Before traveling to Costa Rica to discover the sustainable
practices that are implemented in another country, we explored our own area to get
a sense of sustainability and to see what some of the members within our own
community do in order to be environmentally friendly.
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| We followed the painted tomato signs through the maze of hallways to discover even more vendors! |
The Pawtucket Wintertime
Farmers Market located in the Hope Artiste Village provides local grounds for
community members and merchants alike to exchange goods.
The majority of the
vendors supply organic or homegrown produce and other goods. While all the
sellers expressed an interest in environmental health and lessening their
carbon footprint, there were two in particular that exuded an incredible
passion for their companies and the goods and services that they provide.
Situated on a five acre farm in West Greenwich, Rhode
Island, Farmacy Herbs Community Health and Education Center offers herbs and
consultation for natural remedies. They have a large selection of bulk dried
herbs, local honey, books, herbal blends, and herbal products, including small
simple items, such as lip balms, and infused oils containing plant extracts for
wellness and relief. They also offer a wide variety of tea blends, including
custom blends that can be made for specific tastes or uses based on the main
ingredients. Additonally, Farmacy Herbs has a classroom space to host classes
and training sessions to educate interested individuals on the use and practice
of natural medicine. Not only does Farmacy Herbs use organic ingredients and
products, but they encourage the sustainability of life through general health
and wellness by offering goods that are wholesome for the mind and body.
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Tricycle Ice Cream is another independent vendor that
follows environmentally friendly business practices by offering ice cream on a
tricycle! This extremely unique business uses the energy generated directly by
man to power through Providence and the roads of Rhode Island, reducing
emissions and pollution into the air unlike a typical delivery vehicle. To top it
all off, Tricycle Ice Cream has delicious and creative flavors that are sure to
satisfy even the most insatiable sweet-tooth.
Author: Bridgette Kosek
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I totally missed the Tricycle Ice Cream vendor at the market, so your blog gave me a solid idea of what they offered! Did they let you try any of their flavors of ice cream? I work at Ben&Jerry's (who also finds environmental practices important) so I am curious as to what other green and sustainable actions Tricycle Ice Cream takes part in! Check out my blog for other vendors I think you'd find an interest in!
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ReplyDeleteTricycle Ice Cream is such a great concept! I wonder if they would be interested in coming to Bryant for something fun like Spring Weekend or Relay for Life to teach Bryant students about sustainable businesses. Do they have more than one delivery vehicle?
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I love the idea Kasey has about having Tricycle Ice Cream visit Bryant during Spring Weekend! I think that would be a very cool way to get local small business involved in the Bryant Community. Also, I found it interesting how Farmacy Herbs Community Health and Education Center involves classroom teaching as a part of their business model. It is quite a creative way to develop loyal customers and give individuals more information about the products they offer.
ReplyDeleteI saw the Tricycle Ice Cream vendor too! He seems really dedicated to his vision. I am glad he get reduce carbon emissions while supplying delicious ice cream
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