafe]
Oceanaire Seafood Room [posted on December 7, 2006]
As sleek as a 1930s ocean liner, yet as relaxed as a dinner on the shore, the Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy Ultra-Fresh seafood, flown in daily from around the world. Sip a Sidecar in the lounge, sidle up to the oyster bar, or kick back in a horseshoe booth before diving into a sea of Ultra-Fresh fish. Their daily-printed menu will guide you, a wine list as deep as the sea will seduce you, and the world’s best seafood awaits you at the Oceanaire. [Oceanaire Seafood Room]
Cascadia Restaurant [posted on December 7, 2006]
Not just a great food and good service, Cascadia uses locally sourced ingredients, works with organic growers, and supports sustainable processes and techniques whenever possible. Owners Chef Kerry Sear and his wife Heidi rely on best-source ingredients from a wide variety of farmers, ranchers, markets and more to create food you'll want to share, yet keep for yourself. [Cascadia Restaurant]
Le Gourmand Restaurant [posted on December 7, 2006]
Located at 425 Northwest Market Street in Seattle, Le Gourmand is a gastronomical pleasure. Chef-Owners Bruce and Sara Naftaly craft organic Northwest ingredients into artful fare. They use local suppliers for their organic ingredients and change the menu every month to incorporate what`s fresh and seasonal. The menu items are quite flexible, so ask for substitutions, if necessary. Their extensive wine list includes French wines and local favorites. Contact Le Gourmand at 206.784.3463
Crave [posted on December 5, 2006]
Featuring a full menu of deliciously honest food, Crave offers espresso and pastries to start the day, unconventional lunch, generous dinners, a rotating cheese menu, desserts and a brunch that defies tradition. They features free range, grain-fed organic meats as well as locally grown produce, creating unpretentious and urban chic dining experience in an elegant yet comfortable setting. Located at 1621 12th Avenue [Crave]
Remedy Teas [posted on December 5, 2006]
Featuring a lineup of 150 organic teas, Remedy Teas' (at 15th & Harrison) wide selection includes the traditional (white, green, oolong, black) and more exotic selections (pu-ehr, rooibos, yerba mate) as well botanicals. The inviting cafe also offers tea lattes, smoothies, and alcohol-spiked versions to go along with a bakery case that boasts breakfast items, savory snacks, and tea sandwiches. Outdoor seating and free WiFi are also available. [Remedy Teas]
Pagliacci Pizza [posted on November 2, 2006]
A platinum-level member of the Green Up program, Pagliacci Pizza has teamed up with Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy to promote renewable energy. They actively seek fresh ways to use less and use wisely whether it’s composting pizza boxes and food waste, saving water and energy, or doing their part to bring ’green’ power to the Pacific Northwest. Pagliacci also works with local seasonal foods everyday to create delectable pizza pies like this month's Mushroom Primo...yum. [Pagliacci Pizza]
madres kitchen [posted on October 25, 2006]
Owned and operated by two Super-Moms, Madres Kitchen specializes in bagged and catered lunches throughout the greater Seattle area. They are conscious about what they buy, using natural, organic, and fair trade foods everywhere they can and bottled water from ATHENA, a local, woman-owned company devoting 100% of their net profits to breast cancer research. It's all about balance - business, community and family...and a little bit of Mom's home-cooking. Yum. [madres kitchen]
Jones Organic [posted on September 6, 2006]
Jones Soda Co. has added an Organic line of drinks to their collection. The Jones Organics feature six smooth flavors: Strawberry White Tea, Cherry White Tea, Berry Green Tea, Mandarin Green Tea, Tropical Red Tea & Peach Red Tea. Each drink is certified USDA organic with all natural flavors and only 60 calories per serving. What more could you ask for? [Jones Organics]
Tutta Bella [posted on August 31, 2006]
The inspiration for Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria stems from a passion for the authentic, fire-roasted pizzas born in Naples and found throughout Italy. True Neapolitan pizza captures the pure essence of simple and delicious Italian food preparation. The Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana has determined that the designation can only be certified if the pizzeria meets strict Italian government regulations for the basic ingredients. Tutta Bella meets these regulations and the expectations of their customers. [Tutta Bella]
Hale's Ales [posted on August 25, 2006]
The Northwest's third oldest craft brewery, Hale's Ales is locally owned and operated. Using traditional English brewing methods, their goal is to create fresh, locally brewed ales of the finest quality. As their slogan, "think globally, drink locally" implies, you don't have to go all the way to England to get a great tasing authentic brew. Hale's Ales further encourages sustainability by serving naturally raised beef and purchasing only wild salmon. [Hale's Ales]
Wild Mountain Cafe [posted on August 8, 2006]
