Local businesses making a difference.
Annual Solar Home Tour in South Shore Oct 4
One of our favorite local events.
The annual Solar Home Tour in South Shore sponsored by Tahoe Solar Designs.
Understanding Fair Trade, Oct 20 & 25 in Truckee
While there are several basic principles and practices, the bottom line goal of Fair Trade is the cultivation and preservation of Human Dignity.
But, what does it mean, and how does it impact us?
Did you know…We have One of the ‘Greenest’ Buildings in the World?
That's right.
Located in Incline Village, the U.C. Davis Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building has received a Platinum LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
What a perfect tribute to our preservation efforts.
Mixing (Organic) Business with Pleasure Sept 9 @ Blue Angel Cafe
In today's world of business, sustainability is the magic ingredient.
Here's your chance to learn about local green businesses mixing it up.
Wind Powered Ski Resorts?
Running a ski resort takes a lot of electricity.
Lifts, snow making, lights, etc.
Organic Wine Fusion @ Blue Angel Aug 19
It's a mouthful.
Organic and Biodynamic wine tasting and sustainable fare.
Ice Cream Social July 10 in Brickelltown
Raise cones and awareness at the Ice Cream Social on July 10th in Brickelltown.
South Shore print shop on fast track to going Green
This print shop has been a staple on South Shore for 23 years.
And, it's owner is quickly becoming one of our newest green entrepreneurs.
Kids Go Green @ Gaia Licious
Green Onesies and Twosies now available.
Green Hotel uses old Tahoe Gardening Practices
The Cedar House Sport Hotel located in Truckee is a leader in the hotel industry for integrating green building practices into its overall design and guest services.
And, its gardens borrow some early ingenuity from an old Tahoe classic, Vikingsholm.
The Re-Birth of Brickelltown
Brickelltown.
Where's that?
Mountain Culture captured in Green Business
These guys define our mountain spirit.
Young, conscious and entrepreneurial.
An Environmentally Conscious Collective in Kings Beach?
Not only do they make snowboards, skateboards and surfboards using eco-friendly materials.
They also feature local art on their board creations.
Trilogy Arts in Kings Beach.
Gifts made from Recycled Chopsticks
Unique.
One of a kind, exclusive, distinctive, uncommon, rare.
You know "unique" can be an overused adjective that doesn't always live up to its label.
However, this new shop in historic Truckee sounds like it may be able to pull it off.
Gifts that Make a Difference @ Fair & Green in Truckee
What a great story.
Two lives devoted to helping others and the planet.
And, we can all participate in a fun and educational shopping adventure next time your in Truckee.
Locally owned & operated eco-friendly South Shore businesses for your taste buds
While you can find organic foods at Safeway nowadays (finally!), we like our eco-friendly goodies from these fine local shops in South Shore.
Drive a Hybrid to Sierra-at-Tahoe and get FREE Rock Star Parking!
Join the band.
Now there's another reason to buy a hybrid besides helping Mother Earth.
Free Preferred Parking at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Local Green Builders & Product Guide by SIGBA
It's becoming more affordable and easy to build green and live green.
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