Online sustainable and ethical retail shop looking to expand to a contactless rental outdoor gear store.
My name is Allison Cunningham, owner and founder of Little Green House. I own an online retail store, dedicated to providing customers with ethical and sustainable products. Many of our products are designed by local artists! We are also committed to educating and helping the community understand the importance of mental health through sustainable house cleaning, and getting outdooors.
One of the issues with my community, is that there is no nearby location for outdoor gear. Los Alamos is the gateway town for three national parks: Bandelier National Monument, Valle Caldera National Preserve, and Puye Cliff Dwellings. The town has hundreds of students move in during the summer for internships, with limited shops or things to do except go outside. The problem? Many of these students do not have the appropriate gear to attend outdoor activities like camping, backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, or rock climbing. In addition, they have limited money and transportation to buy said gear.
My solution is to provide a contactless pick up for rental gear. Students can enjoy the town while they are here without committing to excessively overpriced outdoor gear! It also provides the community the ability to try new hobbies without the commitment and price tag. To ensure the community is safe and knowledgeable for their adventures, I’d also like to provide guided outings, trainings, and certifications. Education outreach is the funnest and most effective way to market a company and provide the tools necessary for a good outing.
To achieve my dream of creating a used and rental gear store, I’d need a starting amount of $30,000.
* $15,000 for contactless lockers to pick up and drop off gear
* $10,000 to buy gear
* $5,000 for extraneous prices like broken gear, or extra gear cleaning.
I’m currently looking into a partnership with local gear stores like REI! I hope you will be my next partner to bring sustainable and reasonable adventures to the people of Los Alamos, NM.
Allison Cunningham
littlegreenhouse-shop.org
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