The Wild Mountain Cafe firmly believes that to participate legitimately in a community, we must make it our primary responsibility to share in our community's health and well-being. In July of 2003, they began a pilot program directed by the City of Seattle and King County using a commercial worm bin to compost their coffee grounds and clean kitchen scraps into soil for use in our spectacular garden. Their hope is that someday, other restaurants like this one will come on board with similar programs to help reduce waste in Seattle's landfills and our planet. [Wild Mountain Cafe]
WiFi Cafes in Seattle [posted on August 8, 2006]
Seattle is rich in good, independent coffee shops that offer free, or mostly free wireless access. This site is intended to be a guide to the best places in the city to huddle over a table with your laptop, a cup of something hot, maybe a pastry, and get online. The site is a wiki, meaning anyone can update it providing the most updated and accurate information on how to be "caffeinated and unstrung." [Seattle WiFi]
Sterling Cafe [posted on August 8, 2006]
The Sterling Café is the Nations first organic restaurant Certified Organic by the Department of Agriculture. Almost everything you eat in their restaurant has been grown organically. That means no pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, mildicides, insecticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, or synthetic fertilizers. Down to the spices and herbs, chicken, pork products, all vegetables and fruits. All are organically grown. All of the fresh seafood is Wild. The Sterling Cafe wants you to taste the foods and not the additives. [Sterling Cafe]
Snoqualmie Valley Honey Farm [posted on August 8, 2006]
This family-owned apiary, started in 1975, is located in the scenic foothills of the Cascade Mountains east of Seattle. While the farm is not open to the public, you can purchase our many varieties of honey year round, every day, in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. Snoqualmie Valley Honey Farm features more than 30 flavors of their creme or liquid honeys, which are also available online. [Snoqualmie Valley Honey Farm]
Serafina [posted on August 8, 2006]
An intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown, Serafina is a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond for its authentic Italian cuisine. It is their hope that your dining experience at Serafina will leave you feeling transported to the sublime Italian countryside, and completely taken care of by their sincere, professional staff. [Serafina]
Seattle Vegan [posted on August 8, 2006]
SeattleVegan.com is an online resource for all things vegan in Seattle. The site povides links to and information about a variety of topics including where to find vegan restaurants, recipes for creating vegan food, and vegan and vegetarian events in and around Seattle, such as the vegan meetup. [Seattle Vegan]
Rosebud [posted on August 8, 2006]
Rosebud has grown from one of the neighborhood’s first coffee houses to a venerable destination for Seattle’s dinner and cocktail connoisseur. With their ongoing commitment to professional service, and their comfortable environment, Rosebud is firmly on the map, celebrating more than 10 years of operation in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. [Rosebud]
Q Cafe [posted on August 8, 2006]
A new and unique non-profit Cafe and community center in the Interbay area, embracing "Cafe, Community and Culture," the Q Cafe fulfils its mission through supporting artists and musicians by displaying local artists' work in the cafe and by operating as a music venue to showcase musicians' talents, helping raise funds for other non-profit organizations and serving the best coffee in Seattle. [Q Cafe]
Pizza Pi [posted on August 8, 2006]
"My search for vegan pizza came up empty - so I did it myself," says Russ Kemsley, founder of Pizza Pi, the restaurant resulting from this desire. The menu features pre-selected favorites for convenient ordering, as well as a "design your own" option so you can create your own favorite from a selection of vegan toppings, including 100% vegan "faux meats." [Pizza Pi]
Pioneer Organics [posted on August 8, 2006]
Eat healthy with fresh organic produce and groceries brought right to your door. Pioneer Organics has rapidly become the Northwest's premier organic produce home delivery service, with customers throughout the Puget Sound and greater Portland, Oregon. In addition to bountiful deliveries of the freshest produce in season, Pioneer Organics offers a wide selection of the best in natural groceries. [Pioneer Organics]
PCC Natural Markets [posted on August 8, 2006]
Puget Consumers Co-op (PCC)is the largest consumer-owned natural food co-operative in the United States. PCC is owned by nearly 40,000 members who shop (along with thousands of non-members) in our neighborhood locations and value our commitment to high-quality food standards, supporting local, sustainable agriculture, and operating in an environmentally friendly way. [PCC Natural Markets]
Nell's Restaurant [posted on August 8, 2006]
Nell's is an intimate, chef-owned restaurant located in the vibrant Green Lake neighborhood. Open for dinner seven nights a week, Nell's offers European-inspired New American cuisine featuring the finest Northwest seasonal ingredients. Their chef Philip Mihalski's cooking approach unites his classic training in some of the most celebrated kitchens in New York City and France with his passion for freshness and simplicity. [Nell's]
Metropolitan Market [posted on August 8, 2006]
