Revolutionary and unusual ideas were featured at last week's Sustainable Ballard meeting, which was billed as a "Green Round-Up."

Jon Ramer, director of Interra, the group which introduced the Puget Sound Community Change card, talked about his new program at the March 24 gathering.

The card is used at select environmentally responsible stores and consumers receive rebates with a portion of the store's sale being donated to non-profit groups or schools.

So far 4,000 cards have been issued and $20,000 has gone back to the community.

"It's a labor of love and it's working," said Ramer. "It demonstrates we have the capacity everyday, to line up values with everyday choices. We're building a network of neighborhood initiatives at the neighborhood level."

Sean Schmidt, co-founder of Sustainable Style Foundation, talked about the creation of a Sustainable Industry and Design Institute Museum and Hall of Fame.

The museum would showcase alternative lifestyle choices and educate and inspire people in a fun and positive way to be more sustainable said Schmidt.

In it's beginning stages, the museum will start by providing links to resources and classes. Then it will partner with other organizations, then look for a physical space for classes, exhibits and events.

Mark Ball, owner of Snoose Junction Pizzeria is starting "Go Compostable," to sell compostable materials like cups, straws, office products made from corn and potato starch.

"As composting grows, we will bring more products on line," said Ball.

Even the Ballard Chamber of Commerce is joining the movement with a new Sustainability Committee.

During the Ballard Seafoodfest in July, the chamber will feature a "Sustainable Living Lounge," with educational materials said Schmidt.

The festival also plans to feature UnDriving Ballard, a bicycle demonstration area, green non-profit booths, a Solar Stage and promote recycling.

Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound brought groups in from West Seattle, South Seattle, Capitol Hill, Phinney and Bainbridge Island to talk about their latest efforts on sustainability.

"UnDriving Ballard," is one of the most unique projects. Over 400 people have signed up for the cards which look like driver's licenses, but encourage people not drive.

Bainbridge organizers have started a Web site to help consumers find and support local farmers. In South Seattle, "No Idling" of cars signs are being put up at an elementary school. Garden tours, fruit tree harvesting and a carbon fruit tree trainer program is beginning.

On April 29, "Eat Local Now," is holding its fifth annual event at Ballard High for people to sample locally grown food. Proceeds benefit farmers affected by the floods in Lewis County last year.

The Sustainable Ballard meeting concluded with a presentation by Martin Adams, who brought his mockup of a two person Ultralight Electric Vehicle.

The torpedo shaped vehicle will be space age looking with clear canopies and wings on either side with wheels mounted.

It will be designed to travel 100 miles and will be licensed as a motorcycle.

To sign up for a Puget Sound Community Change card, visit http://pugetsound.cc.