Tag: Oregon - Page 6
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That Was Pretty Darn Quick. END Footwear is Bought
We only started writing about END Footwear a year ago. They didn't even have retail product at that stage. Their Environmentally Neutral Design(ed) running shoes and boots eventually debuted in August 2008. Now they've just announced the company
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Better Landscaping Helps Portland Skatepark Go Green
Since Jaymi opened up the action sports doorway this morning, showcasing some pretty amazing bike riding, it seems appropriate to give skateboarding its green dues today as well. The New York Times is highlighting efforts to
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Portland Wants to Lap San Francisco in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Race
Yesterday San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom was given a bully pulpit in Gas 2.0 to tout the measures his city is making to bring electric vehicles to the mainstream. Today, Portland,
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Ivy League Wins EPA's 2008-2009 Green Power Challenge
For the past academic year the EPA has been tracking green power purchases by colleges and universities, dividing them up along collegiate athletic conferences, and the winners have just been announced:Leading the pack is the Ivy
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Should Cyclists Pay Road Taxes?
Representative Wayne Krieger in Oregon thinks they should. He says that with so much money being spent on bike infrastructure in Oregon , that it is time cyclists paid their "fair share." He told Jonathan Maus of BikePortland: "This is an opportunity
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TH!NK Electric Cars Considering US Market - You Can Help
Image credit: OregonLive TH!NK to Open Electric Car Factory Oregon? 62 mph. 112 mile range. A price tag of $15,000 - $17,000. Who wouldn't want one? Every time TreeHugger writes about more affordable electric cars like the Norwegian-made TH!NK City,
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New Google Earth Layer Shows What US Lands Should Be Off-Limits to Renewable Energy Development
As Senator Feinstein's recent talk about making 500,000 acres of the Mojave desert off-limits to renewable energy development, on the conservation grounds, goes to show, conflicts over siting large projects is no less likely just because the project is
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Event: Fair Trade Expo in Portland, OR
Enjoy fair trade goods? Not sure what that means? Well then add this to your list of things to check out this weekend - the Fair Trade Conference and Expo, happening this weekend March 27-29 in Portland, OR. Not sure you
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U Oregon Offers Climate School for Local Businesses
Following their popular Climate Masters at Home, the University of Oregon "Climate Masters at Work" is a 10-week program aimed at educating local business owners on how to green their business, and why, reports the Register-Guard. The
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Nau Eco Clothing Gets The Blues With Their Spring 09 Collection
Not to suggest that Nau are feeling depressed at all, just that after sticking very tightly to a palette of earth tones, they have now infused their line with a variety of strong blue hues. And they also go for gold with a new ochre colour. Nau craft
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Oregon to Add More Electric Transmission Capacity, Thanks to Stimulus Bill
The idea that more and better electrical transmission capacity needs to be built to fully take advantage of the United States' renewable energy potential is one which is pointed out commonly these days.
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Product Review: Stumptown Trail Shoes by END Footwear
For all the products discussed on TreeHugger there are only a few we get to test, to see if any of those suppliers claims hold water. Late in 2008 I was sent a pair of trail running shoes by END Footwear to thrash about. The names stands for
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Mountain Rose Herbs - Improve Your Health With Green Herbs
Image via: Mountain Rose Herbs Mountain Rose Herbs not only want to improve your health through the use of herbs and tea, but they want to use sustainable practices and products in the process. Hey, why go to all of that effort of healing your body if
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7 Romantic Green Hotels to Wow Your Sweetheart
We're all trying to cut back a little these days--both environmentally and financially--but every now and then you just need to get away. Sometimes it's easy: find an eco-friendly hotel a few hours from home--or in one of our
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Update: Sweet Skins Opens Brick & Mortar Store on Valentines Day
We've covered Sweet Skins before, but on Valentines Day Mira Fannin will take the store from the net to the streets. What began as a small eco-store run out of Fannin's kitchen, and a small booth at the Saturday Market in Eugene,
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END Footwear Now Likes it Hard and Wet
END Footwear launched late last year with their Environmentally Neutral Design[ed] shoes for trail running and light hiking. Now they’ve just released new models targeted to road running and water-based sports.
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The Top 7 Greenest Ski Destinations in the U.S.
Ski resorts have been proven to have a negative impact on the environment, a fact that is unfortunate news for downhill skiers, snowboarders, and
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UPS Back to Delivering by Bike
Our own Collin in Corvallis can get a part-time job this season; UPS is looking for cyclists in Portland, Corvallis and other cities to drag around 200 pound trailers to do deliveries. UPS's Jeff Grant spoke with
