Pedal People

From VAWC

Pedal People is a human-powered delivery and hauling service for items under 300 pounds in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. It was started in December 2002 by Ruthy Woodring and Alex Jarrett. We are now an incorporated cooperative business with 12 active workers as of July 2009.

Website: www.pedalpeople.com
Phone: 413-586-8591

[edit] Recycling & trash

We do pickups all by bicycle, all year round, at competitive rates - without the loud trucks or diesel exhaust fumes.

[edit] Mission statement

"The Co-op uses bicycles and bicycle trailers to transport things, and is committed to using human power despite the culture of dependence on motorized vehicles. We hope that our use of relatively simple tools in sound business practice will debunk the prevailing belief that more technology is needed to solve problems.

We believe that social change is possible, and we share inspiration and education with people wanting to choose more sustainable lifestyles. We aim to make a living in a fair, noble way, exploiting no one.

We believe in the idea of low-income living as a counter to the work-consume-spend lifestyle common in America today. We also believe that by spending less time making a living, we can have more time to contribute to the community and live life at a human pace rather than a motorized pace."

[edit] Ways to reduce trash

Check out Ways to reduce trash!