I was the first kid I knew to boycott McDonald’s, and I still don’t believe in eating in a car. But our family has a soft spot for
Burgerville
, the local reincarnation of fastfood.
I knew I was hooked when I was 8 months pregnant and deeply disappointed that the Walla Walla onion rings were no longer available. Thankfully, the chocolate hazelnut milkshake was there to console me.
Their sustainability marketing worked on us, and I first started going there after they started sourcing meat and produce locally and in season. I love the fact that they compost everything, and the employees are even willing to dumpster drive a bit to make sure things are sorted properly.
Here’s a fun little video on the making of seasonal pumpkin shakes:
Here’s a great quote:
“It’s not food if it arrived through the window of your car.”
-Michael Pollen
Does your family eat fast food?
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Sustainable Family Finances
The story of a family creating an abundant and sustainable life.
I’m spending my summer at Burgerville, compiling their first-ever “sustainability report.” You’ll be excited to see it — the company does MORE great things than anyone knows. Publication hopefully coming in September.
Looking forward to it. I’ve definitely been intrigued by the behind the scenes of the sustainability image. Let me know when it’s published!