A Local Non-Profit Organization Says Popsicles Can Impact the Economy…

What do popsicles have to do with the local economy? According to a non-profit organization called Blue Oven Kitchens, quite a lot! The organization helps grow the economy by helping new food-based businesses get started. And they've already helped turn one man's "cool" idea into a broiling hot business. It's called "The Pop Stop." Owner, Taylor Daugherty said, "We do handmade, natural popsicles...we have a pushcart and a go-ped." The Pop Stop makes uniquely flavored popsicles and takes them all around Gainesville on hot days, especially game days. Daugherty said the business wouldn't be possible without Blue Oven Kitchens. Daugherty said, "If we hadn't been able to hook up with them, our start up costs would've been 3, 4, 5 times as much." Blue Oven Kitchens helps cut down expenses by connecting entrepreneurs with already established regulated commercial cooking facilities to rent. They also provide guidance until the business is self-sufficient. The Pop Stop is still in development, but Daugherty said that the response has been great. In fact, he's sold out every time he's taken the carts to the streets. Co-founder of Blue Oven Kitchens and restaurant owner, Maya Garner, encourages others to bring their ideas to the table too. Garner said, "Anyone can come and do it....it's about having the dream and the desire and the drive and then the rest- you leave it to us."
Living a sustainable life

A sustainable life is not that difficult. Whether it is your room, your hotel or your B&B you can choose to arrange it in an ecological way while enjoying various advantages. On the one hand, you are doing good for the environment by reducing the impact on the planet. On the other hand, you will reduce your waste, minimize consumption… and save money!

Sort your waste!

This waste pollutes our environment and above all prevents the reuse of waste and reduces the abundance of resources as well. Make a commitment to create a place to sort your waste: perhaps outside or on a balcony and to better avoid unwanted odours, dispose of it regularly. Also be careful with the cooking oil used at home! If you dispose of them in the sewers, it can cause serious damage to the environment: it must be carried out at the appropriate collection points on the territory.