We (Brad and Anika) live in lovely SE Portland and have kept bees at various residences throughout the area, including now in our backyard. Beekeeping for years as a hobby, it was Brad's love of honey bees that was the genesis for Portland Bee Balm. True to the DIY spirit they were brought up in, Brad and Anika set out to create a high quality product that reflected the social and environmental values they hold true. It was this same spirit that allowed Brad to express his love of woodworking in the display cases he builds for our product. We believe that the world needs more beekeepers. Beekeeping creates a powerful link between the keeper and their natural environment. Once you start keeping bees you will become keenly aware of the first blooms of spring, the last of fall, and every change in between. Guided by these beliefs and this insight, we make Portland Bee Balm with wax from northwest Oregon hives and just a few other carefully sourced organic and local ingredients, displayed in lovingly handcrafted cases. As responsible citizens, we believe it is our duty to minimize our negative impact and maximize the positive effect we can have on the environment and people. From the ingredients we source, to the packaging we use, to our interactions with our customers, we strive to be a business that supports the health and wellbeing of the environment, our community, and, of course, bees and their keepers. From energy use to chemical discharge, paper production has some serious negative consequences to public health and the environment. We try to mitigate these impacts by not using paper for our labels. Made of nonpulped wood, our labels use fewer chemicals and less energy in their manufacturing. Our label was designed by Portland artists. In a continuous effort to support other small and local business they are printed and cut by a Portland company.
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