GREEN PROFILES Conscientious businesses and organizations striving to protect the environment and help us reduce our collective carbon footprint.
The Patio Farmer’s Plant Club
The Patio Farmer is a womanowned business that tailors services to help YOU grow food at home (and reduce your carbon footprint), no matter how much (or little) space you have. Erin (owner/ farmer) has years of experience growing food in all spaces and LOVES teaching individuals and community groups. Consider joining The Patio Farmer's monthly subscription service this spring and summer to learn how to grow cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, ginger, basil, and passionflower. Two membership levels are available. Supplies included! Location: Serving Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, and surrounding counties. For more information, email ThePatioFarmer@gmail.com or visit www.ThePatioFarmer.com/plantclub.
Organic Marketplace
Over the last 30 years, Organic Marketplace has sought to be at the forefront of business practices that lessen our collective carbon footprint. Raised beds in the rear of the store for fresh organic produce for Sprouts Cafe as well as to beautify the environment. Our landscape has always been chemical-free with an emphasis on pollinator friendly plants. Packaging waste is addressed with our bulk foods, herbs, and culinary spices department. Plastic bags were discontinued nine years ago to combat plastic pollution in our Oceans. Location: 1012 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia. For more information, call 704-864-0605 or visit www.OrganicMarketplaceNC.com.
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Charlotte Edition
AwakeningCharlotte.com
Mecklenburg County Compost & Mulch Completing the Circular Economy with Yard Waste Spring is compost and mulch season! Did you know your curbside yard waste (leaves, grass, and brush) is upcycled into high quality gardening products? Recycling yard waste saves landfill space, remains local and is affordable. Mecklenburg County has high quality compost available in conveniently packaged 1.25 cubic foot bags or sold in bulk, like a full pick-up truck. Reduce your carbon footprint with upcycled yard products available at the Compost Central and Foxhole FullService Centers. Check out www.MeckMulchMadness.com for more details. Locations for pick-up: 140 Valleydale Rd., Charlotte; 17131 Lancaster Hwy., Charlotte. For more information, visit www.MeckMulchMadness.com.