Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Oshatz Architects’ Wooden Wilkinson Residence Towers Amidst the Treetops
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ZGF Architects’ Randall Children’s Hospital Celebrates Healing Through Sustainable Design
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Japanese Tsunami Fish Washes up in Washington Alive!
Many of the survivor stories we have heard from the 2011 earthquake and and Fukushima disaster in Japan involve worrying levels of radiation – but now we have a happy fish tale to tell. A small fishing boat thought to … Continue reading
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New Report Predicts Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami for Pacific Northwest
Photo via Shutterstock A massive earthquake followed by a powerful tsunami is likely to hit the Pacific Northwest, a new study warns – and it’s expected to kill as many as 10,000 people and cause as much as $32 billion … Continue reading
Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center Renovation in Portland Combines Green Design with Historic Preservation
The 70,000-square-foot former warehouse was renovated to include retail, office and an event space. At a cost of $12.4 million, this sustainable renovation ended up costing only $140 per square foot. Designed by HOLST Architecture and constructed by Walsh Construction … Continue reading
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Tagged "office building", Architecture, Certification, Eco-Friendly, Ecotrust, Green renovation, green roof, historic preservation, holst architecture, Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center, LEED, LEED gold, Patagonia, Portland, Recycled Materials, retention, storm water filtration, Sustainable Building
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Can You Help Find a Good Home for Max?
Share This: Many thousands of families have lost their homes and jobs due to our nation’s dire economic situation, which has also resulted in people being forced to give up untold numbers of beloved pets for adoption. Rescue agencies across … Continue reading
Facebook’s Energy-Efficient Prineville Data Center in Oregon Achieves LEED Gold Status
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Hop in the Saddle: A Guide to Portland’s Craft Beer Scene, by Bike
So many microbrews…so little time. Two of Portland’s favorite pastimes? Beers and bikes, which is why it makes sense that the two would come together in a guidebook, intended not just for tourists but locals with an affinity for exploring … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Occupy Wall Street & Re-imagining What is Possible
Shortly after the Occupy Wall Street movement came to life last September, I visited a few of the activist camps and documented some of what had been created. The various people I met were largely earnestly passionate about organizing … Continue reading
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Tagged action, activist, alternative, anniversary, birthday, Bonus Army, bookstore, camp, change, collective, cooperate, cooperative, encampment, free, good, image, local, movement, occupy, Occupy Portland, one year, organize, ows, photo, Politics, Portland, positive, Powell's, re-imagine, Revolution, revolutionary, share, sharing
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Getting Rustic With a Walnut iPad Holder
This one-of-a-kind iPad stand is made from sustainable or reclaimed Oregon black walnut. Nothing is as timeless, tactile or naturally beautiful as wood - and when you know a tree hasn’t been sacrificed just for your new iPad, it’s a relief … Continue reading
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