sustainable style foundation - seattle

[city sourcebook] seattle

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 19:53:40 -0500

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:

Northwest Biodiesel Network

Wed, 02 May 2007 17:33:22 -0500

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]

BalMar

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:32:18 -0500

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

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:50:57 -0500

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]

Frybrid Veggie Oil Fuel Systems

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:14:12 -0500

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]

Cafe Flora

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:23:20 -0600

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

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:24:12 -0600

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]

Awake at the Wheel

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:48:44 -0600

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 .01 vs. .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]

Oceanaire Seafood Room

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:55:46 -0600

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

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:22:37 -0600

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

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:51:29 -0600

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

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:27:08 -0600

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

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:39:49 -0600

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]

One Earth One Design

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:13:39 -0600

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]

Pagliacci Pizza

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:19:07 -0600

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]