City Market Moves to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags

City Market Moves to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags

Starting April 20, 2020, City Market Will Remove Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags City Market is excited to share that as of Monday, April 20, 2020, they will eliminate single-use plastic carryout bags at both store locations. In years past, they have temporarily removed all single-use carryout bags during Earth Week and distributed 25,000 free, reusable […]

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Dec
17

Climate & Transportation Advocates React to State’s MOU for Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI)

Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) Proposed Framework Would Result in Meaningful, Though Partial, Progress in Tackling Transportation-Related Climate Pollution Montpelier, VT – Today, Vermont joined other New England and mid-Atlantic states, along with Washington, DC, in issuing a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI). Modeled on the successful Regional Greenhouse […]

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Dec
17

Members Championing Change: Magic Hat Brewing Company

Since it’s inception in 1994, craft beer legend Magic Hat Brewing Company has not only paved the way for Vermont’s iconic beer industry, but, while doing so set a strong example of community engagement & environmental responsibility. Magic Hat has cleaned and recycled 7,000,000 gallons of wastewater annually and generated 40-50 % of their electrical […]

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Dec
11

Deen given VBSR’s ‘Legislator of the Year’ Award, VBSR Announces 2020 Public Policy priorities

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) recognized retired Representative David Deen, Windham-4 district, for his 30 years of service at the organizations annual Legislative Breakfast on December 5th at Main Street Landing in Burlington, Vermont. Rep. Deen was presented with VBSR’s Legislator of the Year Award. “His legislative work clearly aligned with VBSR’s advocacy for […]

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Dec
03

Furthering Our Mission Through Social, Environmental, and Economic Responsibility and Sustainability

Champlain Valley Dispensary is pleased to announce that we are now members of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce (LCRCC). Our organization is rooted in the welfare of our patients, staff, and the communities they live in. Social, economic, and environmental responsibility have been key components of […]

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Dec
03

How Vermont Evaporator is kind, responsible and thankful in business

Hi. We’re Nikki and Kate. We manufacture and sell backyard maple syrup making equipment for regular people. We help families get into their woods and make something delicious together. We feel good about this, and like to think that our mission is about as benevolent as it gets for a profit-making enterprise. But how you do […]

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Nov
26

VBSR Announces resignation of Executive Director Jane Campbell

After years of service, career non-profit leader and advocate Campbell exits Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility  After serving as the Executive Director for Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) for 14 years, Jane Campbell will be resigning her position to embark on the next chapter of her career. Campbell served as Executive Director of VBSR […]

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Nov
25

VBSR Hires Jordan Giaconia as Public Policy Manager – Giaconia to champion sustainable economic development and social equity policy issues –

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to announce that Jordan Giaconia has been hired as Public Policy Manager. In this role, Giaconia will support VBSR’s efforts to advance the organization’s policy goals, working closely with VBSR members. VBSR’s mission is to foster a business ethic that recognizes the opportunity and responsibility of the […]

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Nov
21

Lawson’s Finest Liquids names Elisa Kiviranna new Marketing Director

Lawson’s Finest Liquids, a brewery, taproom and retail store in Waitsfield Vermont, welcomes Elisa Kiviranna as their Marketing Director. This is a new position on the Lawson’s Finest Leadership Team. Elisa will be responsible for maximizing the brand’s visibility, advancing thecompany’s online presence and public relations as well as supporting customer engagement and promotions. Co-owner […]

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SunCommon offers free daycare to support small business.

Need a break from the kiddos? SunCommon has your back. These are busy times, and as parents, SunCommon knows just how hard it is to find some peace, that’s why they’re giving you a chance to drop the kids and make headway on your to-do list. SunCommon, founded and based in Waterbury, are a Champion […]

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