Green business

A Sneak Peak into Seattle Furniture Company

Seattle Furniture Company may just be the coolest shop you've never heard of! Hiding in the basement next to Norco Medical Supply and marked by an inconspicuous sandwich board is a 7000+ square foot trove of American and Danish mid century furnishings, along with vintage and contemporary, Asian, industrial and Hollywood Regency home décor. Located 0.1 mile from my house, I'm ashamed to admit that I walked by for several years without believing there was anything worthwhile inside such an unassuming…

Continue ReadingA Sneak Peak into Seattle Furniture Company
Read more about the article Wallingford-based Pogo Rides looking for parent ambassadors

Wallingford-based Pogo Rides looking for parent ambassadors

In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share news of a Wallingford-based startup that helps neighbors coordinate carpooling for their kid's activities. Pogo Rides is looking for some help to spread the word on their free carpooling app. Director of Partnerships Julia Selfridge shares: We would love it if you could share the following information with your Wallingford community. We are spreading the word about our free carpool app, Pogo Rides, founded here in Seattle (more specifically, Wallingford! Our office is on…

Continue ReadingWallingford-based Pogo Rides looking for parent ambassadors
Read more about the article 2015 CSA Round-up (abridged)

2015 CSA Round-up (abridged)

Ah Spring! The season when we can finally lift our eyes from dreary salads of bagged lettuce and styrofoam tomatoes and dream of the tender greens, blushing rhubarb and sweet, all-the-way-ripe strawberries that will soon be heading our way from Washington's farms. I'm not talking about the California-style industrial operations; I'm talking about the 'little guys' all around the Puget Sound region, who farm like they give a damn and go the extra mile to sell their just-harvested produce directly to you. I'm talking…

Continue Reading2015 CSA Round-up (abridged)

Wallingford Wins $2,000 More by Wasting Less

Another month, another $2,000 for non-profits in the neighborhood, thanks to the Waste Management Think Green Recycling Challenge. You and your neighbors took part in eight outreach activities in November which earned the Friday North route* the cash award for completing the most outreach activities in November. You may have heard about the Recycling Challenge at the Wallingford Community Council meeting, at the Meaningful Movies, or at a recycled crafts party at Mosaic. Perhaps you were one of the 200+ folks…

Continue ReadingWallingford Wins $2,000 More by Wasting Less

Increase your Solar Energy IQ this Weekend

Wallyhood sponsors Kris Murphy and Daniela Dombrowski invite readers to learn more about solar energy/NetZero, LEED, Built Green 5-Star certifications and green building materials and design this weekend at The Tangletown Twins located at 307 & 311 NE 58th St. Learn how these homes, nicknamed Sol and Solange, are Balanced for Efficiency, Powered by the Sun.  These two new homes are the first offering of new construction Green Canopy Net Zero Homes. According to builder Green Canopy, their NetZero homes "are energy neutral – balancing operational usage throughout the year by adding power…

Continue ReadingIncrease your Solar Energy IQ this Weekend

National Costume Swap Day – Saturday, Oct. 13

Get your green (as in re-used) costume on! Or drop off one that doesn't fit any more. Saturday from noon to 2 pm at Whole Foods at Roosevelt Square (1026 NE 64th St) celebrate a green Halloween by participating in National Costume Swap Day. From now until noon Saturday you can also drop off your gently used and clean costumes.  You will receive a ticket which will allow you to return and receive a new (to you) costume. Here are some…

Continue ReadingNational Costume Swap Day – Saturday, Oct. 13

Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day at Yogurtland

Love Yogurtland? Then get yourself over to the "Blue Spoon Frenzy" at the Wallingford Yogurtland and celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day. Monday, February 6 only, starting at 4 pm, the first 200 guests will receive 8 ounces of free yogurt and toppings. The tasty treats will be served in a one-day-only limited edition National Frozen Yogurt Day cup with a collectible blue spoon. (We're hoping that both are compostable, as are the usual Yogurtland bowls and spoons). The free yogurt offer…

Continue ReadingCelebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day at Yogurtland