Heyday Farm is a family-owned, 25-acre sustainable and historic farm on Bainbridge Island. Environmental and economic sustainability go hand-in-hand in the Heyday business model. Ingredients for the Heyday Farm House dining are sourced on site and from other local farms, regional suppliers and foragers that share Heyday’s mission of sustainable and ethical production. The Farm attempts to “close the loop” using agro-ecological methods, improving the soil with animal rotations and composting on site. Products are available online and at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market.

Since 1992, Green Mountain Technologies has been dedicated to helping forward-thinking organizations reduce their environmental footprint, save money and produce high quality compost.  They have developed a comprehensive product line that includes sophisticated large-scale technologies for biosolids, windrows, Aerated Static Pile (ASP) solutions, cutting-edge software and probes, as well as some of the most popular in-vessel systems in the country.  From educational and institutional customers composting their own food waste to large municipalities and waste haulers processing thousands of tons of material per year, GMT has a system to meet one’s needs.  Toward this end, GMT is constantly working on new, innovative solutions for its customers. Most recently, you can find their technology at work at the Bloedel Reserve.

Commitment to sustainable building runs deep within Clark’s culture. They are committed to being green, both on the job site and in their own offices, from finding new sustainable materials and practices to improving recycling throughout the company. Their LEED-certified project managers and field personnel were among the first in the region to implement innovative, sustainable building systems. Their commitment to sustainable building shows through their projects, with each bringing unique opportunities for energy-efficient or green materials and methods. They are proud to have been selected as the general contractor for the Loom House on Bainbridge Island, which is the first-ever residential remodel to earn Living Building certification from the International Living Future Institute, making it one of the most sustainable homes on the planet! This designation is the most rigorous performance standard in the building industry, which requires adherence to a strict materials Red List, proof of recycling materials, and net-zero resource usage.

Keeping sustainability and the environment in mind, Firefly Salon strives to change the beauty industry for the better. As an active partner of the Green Circle Salons recycling program, their team successfully diverted 274 pounds of solid and liquid waste from landfills and waterways in 2020 alone! Their salon also works with innovative hair care brands, such as Davines, that use slow food ingredients in their products and recently launched a shampoo bar with 100% recyclable paper packaging. Firefly Salon directly changes our world for the better.

A Kitchen That Works is a full-service design/build firm specializing in residential remodels. The company was acknowledged as “Sustainable Business of the Year” in 2017 by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. The owners strive to educate their clients about sustainable design and construction, as it is a part of their lifestyle, living in a Three Star Built Green® home that they designed and built in 2006. A Kitchen That Works™ is an active member of the Kitsap Building Association. Owner Molly McCabe has received the certified Green Professional (CGP) designation and partner Clive Pardy holds a Sustainable Building Advisor certificate. Along with their professional involvement in sustainability, they are also avid volunteers with Bainbridge Island Zero Waste!

Plum has been an island retail store since 2014.  They source many items from local and regional artists and authors. They also recycle packaging from shipments and re-use wrapping to protect statuary and fragile items that are sold. Many of the clothing companies represented in the store incorporate sustainable practices in their production as well as sourcing materials that are processed with minimal chemicals.