So, I spent this past weekend in Baltimore, MD. Specifically, for the Artscape event and concert (http://www.artscape.org/index.cfm). There were so many people and so many interesting and 'green' business ventures. More than half of the artists represented were using recycled/repurposed materials as their medium. Mixed in with all of the brilliant art I saw, was one of the most ingenious (and eco-friendly) business ideas ever!
"Wheely Good Smoothies" charged people $5+ to make their own beverages using bike-powered blenders. Seriously, people were lined up and PAYING for the chance to pedal-blend their deliciously fruity drinks, only to chug them down due to the exertion. Oh, and did I mention it was like 85 degrees outside? It looked like fun, but I sat that one out and enjoyed lunch across the street at a small, air-conditioned, creperie and read about their new franchising plans. Not very green, I know. I guess we all have our weaknesses!
Also, I got to witness my first ever 'freemarket'. A twist on traditional flea marketing that those freegans we talked about would be all for. All of the freemarketers get together and put up stuff they no longer want or need for the taking by anyone who might need or want it. No haggling on price, in fact, no price at all! Customers could leave something for trade, but it wasn't required. I think I might just file this one under "interesting." (to say the least)
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My first thought was, "Hey, that sounds pretty cool!" Then like a second later I thought, "Who cleans up all junk leftover?" Is there any 'stuff' leftover? Does the city pay to remove it?... with tax dollars? all of the sudden it's not so totally freegan great!
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