Monthly Archives: November 2010

Most of you know that buying local food is good for our environment, our bodies, and our communities. A more localized food system decreases energy and fuel consumption, reduces food miles, and increases the amount of food produced from sustainable … Continue reading →

It has been snowing in Seattle the past couple of days. It doesn’t happen often but when it does, the city comes to a halt. People stop driving, buses stop running, we all stock up on beer and food, and … Continue reading →

Last week a friend asked me, “If you had the power to solve one environmental problem, which one would you choose?” Without a moment of hesitation, I said “salmon.” I would save the salmon. Hydropower, habitat destruction, over-harvesting, and hatcheries … Continue reading →

In 2002 my father, my three brothers, my sister, and I traveled to Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland for the World Exposition. I was young but what I remember most vividly was the exposition called: the Blur. It was a structure on the … Continue reading →

Hey readers, I’m Caitlin, the newest member of the Five Bamboo team!  I’m a recent MBA graduate with a background in conservation and a passion for environmental stewardship.  I went to business school to learn how to use business for … Continue reading →