From the moment you enter Metropolitan Market-you know instantly that this is going to be a different grocery shopping experience. Metropolitan Market has become an award-winning store with multiple locations throughout Seattle and Tacoma, providing their customers with unique products of the highest quality that will satisfy even the most discriminating palate. [Metropolitan Market]
Madison Market [posted on August 8, 2006]
Madison Market is Capitol Hill's neighborhood natural food market offering the highest quality whole and organic foods. They emphasize products made or grown locally and minimal packaging, and limit irradiated or genetically engineered foods and environmentally hazardous products. Their product selection is driven by not only what sells but by their customer's requests whenever possible. [Madison Market]
Larry's Market [posted on August 7, 2006]
Since 1945, Larry's Markets has owned and operated right here in the Pacific Northwest. They live and work in the same neighborhoods as their customers, which means they take extra care in making sure the stores provide the selection and quality you have come to expect. Larry's is always expanding their departments, and adding new ones, such as B.I.O., natural, organic and environmentally friendly products. [Larry's Market]
Mighty O Donuts [posted on August 7, 2006]
A Seattle based company specializing in all natural donuts, Mighty-O makes their donuts from scratch with 100% organic and vegan ingredients. A Good Cop Special comes complete with a cup of coffee made from organic beans with your choice of soy, rice, and other organic alternatives. With flavors like French Toast, Chocolate Raspberry and Cuckoo for Coconut, these little O's taste mighty good. [Mighty O Donuts]
Full Circle Farm [posted on August 7, 2006]
Full Circle Farm is a 140 acre certified organic produce farm located in Carnation, Washington. They cultivate over 75 varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs ranging from bunched greens and baby vegetables to specialty herbs and flowers (edible and ornamental). They are Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture WSDA and have made it their mission to create healthy ecosystems that enhance and protect our environment. [Full Circle Farm]
Cyber Dogs Cafe [posted on August 7, 2006]
Stylish and unique, Cyber Dogs is Seattle's first and only vegetarian hot dog joint. Flavors range from the famous DogaLisa to the smoking Red Hot Bayou. With your purchase, you can also enjoy 20 free minutes on one of their five high speed internet hook-ups. Cyber Dogs are sure to seduce your tastebuds and blow your mind. [Cyber Dogs]
China Bend [posted on August 7, 2006]
It has only been in the last fifty years that the health giving qualities of wine have been compromised by mass production and the internationalization of the wine industry. Most wines on the market today are significantly degraded nutritionally and contain various chemicals, especially sulfites, which are detrimental to our health. China Bend's unique winery was created to maximize the natural goodness and health-giving properties, offering you wine and foods of uncompromised quality and exquisite flavor. [China Bend]
Chapel [posted on August 7, 2006]
Chapel is more than a bar, more than a restaurant. Fine food and exceptional spirits are served in a unique space where people, music, art, architecture and ideas intersect and mix. While the mortuary no longer exists, the former chapel continues to bring people together to honor one another — in the physical world, yes, but perhaps also to ponder the spiritual world in a convivial atmosphere. [Chapel]
Capitol Club [posted on August 7, 2006]
Featured on the Seattle Weekly's 100 Favorite Restaurants list for two years running, the Capitol Club's freshly seasonal menu draws from Moroccan, Spanish, Italian, and French cuisine. The Capitol Club also holds regular events, and can host your next party in their private lounge. [Capitol Club]
Bleu Bistro [posted on August 7, 2006]
Upon entering Bleu you feel transported into an oversized jewelry box, brimming with colors and textures; dim lights hanging from the dark beams crisscross the restaurant and separate the room into cozy alcoves and nooks. The food varies from the inexpensive and traditional to the fancier, and the service at Bleu contributes to a smooth and pleasant experience. [Bleu Bistro]
Ballard Mail & Dispatch: The Sip & Ship [posted on July 27, 2006]
Serving Batdorf & Bronson Coffee, with favorites like Organic Costa Rica Cerro Del Fuego and Omar's Organic Blend, Ballard's Sip & Ship combines 100% fair trade, organic coffee with expert packaging and worldwide shipping services via USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL, plus Seko Worldwide Freight. Add neighborhood favorite Ballard Gear to the mix (plus a daily Happy Hour from 2 - 4 pm) and it all adds up to sustainable, local business with Ballard flair. [Ballard Sip & Ship]
Pasta & Co [posted on July 20, 2006]
Often described as "gourmet take-out and food shops," Pasta & Co stores are veritable meal stores, convenient Seattle neighborhood sources for meal makings. Pick up ready-to-eat-or-heat foods made each day in their kitchens. There is an entire menu of fresh and frozen foods from appetizers to soups to salads to entrees to desserts, and the best part: they make extensive use of organic and whole foods, insuring your recipe is as healthy for you and the planet as it is tasty. [Pasta & Co]
