Billings woman works to make Montana more sustainable
Author: Dianne Parker
From sustainable style to sustainable food and everything in between, one Montana woman’s vision is helping Montana to become more green. “This is the first ever SustainaBillings. This is a movement, this is a community, and we share similar ideas. Maybe we can inspire each other, learn from each other,” says Katie Harrison, SustainaBillings Event Organizer. Katie Harrison is what some would call a sustainable superhero, working to move the no-waste movement to Billings via her first ever SustainaBillings event at South Park September 10, 2022. “You can buy cool upcycled products like earrings, fashion, art, decore, all from local makers, but also with the non-profits involved we can really exchange ideas of how to live more sustainably and maybe make Billings a more sustainable city,” says Harrison. The idea sparked when Katie saw a local restaurant serving food on styrofoam. It was like nails on a chalkboard, catapulting her into action, gathering vendors statewide.