Sustainable Us

Oren Wool here! 👋 Sonoma County-based community organizer advocating regenerative economics for a sustainable future. This profile is where I share updates on the Sustainable Enterprise Conference, Sustainable North Bay, and USGBC California. socially @tech108.bsky.social

The Switch Is On is a non-profit. They don’t sell anything, but they do make it easier to understand your options, get excited about the benefits, and connect with trusted resources, rebates, and expertise to make your upgrade simple and affordable. www.switchison.org @usgbc.bsky.social

See you tomorrow @sonomacleanpower.bsky.social for the hot topic of #geothermal luma.com/p1wkppo1 @sustainable.us.com #climate #northbay #sonoma

Submit a Session Abstract for the California Green Building Conference on May 28, 2026. Submission deadline: January 19, 2026. usgbc-ca.swoogo.com/CGBC2026 #GreenBuilding #USGBC #LEED

Join us at Crooked Goat in PETALUMA for another chance to swap EOY stories, network, and lay plans for the year ahead. **15 minute walk from Downtown Petaluma SMART Train station. luma.com/gu8xnvdb #sonoma #climate #networking

I'm already getting excited for the 2026 Green Building Conference coming May 28, 2026 in Berkeley. #USGBC #GreenBuilding @usgbc.bsky.social usgbc-ca.swoogo.com/CGBC2026

Santa Rosa Repair Fair Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items.  We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed.  www.reusealliance.org

The design challenge aims to create innovative, water-efficient living spaces, making sustainability effortless, intuitive, and desirable. usgbc-ca.org/usgbc-ca-lau... #WaterChallenge #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Architecture #USGBC #WaterConservation #FutureofHome @usgbc.bsky.social

October 20, 2025 webinar for National Forest Products Week about building regional supply chains to support the health and sustainability of California forests. www.eventbrite.com/e/building-r... #NationalForestProductsWeek #ForestProductsWeek #ForestProducts

In-state wood products can support built environment decarbonization goals, create more wildfire-resilient forests, and strengthen regional economies. Learn about efforts underway in California via this esteemed panel as part of National Forest Products Week. usgbc-rec.org/event/buildi...

I'm glad to say that live events are totally back. Organize and activate. usgbc-rec.org/events/ @usgbc.bsky.social

So simple and so clear. Humans have a high capacity for self harm.

Looking forward to connecting with everyone in the biochar industry September 15-18. Are you headed to the 2025 North American Biochar Conference in Minneapolis, MN? See you there! www.biocharconference.com @usbiochar.bsky.social #NABC2025 #biochar

We will gather again with community to discuss all the changes ahead for our industries, what's on the horizon for policy action, and share a toast to the benefits of community! August 13 at Shady Oaks lu.ma/xrohh9uj

Sunny outlook: Major survey shows most near neighbours like solar farms, and want more reneweconomy.com.au/sunny-outloo...

Our democracy is broken. Get Dark Money out of politics and protect the freedom to vote to make it work for everyone.

Build Healthy Places: transform the way organizations work together across the health, community development, and finance sectors to more effectively reduce poverty, advance racial equity, and improve health in neighborhoods across the United States. www.buildhealthyplaces.org

With unprecedented attacks at the federal level, here's an opportunity to bring folks together for connection, community, and casual visioning about how to keep Sonoma and Marin counties leading the way on these issues, as we have for decades. lu.ma/x18f3g4f #sustainable #northbay #santarosa

Green Homes California - BuildSMART Sustainable Materials and Resources Trailer @usgbc.bsky.social usgbc-ca.org/programs/gre...

How do compostables break down in real-world compost facilities?  Find out! Growing research in composting and certified compostable packaging since 2016. www.compostabletesting.org #ZeroWaste #sonoma

With a focus on local action, this dynamic event will feature sessions designed to provide practical information for businesses, nonprofits, and communities. #sustainable #enterprise #conference

Join us for this essential conversation on the future of farming in the North Bay, the systemic risks we must address, and the innovative solutions shaping a climate-resilient regional food system. #climate #farming #northbay #sonoma #marin #dairy @pressdemo.bsky.social @a-gibson.bsky.social

People power!

We're excited to kick off the morning plenary with Geof Syphers, Erica Peng and Gil Friend who will inform, challenge and inspire us to advance our sustainability goals. sustainableenterpriseconference.com/march-27-sch...

We have an amazing group of speakers for our March 27 Sustainable Enterprise Conference. Here's a sample: sustainableenterpriseconference.com/speakers

Here's a wonderful Sonoma County Starter Pack. Thanks @damionmatthews.bsky.social for building this out for the community.

It Started With Lunch. In 2003, a now almost mythological lunch gathering started at Cafe Wonderful in Santa Rosa, now closed but still having an impact, its famously varied buffet of sushi and spaghetti, overflowing as if for the gods of Olympus. #sustainable #northbay #sonoma #santarosa

I can highly recommend this event!

Eco Reunion! bohemian.com/sustainable-...

On April 1st, KSVY turns 21 and we’re celebrating with an all-day, all-night open house, special programming, & behind-the-scenes fun at the station! Meet the hosts, experience live broadcasts, enjoy food and drinks, and be part of a thriving local media movement. KSVY.org

Growing the Forest Stewardship Economy in Sonoma County sustainableenterpriseconference.com/session/grow...

Join us after the event for a special reception celebrating 15 years of GO LOCAL! Sonoma GO LOCAL champions local businesses and fosters resilient communities. Supporting locally owned businesses strengthens our economy, reduces environmental impact, and nurtures a vibrant, connected community.

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors waives impact fees for affordable housing projects for two years www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...

Collaboration is key to building a sustainable future. Connect with business leaders, policymakers, educators, and nonprofits working together to tackle issues like waste, water, and energy. March 27 at SOMO Village, Rohnert Park, CA #Sustainable #Green #Sonoma

Farmer Elizabeth will lead this informative, inspiring tour and reveal the intricate web of life that has been created on our multi-award winning biodiverse and sustainable farm.

Singing Frogs Farm business model is remarkable. We can flip the food supply from global to local!

We're so lucky to have Petaluma CoWork in our community. workpetaluma.com

Congratulations to Resynergi - Rohnert Park plastic recycler secures $18 million for expansion

Goals. Pathways. Agency. Necessary ingredients of Hope. Hope is a function of struggle that we develop as we get through adversity and discomfort. Again, this comes from @brenebrown93.bsky.social #AtlasoftheHeart

Props to @northbaybusiness.bsky.social for adding the #bluesky share button #northbay #sonoma

Experts at North Bay Business Journal’s 2025 Economic Outlook Summit warn of stagnant population growth and limited housing in coming decades that could hinder the economy of Napa, Sonoma, Solano and Marin counties. They talk strategies to attract and retain younger residents

What’s ahead for North Bay economy in 2025 and beyond www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/arti...