U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce July 17th Newsletter Register for China trip by August 15 and receive $50 off the total price of the trip! Read more and sign up here. SAVE THE DATE! Join the USGCC for an informational meeting regarding our upcoming trip to China. This event is free for pre-registered…
Okay, let’s be honest here, a Locavore Challenge is a great idea, but much easier said than done. I cheated on day one and have continued to do so every day thereafter. I blame this on a characteristic that has been rooted in me since birth. I am what you call a “social-eater”, in other…
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We are now 9 days (only 9 days?!?) into our locavore challenge. I must admit, I am having trouble. In fact I am flat out a cheater. I love the Farmer’s Market for fruits and vegetables and I even enjoy the shopping experience. However, my downfall comes in the form of animal products, specifically meat…
How difficult it is for me to find local food in supermarkets, such as milk, cereals, olive oil, dressings, bottle of water, orange juice, etc. I can see that most of the food I ate was coming from another state, or even foreign countries. What a waste in transportation and packaging! After 9 days we…
Experience a once in a lifetime networking opportunity with the USGCC. Join the most influential executives from around the world on a nine day journey through China. For more information click here Our 100 Cities for Change campaign works to unite 100,000 businesses across 1,000 cities in an effort to promote sustainable economic, social,…
Today marks Day One of the U.S. Green Chamber’s Locavore Challenge! In preparation for this month’s event, I emptied out my refrigerator of all non-local food by enlisting the help of friends and family. I never realized that this would include all condiments, dressings, and cooking oil! After writing down a list of foods that…