Archive for May, 2009
In our current issue we devoted the Greenery section to footwear. We looked at all the ways shoe companies are working to make more sustainable footwear, from design to packaging.
Now that warm weather is upon us you’re probably on the lookout for sandals, and what better way to go… Read the rest
Big things happening in the salmon world today. Obama’s crew is in town to discuss the future of the Columbia and Snake River salmon policy, which could have a big impact on local commercial fishing jobs. But fisherman and salmon advocates did not receive an invitation to meet with administration… Read the rest
Ever since Portland Design Works popped up in Portland last year (we first saw them at the Oregon Manifest show last October) we’ve been coveting their cleverly design urban cycling accessories. From super hot grips (think bamboo and leather) to low-profile inflation devices, they’re bringing a new standard of style… Read the rest
The list of cities and countries working to ban the single-use plastic bag just keeps getting longer and longer. With an estimated 480 million plastic bags used per year in Wales, the country is the latest place to join the ranks of others who are committed to eliminating an item… Read the rest
Now that spring and summer gardens are about to hit their bountiful stages, homegrown fruits and vegetables are on everybody’s mind. But even the best of gardeners don’t always end up with exactly what they want; there’s always too much of something growing. Thanks to the brand new online community,… Read the rest
Street art is some of our favorite, mostly because it’s accessible to everyone who’s strolling by. The SkipWaste project, launched by British artist/designer Oliver Bishop-Young, aims to bring more people out in the street as well as “encourage the re-use of resources,” by turning old dumpsters into creative, but usable,… Read the rest
