Do You Viv?

My new gal pal Jessica told me about a pretty fabulous (free!) program in San Francisco called Viv this week and I can't wait for my Viv stickers to come in the mail!  In a nutshell, you put a Viv sticker on your credit or phone or wherever and you have it scanned at businesses that are a part of the Viv community.  Then Viv will send you eco-friendly 'gifts' like energy efficient light bulbs and share specials with you!  All of the businesses involved are committed to creating a more sustainable world.

In their words:

So how does Viving help communities and the environment?

1. We Keep it Local - Viv exposes you to more local businesses who are invested in their neighborhoods. Lets face it, a healthier local economy results in happier communities!
2. Behavioral Change - Viv makes ethical choice more accessible by making "good behaviors" more visible. You'll notice that many of our businesses offer enhanced specials when you do things like bring a reusable shopping bag, or show your bike helmet or bus pass. By rewarding positive action and making it more transparent, good gets mainstream!
3. And Beyond- Suffice it to say, there's more in the mix and we look forward to unveiling a whole lot'a "good clean fun" real soon. Stay tuned as this gift keeps on Viving!

Thanks Jess, can't wait to start Viv-ing!!

the neyPod

Any song of Otis Redding's....he's amazing and I'm so glad I rediscovered him in my music library :)

xo,

trish