Although our goal is to promote American sustainability we can learn from other countries.  Soren from Denmark invited me to become a part of something outstanding through Care2.com.

Beats4Change encourages cultural activities to raise awareness and funding for sustainable development of caring communities

http://www.beats4change.org

Cultural and economical activities, based on principles of mutual aid,which lead to:
– a world economy with ecological and social responsibility
– a free and manifold world culture
– the creation of a common future, based on work, knowledge and love

So we all love to be able to go shopping using our own values and save money at the same time. A great small business in East Austin offers you this flexibility. Bring in your own containers and weigh them on the scale before you fill them with your favorite bulk items. Some of my favorites from in.gredients  is the multicolored popcorn, organic tahini, and organic falafel mix. Now I don’t have to buy that stuff in a box! Check out Ingredients Mission. On August 4th they hosted a 1 year anniversary party. They had local vendors like id soda, TreeFolks, East Side Compost Pedallers, Live Oak Brewing Company, and ChocoSutra. They also had neat screen prints for $10 plain t-shirts or tea towels you brought, compliments of Fine Southern Gentlemen. Live music on the porch, and great food to eat at the large covered picnic tables outside also encourage you to talk to your neighbor.