Essential Baking Company [posted on July 10, 2006]
Bakers of some of Seattle's finest artisan breads, pastries and desserts, the Essential Baking Company has set out to preserve, cultivate, and honor traditional methods of food preparation with a commitment to using organic ingredients. They also really walk the walk, recently shifting its entire delivery fleet to B99 (99% biodiesel). [Essential Baking Company]
Organic To Go [posted on April 30, 2006]
With branches in Orange County, Los Angeles and Washington State, Organic To Go is a great alternative to fast food and lunch box deliveries. Specializing in corporate delivery and small catering events, they create a new standard for "fast" food by using all organic and sustainably-grown ingredients in their sandwiches, salads, snacks and desserts, available for both delivery and pick-up for your next organic event. [Organic To Go]
Badger Mountain Vineyard [posted on April 24, 2006]
Father and son Bill and Greg Powers established Badger Mountain Vineyard in 1982 in Washington State's Columbia River Valley. In 1988, the transition to organic viticulture began, and they haven't looked back. They balance tradition and technology to produce a wide array of classic varietal wines, as well as limited bottlings of organic wines with no added sulfites. [Badger Mountain Vineyards]
Bonterra Vineyards [posted on April 24, 2006]
committed to creating world-class wines that are a direct reflection of the organic vineyards in which they grow, each varietal developed by Bonterra Vineyards is a unique, individual expression of organically grown fruit and the winemaker's art. Located in California's Mendocino County, Bonterra has learned through experience that only organically grown grapes can express the purity and intensity of varietal character that a truly great wine requires. [Bonterra Vineyards]
Choice Organic Teas [posted on April 24, 2006]
A firm belief in organics, with a dedication to ensure the ethical treatment of workers who cultivate tea, and a team of dedicated employees at Choice Organic Teas has made the company a modern day tea pioneer. North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line, Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified tea; more than half of their selection of organic teas are Fair Trade Certified as well. [Choice Organic Teas]
Fish Brewing Company [posted on April 24, 2006]
A small, locally-owned craft brewery in Olympia, WA producing organic, truly authentic British-style ales and German style lagers (and a hard apple cider) for beer lovers, Fish Brewing Co. believes that a pint of fresh beer served with fine food is what life in the Pacific Northwest is all about. A sponsor of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, Fish Brewing is helping keep the world's waters clean for surfing and beer-brewing as well. [Fish Brewing Company]
Whole Foods Market [posted on April 23, 2006]
Nearly single-handedly responsible for transforming the organic food market and bringing it to the mainstream, Whole Foods Market the is world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods, with 184 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. They strive to offer the highest quality, least processed, most flavorful and naturally preserved foods, and are also leaders in alternative energy boosters, as a 100% wind-powered business for 2006. [Whole Foods Market]
Outstanding in the Field [posted on April 23, 2006]
A traveling restaurant-style evening showcasing the fabulous connection between farm and table, Outstanding in the Field roams the country putting on dinners that feature the best of local foods. Generally on a farm, ranch, sea cave, winery or other locale, the dinners are combine fabulous food, passionate people and local producers who pair dinner with wine and information to provide the best that the local food experience has to offer. Check the site to see when they'll come to your town. [Outstanding in the Field]
Save Organic Food [posted on April 18, 2006]
On a mission to keep genetic modifications out of food, the group at Save Organic Food is taking action to ensure a prosperous future for organic farmers and a continuing supply of nutritious, organic foods for all American people. [Save Organic Food]
gardening & landscaping
WSU's Native Plant Guide [posted on August 8, 2006]
Native plants are plants that occur naturally in your region. The plants native to your region have grown alongside the native insects, fungi, plant diseases, wildlife, and other native plants for thousands of years. In addition, the plants native to your area are adapted to growing in your region's soils and climate, and so generally require less maintenance (such as watering) than do non-natives. This site provides an easy to use database that can help you identify and care for these plants. [Native Plant Guide]
Seattle Tilth [posted on August 8, 2006]
Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, one garden at a time. Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community. They also hold demonstration gardens, which teach people how to improve their environment by using organic gardening techniques. [Seattle Tilth]
WE-Design [posted on August 8, 2006]
