September 14- 22, 2019 A nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. They are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, are better for the environment, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Are you considering going electric? Come talk to owners who have successfully done so. For more info: driveelectricweek.org
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Mother Earth News Fair
Aug. 3-4, 2019 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Linn County Expo Center 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E, Albany, OR The Mother Earth News Fair is your passport to money-saving hacks, health-boosting remedies, and environmental strategies from leading experts and entrepreneurs around the country. In addition to presentations and hands-on workshops, you’ll encounter a vast marketplace abounding with innovative resources and products to enrich your life. For more info: www.motherearthnewsfair.com/oregon
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Tigard Company Produces Jet Fuel from Plastics
Agilyx, the leader in converting waste plastics to fuels and chemicals, recently announced a collaborative agreement with, Monroe Energy, to supply up to 2,500 barrels per day (bbl) of Agilyx’s synthetic feedstock. Agilyx Synthetic Crude Oil (“ASCO”) is produced through a proprietary waste plastics recycling technology. Agilyx has agreed to supply ASCO to Monroe Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Monroe will refine the ASCO into jet fuel for Delta. Agilyx plans to locate a production facility near Monroe’s refinery, which is located just outside of Philadelphia. “This is a capstone achievement for Agilyx,” said Joe Vaillancourt, Agilyx’s chief executive officer. “We are very excited to be…
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Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair
The Building Industry in Oregon is experiencing a worker shortage. Oregon Tradeswomen, a Portland nonprofit organization, produces our annual Career Fair to connect career seekers with job openings, ap-prenticeship, and other training opportunities with local companies and organizations.
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Stream Team Earth Day Fest
Looking for a fun opportunity to make your world a little bit greener, connect with community members and help your children learn about the environment?
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New Year, New Website
Introducing the NEW greenlivingpdx.com! We’re kicking off 2019 with the launch of our newly redesigned website, aimed at creating a simplified and user-friendly browsing experience. Check it out!
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Upcycling Windows & Doors – Urban Gardening Projects
Upcycling — has become increasingly common among city dwellers due to its ease, accessibility and artsy appeal.
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New Year, New You: How You Can Spend More Time Outdoors
If you’re ready to resolve to spend more time outside, here are five creative, Portland-friendly ways to do so.
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Creative Houses from Reclaimed Materials-Watch this Ted Talk
The Columbia Gorge ReBuild-it Center pointed out this great Ted Talk by Dan Phillips which shows examples of thecreative houses he has built from reclaimed stuff that would have ended up in the landfill. Along with inspiration for being creative and individualistic, his talk gives us some interesting insights about the houses we live in and why they are the way they are. Dan’s company Phoenix Commotion in Huntsville, Texas builds affordable homes for single parents, artists, and families with low incomes, creatively and with reclaimed material! Sources: Gorge Rebuild-it, Phoenix Commotion, Ted Talks
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The Triple Bottom Line that Keeps the Green Living Journal PDX Free
One of the best things about the Green Living Journal is the fact that it’s free to readers. And that’s because advertisers sponsor the content.
