Eco-friendly weddings, ethical weddings, green weddings or socially conscious weddings , whatever terminology one uses, studies show that more and more bridal couples are planning weddings that respect the preservation and sustainability of the earth. For many engaged couples and their families, the idea of a green wedding, however, is a little altruistic. Many people…

Mayor Richard M. Daley famously wants to make Chicago the greenest city in America. By one measure, he’s done it. Chicago now has more certified green buildings than any other city in the country, according to figures I received yesterday from the U.S. Green Building Council. The council reports that 88 projects in Chicago have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification…

Written by Nick Chambers, Editor Published on September 17th, 2009 Posted in Algae, Carbon Emissions     Arizona Public Service, the state’s largest electricity provider, has secured $70.5 million in stimulus funds to expand an innovative project that turns carbon dioxide emissions from a coal power plant into biofuel using algae. While part of the…

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07 September 2009 Green technologies are central to most modern gantry crane systems. David Pittman reports. Customers are placing demands for environmental best practice on companies across the business spectrum, and the issue of emissions in the changing global climate is a continuing political hot potato. World leaders are expected to settle on a framework…

By Jesse Yun Certainly, we’ve had the busiest summer of our existence. From wine tours to weddings to conferences, our amount of bookings has more than doubled from a year ago. I’d like to take the time to appreciate the business opportunities given to us in this recovering economy. The local dollars invested in ecoShuttle…

Posted by Fiona A few weeks ago Seattle debated on whether or not to charge 20 cents for the use of plastic bags at the grocery store. I’m not sure if charging 20 cents per bag is the answer or not but I am sure that we need to curb and eventually eliminate the use…

by The Oregonian Thursday August 27, 2009, 5:52 AM Oregon State FairFrom thrills to food to exhibits, the Oregon State Fair has something for every member of the family. School may be looming, but that doesn’t have to mean the end of summer fun. The Oregon State Fair opens in Salem this weekend (can you…

By Gerry Blackwell August 27, 2009 We’ve been on a virtual tour of WiMAX markets around the world. Now with this final installment in the series, we’re back home in North America. It may be the most interesting and singular WiMAX region of all. Throughout the tour, one trend has been borne out repeatedly. In…

Monday, 17th August 2009 (by J.D.) This article is about Cars, Frugality, Real-Life I’ve always been a car guy. It’s not that I’m mechanically inclined or that I get into the latest makes and models — neither of these is anywhere close to the truth — but that a car has always been my primary…

By William McCall, Associated Press Writer Monday, August 10, 2009 PORTLAND — Pulling up to the pump in a diesel car or rig? In Oregon from now on, a small portion of the fill-up will be soybean squeezings or recycled cooking grease. Biodiesel production has reached a level in Oregon that triggered a mandate from…

By Mike Nesper | Peninsula Clarion Having grandparents that homesteaded on the Kenai Peninsula, Alex Jackson understands the importance of living a subsistence lifestyle better than most. Jackson’s upbringing combined his occupation as a chef — where he sees food wasted on a daily basis — prompted him and his wife, Jen, to rid their…