Whether you're looking for an edible landscape, backyard wildlife habitat, more privacy, or a way to catch and re-use water, WE-Design is ready to help. They design and implement functional gardens and green spaces that provide food, shade, privacy, and enjoyment for you and your natural neighbors. These landscapes are, by design, low-maintenance, stable, diverse, and healthy… just like natural ecosystems. [WE-Design]
Bamboo Hardwoods [posted on June 28, 2006]
Started over 10 years ago, Bamboo Hardwoods was founded with the realization that bamboo holds the promise of a sustainable, cost effective, and ecologically benign alternative to the widespread clear-cutting of our old growth forests. Their products are beautiful, long-lasting and versatile for nearly any home; from furniture to flooring and garden to patio, they're a good source for bamboo for the home. [Bamboo Hardwoods]
Jones & Jones [posted on March 2, 2006]
Founded in 1969, Jones & Jones hopes to give a voice to the landscape and its inhabitants through integrating architecture and landscape architecture. They received the first ever Firm Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2003; in everything they do, Jones & Jones strives for architecture that springs out of living places. [Jones & Jones]
interior design
One Earth One Design [posted on November 17, 2006]
Specializing in sustainable residential and commercial design, proprietor Sandy Campbell brings 18 years of interior design experience to Seattle-based One Earth One Design. In addition to sustainable interiors offerings & services like non-toxic, non-polluting, low environmental impact products and interiors, One Earth One Design recently opened a retail store where they sell healthy, sustainable home products and host events to help you learn to make your home a more sustainable place. [One Earth One Design]
International Interior Design Association [posted on August 8, 2006]
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association representing more than 11,000 interior designers, industry partners and students of interior design from nine regions around the globe. The IIDA advocates design excellence, nurtures a global interior design community, maintains educational standards, responds to trends in business and design, and provides superior information about interior design and related issues, using its own rapidly developing body of knowledge as a resource. [IIDA]
henrybuilt [posted on August 8, 2006]
Henrybuilt was founded to bring true quality to a market where surface and fashion dominate. They believe that our living environments should be good to the core. Their product line offers a unique combination of classically modern design, superb craft and premium quality, sustainable materials. They are dedicated to a refined and natural aesthetic and a function-driven approach to design. [henrybuilt]
Greener Lifestyles [posted on August 8, 2006]
Greener Lifestyles is located in Seattle in the Ballard area. Their focus is on products that are good for the environment, good for your sense of design, and good for your life. All of their products are 100% natural, fair trade, contemporary and fun! [Greener Lifestyles]
Enlighten [posted on August 8, 2006]
Enlighten brings hand-crafted home decor to the Seattle area. Owner Mr. Kalan (Deaw) Intawong has been designing, creating, and selling lamps and other interior goods at Seattle area markets for sometime and recently, due to the popularity of his wares, he decided to open a storefront in the Ballard area. You may also see the works of other local artists in monthly artist showcase areas throughout the store. [Enlighten]
Urban Hardwoods [posted on July 20, 2006]
Taking the lumber that is felled in the city of Seattle, Urban Hardwoods rescues wood that would ordinarily be discarded and turns it in to beautiful benches and tables. Designer John Wells accentuates the natural beauty of the wood inherent in urban trees using only natural wax finishes to complete the pieces. They believe that there is no better material in the world for making furniture than urban trees. [Urban Hardwoods]
YOLO Colorhouse Paints [posted on July 20, 2006]
Combining a premium, zero-VOC paint with a user-friendly designer's palette, YOLO's 40 hues are specifically designed for interiors and inspired by the natural world. Green Seal Certified, their paints qualify for LEED certification, and are better for you and the planet. Based in Portland, OR, their paint is available across the west coast, from Seattle to Los Angeles (and many more) and online as well. [YOLO Colorhouse]
Bamboo Hardwoods [posted on June 28, 2006]
Started over 10 years ago, Bamboo Hardwoods was founded with the realization that bamboo holds the promise of a sustainable, cost effective, and ecologically benign alternative to the widespread clear-cutting of our old growth forests. Their products are beautiful, long-lasting and versatile for nearly any home; from furniture to flooring and garden to patio, they're a good source for bamboo for the home. [Bamboo Hardwoods]
mobility
Northwest Biodiesel Network [posted on May 2, 2007]
