oceans from becoming plastic soup by supporting the Beat the Microbead cam- paign. (
BeatTheMicrobead.org/en). Maintaining a professional look
while living green can be a challenge.
OneSavvyMother.com found a stylish, eco-friendly, lightweight and durable tote bag designed by Natalie Therése. The vegan cork tote is made in Box- ford, Massachusetts. Shavings from the bark of the cork oak tree grown in Portugal are transformed into ultra- thin sheets to produce cork fabric; the certified organic cotton lining is pro- duced in Korea and China in certified Global Organic Textile Standard and fair trade facilities.
Out and About
Mya Zeronis saw a need for healthy food and stepped out of her comfort zone to fulfill it through her extra VEGANza Pgh restaurant and its catering arm, Lean Chef en Route, recognized by Sustainable Pittsburgh. “We source locally, compost produce scraps, serve meat- and dairy-free menu options, practice food waste manage- ment with root-to-stem preparation and maintain energy conservation,” she says. Customers are encouraged to bike to the restaurant; there’s even a bicycle air pump and flat tire repair kit on the premises if emergencies arise. Shared bikes are a welcome addition at colleges for budget-minded and time-strapped students. Rented by the hour or day, they’re a convenient, healthy and non-polluting way to get around campus. New York University at Buffalo students can remotely locate, rent and unlock GPS-enabled bikes. At Williams College, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, the Purple Bike Coali- tion provides free use of bikes and a staffed repair station; a cargo bike helps transport larger objects. Entrepreneurs are creative by nature; seeing a need and asking, “What if?” Eco-friendly, green-minded entrepreneurs take ideas a step farther, working to ensure the health of con- sumers and the planet. They succeed as they serve and inspire us all.
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