Victoria

Again, a HUGE thanks to everyone that helped make this all possible.  Continuing socially and environmentally responsible business behaviour is a must if Victoria is to stage itself to the world as a city committed to the environment, and Friday showed this commitment big time.

Carrotmob is only an idea.  Without everyone’s support, this type of movement could not work and would not work.  I can only try to urge more people to buy responsibly when they can, and think twice about the purchases you make, even if you have to make the wrong one from time to time.

I also need to thank those who donated items for our rafel.  If you are by one these businesses anytime soon, please drop in and say thanks.

Freeset Bags
Spud
The Good Planet
Hemp and Company
Lifestyle Market
Level Ground Trading
Knotty By Nature

Change is coming, thanks for the help!
John

Success!!
Thanks to everyone who came out and plugged away at trying to get everyone to come out to the carrotmob on Friday! Carrotmob – Wannawafel was a complete success and blew everyone involved away.
Renaat and Krista are so excited they were able to be a part in the mob and have given me some excellent numbers to back that excitement up.

On there busiest weekend so far, Wannawafel saw around $500.00. Renaat and Krista thought $1000.00 would be amazing for the Mob and pondered the idea of maybe hitting $1500 if it went really well.
So what did we bring in that will help this business become even more green???
$2135.00!!!

That’s right, around four times their busiest day so far and well beyond their highest expectations.  Well done everyone for making this work out so well and for caring about what businesses do for the environment.

Renaat told me yesterday that there were still mobbers coming in the next day and talking about it!

There are pictures up on our facebook group, Carrot Mob – Wannawafel, and we will be adding more as they come in.

Stay tuned to see how the funds you all helped raise go towards helping Wannawafel  achieve their green goals!

Thanks again from the Sustainability Club at Uvic, Small Feet Inc. and Wannawafel!

Well it is finally here!
Carrotmob 2.0 Victoria is just around the bend and is picking up some serious press along the way.  Josh will be on CBC Radio in the morning tomorrow to discuss the day’s events and carrotmob in general.  The Martlet has graciously put us front cover with an intense action shot, and Monday Magazine has us on their home page, story number 1!

I’m pleased to say that our Facebook group has grown rapidly in the last few days and both Carrotmob -Victoria group and Carrotmob – Wannawafel event have some exciting numbers behind them.

In Saanich??
Well, be at the UVic bus loop to catch the 3:20pm bus to the Parliament buildings with some of the mob.  The mob will leave from the Parliament Building steps and head to Wannawafel at 4:15pm.
I will be hanging out at the Parliament at 4, so if you live in town, come drop by!

Hope everyone can make it out to support the idea that business really can be sustainable!

Wannawafel is located at 560 Johnson St. at the entrance to Market Square.

Hey Everyone,

I have just created the ultimate, you’re in or out, facebook event called Carrotmob – Wannawafel.
Check it out and make sure you join so that you get all updates to come.

Start by joining our FaceBook Group, then join the Event and your in!

Things are coming together fast! We have recently received a bunch of fully biodegradable sisal sacs from Level Ground Coffee which are left over from their deliveries.  Our plan is to use as many of these sacs as possible and turn them into costumes and paper alternatives.  It’s new for us too!

Stay tuned!

All Mobbers!

After talking with the crew down at Wannawafel we have decided on a date to Mob. March 12th.  We are looking for as many people to come out as Victoria has to offer. Wannawafel has put forward 100% of the days revenue to make their business more environmentally efficient, and this means WE MUST ALL EAT!

There are two types of waffles and plenty of variations of toppings.  And of course if you are not a waffle person, come out for a juice, pop or coffee and give that days beverage purchase to a company that wants to be completely self sustainable.

This is the chance to have a tangible impact on changing how businesses operate.  There are NO third party payments, NO secondary donations, NOthing except for direct support of Wannawafel to make changes they need to make to become GREEN!!

Check out the business @ Renaat at Wannawafel

Well that was fast paced and very eventful!
Carrot Mob 2.0 is well underway and now with a clear winner with over 66% of the votes cast this weekend.  Thank you everyone who voted and thank you everyone that will be coming out to the event!!

We are getting the specifics organized as I write and after talking with Renaat at Wannawafel, I can tell this is going to be huge! There will be prizes, music, entertainment, and some very tasty eco-friendly (getting friendlier) waffles.

A big thank you for all the businesses that took a shot at trying to get mobbed.  Without Mo:Lé or The Joint, it would not have gotten to the point it got to this weekend.

Please stay tuned as we update the blog with news about the event and stay on track with our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Get your mobbin’ faces on!

THE POLLS ARE OPEN!!

! We have now established an open voting poll on Small Feet Inc.’s website.

Make sure to go vote for which business you think should get mobbed.  We need as many votes as possible and the polls close at Midnight Monday 15th!

The two businesses are The Joint Pizzeria and Wannawafel. Both are small, independent businesses that are committed to making there business as green as possible. Video interviews are also up to check out!!

Tell your friends, your cousins, mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers, uncles, aunts, the guy you nod to on your way to work…
EVERYONE!

You can vote here: http://smallfeetinc.wordpress.com/

View the videos at Small Feet, or via the links below.

The Joint Pizzeria

Wannawafel

Well the last few minutes were an intense battle, and in the end, it was a tie between The Joint Pizzeria and Wannawafel with both bidding 100% of the days revenue! Let’s not forget Mo:Lé who was a fantastic entrant into the bidding starting it off with 25%.
WOW, what a finish!

Victoria is truly ready to be put on the Canadian stage and show what it has to offer.  Stay tuned as tomorrow video interviews with the two businesses and a Poll which will allow YOU, the mobbers, to vote on which business you want to mob will be posted.

Well done again to both The Joint and Wannawafel!
Spread the word and look out for a chance to vote!

Minutes Left.

Closing up!

Only a few minutes left and WannaWafel has shot up the mark to an incredible 75%!

Well done guys,

Who will it be??