With a mission to "promote the use of biodiesel in the Northwest as an immediate and effective way to advance environmental health, economic strength, and social and political well-being in our communities, our nation, and the world", the Northwest Biodiesel Network holds monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month to help educate, advocate and increase the network for biodiesel. Learn more about the fuel, where to get it, and upcoming activities (including the NW Biodiesel Forum, Sunday, May 6!) [Northwest Biodiesel Network]
Frybrid Veggie Oil Fuel Systems [posted on March 19, 2007]
Offering conversions to run straight veggie oil (SVO) or waste veggie oil (WVO) in diesel engines, Frybrid not only helps you run your car on domestically-produced fuel while cutting back on your fuel costs and emissions, but helps reuse an otherwise wasted resource. They offer Seattle-area diesel drivers a way to safely use the same stuff your French fries were cooked in to run your car while efficiently reusing a product (waste grease & oil) that would otherwise have to be expensively disposed of. [Frybrid] via [WorldChanging]
Awake at the Wheel [posted on December 22, 2006]
The guys behind Seattle's Propel Biofuels have a blog to provide the most accurate, up to date and practical information to biodiesel drivers. With information about blending biodiesel for cold winter driving, the relative cost of biodiesel vs. its petrol equivalent (they're currently selling biodiesel for $3.01 vs. $3.13 for petrodiesel in Seattle) and more, we think their position as retailers and alt-fuel enthusiasts gives them a good perspective on the burgeoning biofuel industry. [Awake at the Wheel]
the green car company [posted on August 21, 2006]
Using their automotive expertise and knowledge to stay on the cutting edge of new green transportation, the Green Car Company promotes Biofuels, sustainability and environmental education. The Green Car Company aims to educate the mainstream American population about how their transportation choices affect the environment through their many serivces including their green car library, auto finder and knowledgeable service department. They are also a CO2 neutral company. [The Green Car Company]
Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks [posted on August 3, 2006]
A great resource in the for alternative fuel sources, Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks provides biodiesel and compressed natural gas in the Seattle area. The site includes information and links to resources where you can learn about alternative fuels including how to use biodiesel in your diesel vehicle with little to no modifications. Also, Dr. Dan's has a biodiesel co-op program and they deliver credits to fleet vehicles falling under the Energy Policy Act. [Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks]
King County Metro Online [posted on August 3, 2006]
This website includes everything the traveler needs to know to get around Seattle by bus. King County Metro Online includes the handy trip planner that will get you where you need to go when you need to get there. The site incorporates maps of bus routes, bus schedules and timetables, and information about purchasing advance tickets and passes to make traveling or commuting in and around King County as easy as possible. They even have their own recycling program to make travel sustainable. [King County Metro]
Propel Biofuels [posted on July 24, 2006]
A privately-held biodiesel distribution and consulting company, Propel Biofuels is committed to serving their customers with the highest-quality biodiesel fuel and professional support. Propel Biofuels believes in contributing to the economy by reducing dependence on imported oil, improving local communities, and acting responsibly toward the environment. [Propel Biofuels]
Seattle Biodiesel [posted on July 24, 2006]
Seattle Biodiesel is a national leader in next-generation biodiesel refining and manufacturing technology, bioneering advanced technology solutions for sustainable energy. They work with farmers to produce premier alternative fuels crafted from the finest possible oilseeds stock. As the Northwest's first commercial scale refinery producing ASTM-certified biodiesel, they are committed to enhancing local energy economies while producing high quality fuel that consistently exceeds industry standards. [Seattle Biodiesel]
CarSharing Network [posted on July 13, 2006]
Reminding us that it's as easy as hailing a cab, with the freedom of your own car, as affordable as a latte, faster than renting, all while helping you kick the car habit, the Car Sharing Network is a full-featured resource for finding a car-sharing service near you. With listings of cities in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, the Network will help you find one near you; if there isn't one close by, there will be soon. [Car Sharing Network]
Flexcar [posted on July 13, 2006]
The perfect solution for city-dwellers who don't own a car, but need a reliable way to get around, Flexcar's car-sharing service has expanded from Seattle to Los Angeles, San Francisco and around the country. Once you become a member, just sign up for when you need it, pick up the car, and go. Gas and insurance is included; you just pay by the hour. Their expansive fleet (with over 40% hybrids) insures they have the car to fit your needs. [Flexcar]
music
Eco Encore [posted on July 24, 2006]
