• HEALTH & HOME,  Publisher's Page,  Safety

    A Healthy Home

    Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill. — Robert Louis Stevenson  Traditionally, “Home” referred to the roof over your head, be it a shack or a mansion. Regardless of what your home is, the belief that “A man’s home is his castle” is deeply rooted in our American way of life. Across the millennia, our homes have provided refuge from the outside world, a place of safety, warmth, and security.  What is becoming more apparent as the years of the 21st century slide into history, is the reality that “home” can no longer provide refuge from the outside world. Centuries of progress, consumerism, population growth,…

  • Agilyx liquid fuel
    Business,  ENERGY,  Fossil Fuels,  Recycle

    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…

  • Sad dog
    Alternative Medicine,  Herbs,  Pets

    Organic Hemp Oils for Pets

    In the last few decades, veterinary medicine has come to embrace the idea of pain management for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. When we have pets that are in pain, sick and uncomfortable, or anxious and stressed, it can be hard to treat their symptoms with just one solution. Sun God Medicinals is offering all-natural hemp-infused herb oils to ease most ailments for our furry loved ones.  Airmed Pet Oil  Specially formulated with Oregon-grown hemp and supporting herbs that may help relieve digestive problems. Ingredients: Olive oil, Marshmallow root, Dandelion root, Fennel seed, hemp and Vitamin E oil.  Aja Pet Oil  Specially formulated Oregon gown hemp and supporting herbs…

  • Organicology Conference 2019
    Education,  EVENT,  FOOD,  Organics

    Organicology Conference 2019

    February 14- 16 2019 - The organic food and agriculture community will come together for the sixth biennial ORGANICOLOGY conference, considered to be the largest gathering for organic farmers, activists, policy experts, educators, retailers and sustainable organizations in the Pacific Northwest.