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NEWS

Shopping local is good for you, good for the city and good for the planet!
 
Our feature article this month is about the benefits of supporting local businesses.  Shopping local has numerous benefits healthier choices, fosters sustainable relationships, increases community well-being, stimulates local economy by keeping dollars in the city and is overwhelmingly kinder to the environment.  All these benefits lead to an overall improved quality of life.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
 
Our first Green Mixer: Where the green-minded, green-curious and green-friendly people meet and mix. August 6, 6:30-9:30 @ Coffee Groundz at 2503 Bagby in Midtown. (co-sponsored by NotTrash.Houston) See you there!
 
GREEN TIP of the MONTH:

What you buy has more power to affect change than your VOTE. Purchase Power > Political Power. Buy smart and consume consciously.
 
QUOTE of the MONTH:
 
"We humans are a dangerously invasive species. We have a lot to learn and a lot to do if we are to save nature, including ourselves. And we are a visual species. Well-made films can help teach us what we need to know. EFF* is a crucial resource, a way to get the right signals to the right brains before it’s too late." - Neil Patterson, filmmaker Darwin's Natural Heir – *Environmental Film Festival

LOCAL GUIDE
 
Shopping local fosters sustainable relationships and supports the local economy. It is one of the greenest things you can do! We are committed to helping you buy green by finding and qualifying local, green businesses for you so that you can get on with your busy life.  Here’s a list of our most recently added local green businesses:

Real Estate Café: Small eco-broker firm that help buyers make smart decisions when choosing healthy green homes.

LaLydia Boutique: we create eclectic and innovative fashions from pretty head wraps made from new and up-cycled fabrics to post cards made from vintage fabric pieces.
 
Pat Greer’s Kitchen: Delicious meals, desserts, and snacks all made with love, organic ingredients, are gluten free, soy-free, and vegan.
 
Orchid Obsession: local grower, wholesaler and retailer of high quality, reasonably priced orchids, bromeliads and other tropical plants.
 
Natural Living: Natural earth friendly healthy clothing for the family in fibers including Organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, soy and more
 
Lucy Goo Pet Sitting: an eco-friendly pet sitting service for Houstonians.
 
Basic Kombucha: a probiotic beverage that is fermented with a beneficial colony of bacteria and yeast, producing liver detoxifying enzymes while tasting great!
 
The Bug Man: integrated pest control/pest management with natural products for commercial and residential customers.

CareyKindly: 100% Non-toxic cleaning products; we add essential oils to the products which are anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial plus they smell wonderful!
 
The Feldendrais Center of Houston: The Feldenkrais Method teaches people to move without pain, develop new levels of skill in art, sport, or creative endeavors, and improves awareness.
 
Houston Electric Cars: We are a zero emission all-electric car dealership. We deal the Zenn, the Zap, the Sky, and the Benjy Electro.
 
Nate's Recycled Art: Transforms items headed to the trash into unique art pieces;  uncompromising quality coupled with the affordable pricing makes owning a piece of his collection realistic for everyone.

Volunteers of the Month: Mark Kapalski & Michelle Curfiss (Thanks so, so much--you two rock!)
 
 
HGS is a member-based organization focused on building community and encouraging sustainable relationships between individuals, businesses and organizations interested in learning about and living green in Houston.  Our mission is connecting, informing and inspiring Houstonians.  We recognize that conscious choices improve our quality of life as well as the impact on our community and our environment. Join us today.