Reusable books, CDs, DVDs and software can be donated to this nonprofit for a tax deduction. Profits from selling these goods on Eco Encore's Online Store are given to nineteen environmental non-profit organizations in the Puget Sound region. Eco Encore is dedicated to treading lightly on the earth. They utilize recycled and used paper whenever possible, and ship packages through the U.S. Postal Service, which they believe to be the most environmentally efficient system. [Eco Encore]
The Trading Musician [posted on July 24, 2006]
A full-line music store, offering a wide variety of New, Used, and Vintage musical equipment in every department, The Trading Musician offers a great way to create music in the most sustainable way possible. They buy, sell and trade new, used and vintage musical equipment. [The Trading Musician]
print media
Rooland Design [posted on August 8, 2006]
The environment is very important to Rooland Design. They encourage their clients to be open to innovative solutions in the design process. This could involve using 100% recycled papers, less material in packaging, doing away with plastic and looking at the problem in a new way. They are also involved in Canopy, a company working to save species and habitat from extinction and do 15% pro bono work concerning the environment. [Rooland Design]
Twice Sold Tales [posted on August 3, 2006]
Twice Sold Tales has three locations in Seattle, each with its own individual character. The University District store has a fine selection of fiction as well as three resident cats; In Capitol Hill you can find the twenty most over-rated novels of the 20th century; And the Fremont logo boasts, "We buy good books." [Twice Sold Tales]
Green Leaf Books [posted on August 3, 2006]
Green Leaf Books is Seattle's best new and used book source for bakers, cooks, gardeners, landscape designers & naturalists. Their website also serves as an excellent resource for topics including current features at Seattle's Farmers Markets, where to find the best vegetarian food, and how to take part in the international movement to encourage the pleasure, vitality, & community values of cooking & eating real, local food. [Green Leaf Books]
Chinook Book [posted on August 3, 2006]
Chinook Book features a bounty of coupons from local businesses and top brands throughout the Portland/Eugene region. Explore the 40-pages of local resources and the many new products and local businesses through the over 250 coupons inside. Vote with your dollar, and reap the rewards - a less polluted planet, a stronger local economy and a healthier, fit body for you. [Chinook Book]
Eco Encore [posted on July 24, 2006]
Reusable books, CDs, DVDs and software can be donated to this nonprofit for a tax deduction. Profits from selling these goods on Eco Encore's Online Store are given to nineteen environmental non-profit organizations in the Puget Sound region. Eco Encore is dedicated to treading lightly on the earth. They utilize recycled and used paper whenever possible, and ship packages through the U.S. Postal Service, which they believe to be the most environmentally efficient system. [Eco Encore]
SASS Magazine [posted on July 5, 2006]
SSF's own online magazine, Style and Sustainability Seasonal is dedicated to offering the latest in sustainable living. Within its pages, readers will find the most stylish ways to lessen their environmental impact within the realm of style and sustainability. SASS walks its talk by remaining a strictly online publication while print media catches up with the growing demand for sustainable technology. [SASS Magazine]
Conscious Choice Magazine [posted on June 28, 2006]
While providing readers with resources to promote healthier lives and create a sustainable society, Conscious Choice also encourages readers to have fun in the process. The magazine's editorial content builds community; promotes social, political, and environmental awareness; and supports wellness through natural foods, nutrition, and integrative health care. They also support and engage in socially responsible business practices. [Conscious Choice Magazine]
sports
Second Ascent [posted on July 24, 2006]
Second Ascent is a great place to go to buy, sell and trade good quality used outdoor equipment and clothing. Located in Ballard since 2001, Second Ascent offers a selection of new equipment from a wide variety of the best brands in the industry, as well as a wide selection of closeouts, samples, and quality used gear. Just bring in your used items anytime during business hours, and a buyer will have a look and make you an offer. [Second Ascent]
travel
Watertown Hotel [posted on July 24, 2006]
A unique urban hotel nestled in Seattle’s University Business district, Watertown Hotel offers a complimentary loaner bike service so visitors can explore the Burke Gilman Trail and the University of Washingon. Or they can hop on the hotel's complimentary local shuttle to get to the Pike Place Market, Seattle Center and Space Needle, and other Seattle attractions. The hotel is a 100% smoke free environment. Watertown was even voted one of America's healthiest hotels by Health Magazine. [Watertown Hotel]
urban planning
BetterBricks [posted on September 18, 2006]
An initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, BetterBricks has its sights set on helping business professionals understand the power of energy efficiency to make a real difference in their buildings and in their business. BetterBricks believes that energy efficiency can provide tremendous value, with substantial contributions to the bottom line as well as the environment. BetterBricks services and resources are designed to meet the real-world needs of building professionals. [BetterBricks]
