Re-envisioning the Ecological Footprint The “ecological footprint” has come to be a widely used term in the sustainability community. Mathis Wackernagel developed the concept as a measure of the demands made by human societies on the ecosystem—a larger footprint represents greater demands and therefore more strain on the Earth’s capacity to sustain the living systems upon which we all depend (and by “all” it is meant not just all humans but all our companions in the wondrous process of life). As such, the term in common usage carries something of a negative connotation. People think of their ecological footprint as a source of guilt, a sort of environmental original sin…
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Looking for a Side Gig?
Exciting opportunity to promote Green Businesses and offering Flex work schedule in the Portland/Vancouver area. The ideal person enjoys empowering business owners to reach their target market. This is a part-time opportunity, ideal for the individual that appreciates a flexible work schedule and a supplemental income. This position is based in the Portland/Vancouver area and can be a work from home situation. We are looking for someone excited about sustainable and green businesses, and who likes to work as a commission based, independent contractor. Join our team and help us build a better future. The ideal candidate would have sales experience, computer skills, great people skills, ability to meet deadlines,…
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Why We Should Worship the Ground We Walk On
It’s one of nature’s most perfect contradictions: a substance that is ubiquitous but unseen; humble but essential; surprisingly strong but profoundly fragile. It nurtures life and death; undergirds cities, forests, and oceans; and feeds all terrestrial life on Earth. It is a substance few people understand and most take for granted. Yet, it is arguably one of Earth’s most critical natural resources – and humans, quite literally, owe to it their very existence. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear to the air we breathe, humanity depends upon the dirt beneath our feet. Gardeners understand this intuitively; to them, the saying “cherish the soil” is gospel. But…
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Portland VegFest
October 5 & 6, 2019 Oregon Convention Center Exhibit Hall A Join 8,000+ people of all ages and 180+ vendors at Oregon’s premier plant-based food and lifestyle event. The largest vegan food festival in the Pacific Northwest, Portland VegFest celebrates its 15th year with 180+ food vendors, favorite veg restaurants all in one place, cooking demos from top vegan chefs, talks from leaders in the vegan movement including doctors, lawyers, activists, business owners and environmentalists, a fitness stage, activities specific to kids and teens, and more. For more info and to apply: portlandvegfest.org
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5th Annual Pacific Women’s Herbal Conference
September 20-22, 2019 Vashon Island, WA Herbal Roots Ancestral Wisdom Over 40 Workshops & HerbWalks Featured Teachers Harvest Moon, Quinalt Elder and Thea Summer Deer, Herbalist A Lively MarketPlace Engaging social time 400 Acre Forest reserve 1.5 miles of beach on the Salish Sea An inter-generational, nourishing, engaging, integrated weekend For more info: www.pacificwomensherbalconference.com/
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National Drive Electric Week
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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The JUNK FOOD Effect
A new and important strain of research on CO2 and plant nutrition is now coming out of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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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.
