Confluences: Water & Justice

by Michael Green on February 5, 2010

Location: Portland, OR
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Description: Join us at the University of Portland for a symposium March 26-28, 2010, bringing together some of the nation’s leading experts to examine various perspectives on water, including environmental justice, protection, science, theology, business, history, law, and the Native American perspective.

The Confluences: Water & Justice symposium opens Friday afternoon, March 26, with a lecture and cruise on the Willamette River followed by a screening of The Water Front, a documentary film on water rights in Michigan. Afterwards, director Liz Miller answers questions. [click to continue…]

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Crash Course in Green Quick Fixes

by Michael Green on February 4, 2010

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Description: Description: Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of going green
and would like to hear about another’s green trials? Do you want to
brush up on lowering your carbon and water footprints at home and at
work, improve your recycling and reduce waste, shop greener, and
protect your health and your family’s from toxic chemicals?

Fox can help you skip a few steps getting started, offer you more
strategies, and answer your questions–in one 90-minute class!

To reserve your spot, contact Jacqui at HerbWife (339) 203-4822 or
e-mail herbwife@herbwife.com, or check out the event on Facebook.
Date: 2010-02-16

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Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America

February 3, 2010

Location: Austin, TXLink out: Click hereDescription: For the 7th straight year, Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo has been the leading event in the industry. In Austin for the first time, this year’s event is expected to be better than ever!
The Conference

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Sustainable Meetings Conference

February 2, 2010

Location: Denver, COLink out: Click hereDescription: Join the global community of green meeting professionals
and thought leaders who seek to Scale it Up in Denver, Colorado.
The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is the premier global
community solely dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and
events industry, not only through education but also by spearheading
research, policy and standards.Start [...]

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First Tuesday with Portland Green Drinks

February 1, 2010

Location: Portland, ORLink out: Click hereDescription: Please join us Tuesday, February 2nd at 7pm for the next Green Drinks event featuring Alison Dennis of Burgerville.
Alison serves as the Director of Supply chain for Burgerville. Find out how burgers, fries and milkshakes are saving the planet as Burgerville shares the behind-the-scenes challenges and opportunities of [...]

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SEMPER Fashion After Party

January 31, 2010

strong>Location: Portland, ORLink out: Click hereDescription: Free to the Energy Trust Better Living Show vendors and guests, this after party will bring the entire sustainable ethos and industry together for a one-night-only, not to be missed event. It’s immeiately follows SEMPER’s EcoChic Fashion Show on Saturday night. It is being held in the [...]

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GreenPDX Meetup

January 18, 2010

Location: Portland, OR
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Description: This Eagle Creek “Chocolate” Home has unique heating and cooling systems – utilizing a masonry heater, ground source heat, and the water of an indoor endless pool, all tied together to keep the house cool in summer and comfortable in winter with minimal dependence on “purchased power.” This house [...]

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Sustainable Home Show – $10,000 to Match Haiti Relief Donations

January 18, 2010

Together with the 5th Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show show attendees can DOUBLE their efforts to assist the Haitian People.  The Show held January 22-24 in Eugene, Oregon is partnering with Medical Teams International, based in Portland, Oregon, to raise funds for disaster medical assistance and supplies in Haiti. Admission and Parking to the show are [...]

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Portland Beyond 2020

January 16, 2010

Location: Portland, OR
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Description: Growing the choir: Engaging business leaders in sustainability
The sustainability conversations at Beyond 2020 and elsewhere in Portland tend to be productive and reinforce the community spirit. Often, though, they feel like “preaching to the choir”, as one Beyond 2020 participant said. In order for sustainability to become the default [...]

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Deep Green’s Matt Briggs at Blackbird Wines

January 14, 2010

Location: Portland, Oregon
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Description: Deep Green film Producer Matt Briggs will show off several chapters from his new, stunning, thought-provoking movie, and will answer questions about either the movie or about most anything related to global warming solutions. The film highlights the best ideas and solutions that lower carbon energy use and reduce [...]

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