Sustainable Ways mission is: To educate, advocate, and demonstrate ways of living that are consistent with the principles of sustainability: for our selves, our families, and our community.

Sustainable Ways is comprised of focus groups committed to working towards improving the quality of life within the Wet Mountain Valley of Colorado, by encouraging sustainable behavior in the areas of healthy food production, community education, recycling, green construction, renewable energy, natural resources protection, and other earth-friendly technologies.

Being vocal about shopping local

Sustainable Ways promotes the growth of hometown businesses and the local community by encouraging everyone to shop locally.  By choosing to shop locally, you are not only helping your town prosper, you also receive benefits that only a local business can provide:

Employment - Hometown businesses employ local residents, reating jobs for you as well as your friends, family, and neighbors.

Quality Merchandise - When you buy locally, you know the reputation of the business.  If you are unhappy with a purchase, they will make sure you are satisfied.

Economic Development - Every dollar spent here will circulate numerous times throughout the community.  This economic growth will attract businesses, create jobs, and imporve the quality of life.

Personal Service - Local merchants combine expertise and personal attention to create a memorable shopping experience.  They will always help you find what you are looking for.

Written by Peggy Dunlap