Report: Consumers Still Shopping Green
By: Kelly Faircloth Despite the recession and their occasionally higher cost, most consumers are still buying green products, according to a report. A survey by Portland, Oregon-based non-profit product certifiers Green Seal and advertising firm EnviroMedia found that of 1,000 people surveyed, half are buying as many green products as before the downturn, while 19 […]
Manufacturer hopes to lead high-tech, green charge
By: Carla Thomaz 20th February 2009Automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company has launched an aggressive plan to bring pure battery-electric vehicles, next-generation hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to the market quickly and more affordably within the next four years. This is part of Ford’s pursuit for greater fuel economy, lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions […]
Kulongoski wisely goes green to position Oregon for federal stimulus cash
by The Oregonian editorial board Monday February 16, 2009, 4:41 PM Today, when President Barack Obama signs the nation’s huge economic stimulus bill, Oregon will be ready, or at least almost ready, thanks to a promising strategy being marketed as “The Oregon Way.” It’s the brainchild of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, who vows to compete aggressively […]
Chinook Salmon Interceptions Bring out Economic Hogwash
February 16, 2009 Pollock John’s proposition for more ‘market-based’ nonsense By Stephen Taufen There’s a great clash occurring in the North Pacific over Chinook salmon intercepts by trawl vessels. It pits the subsistence needs of native peoples in the river systems of Arctic and Western Alaska – the Yukon , Norton Sound, Kuskokwim and Bristol […]
Governor pushes ‘green’ expertise to lure greenbacks
By David Steves The Register-Guard Posted to Web: Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 12:01AM Appeared in print: Thursday, Feb 12, 2009, page A7 News: Local: Photo The Associated Press Gov. Ted Kulongoski News: Local: Story PORTLAND — Gov. Ted Kulongoski thinks Oregon’s push to build “green” highways and buildings will do more than […]
Third Thirsty Thursday
Visiting three breweries and starting at Roots Brewery. $25 gets you the transportation, beer and tips. Best deal in town!
New Loan Program from ShoreBank Pacific Rewards Sustainable Development
Posted : Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:58:39 GMT PORTLAND, Ore. – (Business Wire) ShoreBank Pacific is backing up its commitment to sustainable community development with a new loan program that encourages green building. ShoreBank Pacific’s new Green Building Loan Program provides green builders up to 85 percent loan-to-value, a significant increase in the amount commercial […]
Everything Green in Oregon
ecoShuttle made an appearance at last weekend’s Everything Green in Oregon trade show at the Convention Center. Thank you to those of you who stopped by our booth, it was a pleasure to meet you! A variety of exhibitors were there, showcasing the many ways to lead an eco-friendly lifestyle. I certainly found some new […]
TriMet puts some bus routes on chopping block
03:18 PM PST on Saturday, February 14, 2009 By kgw.com Staff PORTLAND, Ore. — The economic recession has hit TriMet and public transit will be cut back in order to save cash even as ridership continues to increase. TriMet officials said service will be cut due to declining employer payroll taxes, a substantial revenue source, […]
Website woes…but we’re back!
Website was down for three weeks due to a domain transfer. Sorry for any inconvenience, but we’re here and we’re booking services for now and the future! The transfer came through as of this past Friday, so we’re all very happy and feel free to inquire on our reservation form! See you at Everything Green […]