Green Building Program [posted on September 15, 2006]
The city of Seattle's Green Building Program is dedicated to making green building standard practice in Seattle through education, technical assistance and incentives. They believe that we can live in balance--a balance that includes economic prosperity, environmental health and quality of life and are believe that no project is too small, or too large, to make a start. They are here to help you fulfill your green building dreams and to make their mission a reality. [Green Building]
Windfall Lumber [posted on August 3, 2006]
Windfall Lumber, born out of the 1996 ice storm here in Olympia, Washington, has been committed to sustainable forest products from day one. Their intent is to provide quality products that are sustainably harvested but are also affordable. Windfall uses certified wood so that consumers can be assured that wood comes from well managed forests or from reclaimed sources of wood. [Windfall Lumber]
Solar Washington [posted on August 3, 2006]
Solar Washington is a non-profit association of solar energy equipment manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, dealers, designers, consultants, students, and interested people. Their mission is to promote the development and effective use of solar and renewable energy and the related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of Washington State through education. [Solar Washington]
Seattle Green Map [posted on August 3, 2006]
A Green Map is a locally created map of the environment - both natural and cultural features - that uses the Green Map System's lively, globally shared icons to identify significant sites. Each map is unique and provides a fresh perspective on the green character of one's hometown through an accessible geographic inventory of green resources and places that make the local environment so special. [Seattle Green Map]
The ReStore [posted on August 2, 2006]
The RE Store was founded in 1993 by RE Sources for Sustainable Communities to address the growing problem of wasteful disposal of useable building materials, most of which were buried in the local landfill. The RE Store provides an alternative to dumping those materials. The RE Store also saves homeowners, contractors, and business owners the burden of wasting useful, beautiful, and unique items. [The ReStore]
Northwest Solar Center [posted on August 2, 2006]
A project of Washington State University, the Northwest Solar Center's membership and guiding board are northwestern utilities, not-for-profits, and local governments. Their mission involves evaluating and improving renewable technologies and Accelerated installation of solar electricity throughout the Pacific Northwest. Even their website is maintained on a solar powered server. [NWSC]
Lumbermens Building [posted on July 26, 2006]
Since 1895, Lumbermens has been supplying building materials to the professional builder from the Northwest to the Southwest. They specialize in green building, resulting in a healthier indoor environment. With products including those that don't release significant pollutants, that block the spread of indoor contaminates, and products that remove indoor pollutants, Lumbermens can build you your healthy home. [Lumbermens]
GreenWorks Realty [posted on July 26, 2006]
GreenWorks Realty is locally-owned in Seattle and proud to be the first real estate firm to specialize in healthy green homes, community-focused developments, and innovative properties. Their vision is to create a more sustainable world by implementing progressive change in our local communities that supports human expression and protects the integrity of our environment. [GreenWorks]
Bamboo Builders Northwest [posted on July 21, 2006]
Responding to the need for artistry combined with environmental responsibility, Bamboo Builders Northwest is the Pacific Northwest's premier source for elegant bamboo design and construction. In company with environmentally conscious architects, Bamboo Builders will continue to find ways to marry bamboo with reclaimed and recycled materials to create arresting and original designs. [Bamboo Builders]
360 Modern [posted on July 21, 2006]
360 Modern is passionate about and dedicated to the appreciation of Modern Architecture and all things related. They are here to provide two services: a place for pertinent, interesting, changing information about Modern Architecture and Modernism and to provide real estate services for people wanting to buy or sell a Modern home. [360 Modern]
US Green Building Council [posted on March 3, 2006]
The US Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Developers of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the USGBC is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. [US Green Building Council]
Mithun [posted on March 2, 2006]
Encompassing architecture, urban planning, landscapes and interior design, Mithun has embraced resource-efficient and sustainable design for over a decade. Their portfolio includes projects from campus and workplace planning to residential and mixed use projects for clients from REI to Duke University to Seattle's Pier 56. Definite leaders in sustainable design and architecture. [Mithun]