CEP, PGE want to turn pollution into algae

By Kris Bevill Web exclusive posted Oct. 6, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. CST Algae-to-biodiesel projects seem to be sprouting up almost as easily as the slimy, green stuff grows and the outcome of those projects will no doubt be as varied as the types of algae used in each project. One of the most recent […]

Portland Open Studios Sign-up!!!

TICKETS LOWERED TO $30–>Ride sustainably to catch artists at work during Portland Open Studios Portland Open Studios invites you to visit 98 individual artists’ studios throughout the Portland metro area. You will see a diverse group of artists working in their chosen media—painting, sculpting, blowing glass and much more.

Commuter rail line sidetracked by financial woes

TriMet steps in to keep project going as Colorado Railcar stumbles By Jennifer Clampet The Times, Oct 1, 2008, Updated Oct 1, 2008 RUNNING LATE — TriMet crews continue to test the Westside Express Service commuter rail cars even though the schedule to begin operations has been pushed back until February 2009. Jaime Valdez / […]

Going green: CTUIR, PGE look into algae to get rid of carbon dioxide

By SAMANTHA BATES The East Oregonian When most people look at algae, they might see green slime or pond scum. When people like Rico Cruz or Steve Corson look at algae, they see opportunity. Cruz said he first became interested in algae when working with biofuels. When he was hired by the Confederated Tribes of […]

PGE aims to turn Boardman coal-plant pollution into biofuel

The utility and Columbia Energy Partners want to use emissions to grow algae for fuel production Friday, September 26, 2008GAIL KINSEY HILL The Oregonian Staff In the energy equivalent of turning a pig’s ear into a silk purse — and a very green one, at that — Portland General Electric is testing how to use […]

Third Thirsty Thursday

presented by ecoShuttle and Roots Organic Brewing Welcome to our Third Thirsty Thursday sign-up page.  You can also call 503-548-4480 or email your request for a seat on the eco-friendly booze bus.  $25 per ticket About the Tour: On the Third Thursday of every month, our 25 passenger ecoShuttle departs Roots Organic Brewing on SE […]

Third Thirsty Thursday

presented by ecoShuttle and Roots Organic Brewing Welcome to our Third Thirsty Thursday sign-up page.  You can also call 503-548-4480 or email your request for a seat on the eco-friendly booze bus.  $25 per ticket About the Tour: On the Third Thursday of every month, our 25 passenger ecoShuttle departs Roots Organic Brewing on SE […]

Third Thirsty Thursday

presented by ecoShuttle and Roots Organic Brewing Welcome to our Third Thirsty Thursday sign-up page.  You can also call 503-548-4480 or email your request for a seat on the eco-friendly booze bus.  $25 per ticket About the Tour: On the Third Thursday of every month, our 25 passenger ecoShuttle departs Roots Organic Brewing on SE […]

Third Thirsty Thursday

presented by ecoShuttle and Roots Organic Brewing Welcome to our Third Thirsty Thursday sign-up page.  You can also call 503-548-4480 or email your request for a seat on the eco-friendly booze bus.  $25 per ticket About the Tour: On the Third Thursday of every month, our 25 passenger ecoShuttle departs Roots Organic Brewing on SE […]

Third Thirsty Thursday

presented by ecoShuttle and Roots Organic Brewing Welcome to our Third Thirsty Thursday sign-up page.  You can also call 503-548-4480 or email your request for a seat on the eco-friendly booze bus.  $25 per ticket About the Tour: On the Third Thursday of every month, our 25 passenger ecoShuttle departs Roots Organic Brewing on SE […]