The Simpson Spring Company – a Taste of History

The Simpson Spring Company

In the mid 70’s one of my joys was shopping with my mother at our local Woolworth; my behavior always awarded me soda-floats from their vintage soda fountain. Soda was happiness, it meant family, simple things. Soda today is rarely what it was, so removed from original recipes. Yet, in South Easton is a story … Read more

Join the Movement!

Join the Movement Local Food Festival

Supporting local food promotes a strong local economy, reduces carbon emissions, and helps preserve the environment. Sustainable Business Network’s (SBN) Executive Director Laury Hammel sums it up: “By working together we can play a leadership role in building a strong local food system and set an example for communities across the nation.” Check out this video produced locally … Read more

About SBN & Local Food Program

SBN & Local Food Program

Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) has a mission of the engaging business and community leaders in building economies that are local, green, and fair. An essential component of a strong economy is a vibrant and diverse local food system.  SBN has made strengthening the Massachusetts and New England food system a top priority. In … Read more

Zero Waste at Boston Local Food Festival! What’s a Zero Waste Festival?

Zero Waste Festival

The Boston Local Food Festival always aims to be a Zero Waste event. Zero Waste goes beyond recycling by maximizing recycling, minimizing waste, and reducing consumption. A Zero Waste Festival is an event that has 90% of waste recycled, reduced, or reused and has the least amount of impact on the environment. We will do … Read more