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Sample Member Sustainability Pledges: 2011
C-Cole-Lewis Internet Marketing Coaching & Consulting
Turn off my office lights, my computer and the electricity to all devices when I'm not using them.
Bicycle to clients in Lakeport whenever possible
Rely on internet information about local businesses I wish to use, and not collect their printed marketing materials (biz cards OK)
Buy secondhand equipment whenever possible
Buy food from local farmers who grow sustainably
Dancing TreePeople Farm
Just and Local Economy:
Buy locally, sustainably, grown produce from local vendors whenever possible (or grow our own)
Buy farm supplies locally whenever possible
Pay a just wage for any work performed at our farm
Create two summer internships (jobs)
Sustainably produce high quality, nutritious local food: walnuts, eggs, fruit, herbs and vegetables
Environmental Sustainability
Install solar hot water (we already have 3KW of solar panels)
Use a solar oven for cooking most oven-based meals in the summer and fall
Use re-usable dishes, utensils and napkins for any events at the farm
Reduce waste by re-use, purchasing used items, and by purchasing longer-lasting quality items rather than disposable ones
Install a hedgerow to create habitat and attract beneficial insects
In the back walnut orchard, sow a low growing nitrogen-fixing cover crop to avoid mowing and the importation of outside nutrients
Stronger Community Ties
Sponsor 2-3 transformational events (permaculture and local economic or sustainability related)
Host the Local Food Round Table at the farm annually
Participate in the local organic Farmer's Alliance
Provide tours upon request
Provide walnuts, eggs and fresh herbs to local hospitality businesses