Portland
It’s no secret that consumption creates waste, and yet despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves consuming more, especially when it comes to fashion. In 2006, Americans generated more than 11.8 million tons of textile waste; that represents 10 pounds for every person.
But what if consuming actually meant… Read the rest
When a heat wave hits the Northwest, the biggest news is generally that locals don’t know what to do. Most of us don’t have air conditioning (actually a good thing), and since we aren’t used to over 100-degree days, we don’t know what to do with our pets, our over-heated… Read the rest
Big steps in Portland yesterday, when members of the Portland Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and Leave No Plastic Behind requested the Portland City Council to pass a ban on single-use plastic bags in Portland.
From Surfrider:
Both organizations are members of Portland’s ‘Ban the Bag’ coalition which is seeking to … Read the rest
What if consumers could consciously put all their money towards a good cause? What kind of change would we see from a “reverse boycott” where instead of avoiding businesses with bad practices, consumers good choose those with good ones? That’s the goal of Carrotmob, a “method of activism that leverages… Read the rest
Adam Boesel is pedaling a Human Dynamo exercise machine at The Green Micro Gym in Portland, Oregon. The energy captured by his effort will be enough to power the gym’s stereo for up to two hours.
Still in its first year of operation, Boesel’s small community gym has gained international
By Anna Brones
Ben Finklea, End Co-Founder… Read the rest
Walking into the headquarters of End Footwear is like stepping into a dream world of green design and outdoor enthusiasm. The space has a minimalist feel; the only form of decoration along the hallway is the various pairs of End shoes perched on
