Bouctouche: thinking green and becoming sustainable
Thinking green does not cost anything. As Denny Richard, Director of Sustainable Development for the Town of Bouctouche, puts it, “it’s just another way of thinking, new criteria for doing things.” “Thinking Green” is the motto of Bouctouche’s green plan. Going through the process of creating this plan brings together representatives with many viewpoints, from […]
Five Reasons…Why Portland Kicks Seattle’s Ass
By Bart Blasengame Illustration: Paul Corio When Seattle magazine printed “Five Reasons Not to Move to Portland” in February, we were nonplussed. We figured we’d scan the story, roll our eyes, and go about using it as a coaster. And then we read it. And felt really bad for them. Our mountains are smaller? We […]
Stop the mining for Uranium in the Grand Canyon
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The Eco-Friendly “I Do”: Ten Tips for Green Weddings From Hornblower Cruises & Events
An increasing number of couples are saying “I do” to the latest trend in love: green wedding ceremonies. Thanks to an array of elegant yet eco-friendly options, environmentally conscious couples can honor their commitment to a healthy planet as they commit to each other. Sweethearts often save green by going green, as well. As the […]
Shipping’s Carbon Footprint Is Gone With the Wind
With increasing intolerances for transportation pollution and international greenhouse gas regulations growing, shipping companies are working to develop different greener technologies to deal with emissions, fuel and waste management.Businesses that rely on imported goods can do little to change the truck, rail and marine miles used in transport, but through a new website, GreenShipping companies […]
Show will highlight ‘green’ options
Local products and services to be shown at fairgrounds event Stefanie Knowlton • Statesman Journal • May 7, 2009 Salem’s first green living show opens Friday with everything from organic clothes to alternative fuels. The two-day Green Expo gives residents a chance to see environmentally friendly products and services offered locally, said organizer Kaleb Ramsay […]
Transportation Safety Month highlights work zones, seatbelts, enforcement
work zone memorial, a seatbelt birthday celebration, several proclamations and enhanced enforcement efforts are just a few of the ways transportation safety advocates around the state will mark May as “Transportation Safety Month.” Governor Kulongoski has proclaimed it so (along with May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month) and a variety of events are scheduled, including child car seat […]
The Eco-Friendly “I Do”: Ten Tips for Green Weddings From Hornblower Cruises & Events
May 05, 2009 14:05 ET SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – May 5, 2009) – An increasing number of couples are saying “I do” to the latest trend in love: green wedding ceremonies. Thanks to an array of elegant yet eco-friendly options, environmentally conscious couples can honor their commitment to a healthy planet as they commit to […]
17th Annual Women in Trades Career Fair – Goes Green!
Submitted by Oregon_Tradeswomen_Inc. on Thu, 04/30/2009 – 2:25pm. FOUND IN: Community Content Start: 05/16/2009 – 9:00am End: 05/16/2009 – 3:00pm COMMUNITY CONTENT Come discover high-paying careers in construction-related trades during the 17TH Annual Women in Trades Career Fair.Participate in hands-on activities such as operating heavy equipment, framing a house, climbing utility poles, wiring light switches, […]
Oregon wants to give electric car market a charge
Story Published: Apr 22, 2009 at 6:28 PM PDT By TIM FOUGHT Associated Press Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Ted Kulongoski kicks no tires, but he is giving a workout to the offerings of electric car manufacturers in hopes they will help Oregon lead the nation in switching from gasoline to electrons. For […]