Carbon Neutral Challenge!!
“Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Carbon Neutral Challenge, booya!” Hello ecoShuttle Blog readers, I hope this blog finds you safe and well in this wintery bluster. As you well know, ecoShuttle maintains an ongoing commitment to sustainability as well as a commitment to take you to some of the most delicious wineries in the Northwest, so […]
The Life Aquatic
The idea of living in or on the ocean has always been a fascinating idea tome. I think growing up in a landlocked state has always driven my interest in the life aquatic. I recently heard an interview with oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard on NPR’s Talk of the Nation Science Friday that piqued my interest.
Tackling Climate Change Begins with US
Over the last 20 years, the west coast has cultivated an image of itself as a vigilant steward of the environment and has some of the most progressive environmental state legislation in the country to back it up. Anyone living in Portland is well aware of how keen Portlanders are about making sure this planet […]
Is “Clean Coal” Clean?
When President Obama recently gave his State of the Union Address, he indicated that one of his goals in the future is to eliminate tax breaks for oil companies, and to use those tax dollars to invest in green energy to have our country deriving 80% of our electricity from clean energy sources. Well, […]
Plastic Bags Heading for Extinction?
Hooray for Italy. Italy is the latest country to have banned plastic shopping bags, and the ban went into effect on January 1st of this year. The bag ban gained steam after a grass-roots movement submitted petitions from over 100,000 Italians to their government. Several large Italian cities had already imposed a ban on the […]
Please Allow me to Introduce Myself
Hello, ecoShuttle blog readers! For this week’s blog, I thought it prudent to introduce myself as the recently appointed blog author. My name is Mark Klosterman (though if Microsoft Word’s spellcheck had its way, my name would be Mark Lobsterman!), and I am a transplant from the great state of Ohio. I am a graduate […]
US Dept. of Defense is making an effort to Go Green(finally!)
The organization known as the world’s largest consumer of diesel and emitter of carbon is trying to make an about face in its relationship with the environment. The United States Department of Defense is one of few organizations in the developed world that adheres to no environmental standards for vehicle emissions, waste management, or how […]
Don’t Anger Santa and Mother Earth, Go Green This Holiday Season!
The season of giving has arrived, which can unfortunately be a season of waste and environmental degradation as well. Turns out the holiday season produces more waste than any other time of year, so while we humans are feeling extra cheery, Mother Earth is feeling extra dreary. Here are just a few tips to help […]
The Leaf is Coming…to ecoShuttle and Portland Streets
Nissan’s new 100% electric car is finally here. Amid much interest and speculation, Nissan’s Leaf (AKA- Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car) has hit the market here in the U.S. as well as Japan. The Leaf represents the first mass-produced electric car to be introduced by a major auto manufacturer. Green minded-automotive enthusiasts have been […]
ecoShuttle Going Greener?
We have officially moved! We’ve upgraded space by a boat load, and moved into a beautiful new office/lot area! We are now at 2420 NE Columbia Blvd. (97211), so please update your records if you’re one of our valued vendors or customers. Our visibility is much greater, so it’ll be interesting to move into the […]