http://www.greenposting.org A local green Portland Oregon area resource. Find green leaning and healthy living businesses, calendar, tips, farmers markets, jobs, and more. Read articles and reviews. en-us (c) 2012 GreenPosting, All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:08:48 PST 60 http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=140 The process of cleaning and repairing used products and parts to be used again for replacements.... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/tipday.php?id=23 75%. The percentage of electricity reduced by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. What should be done when they burn out? Do NOT throw them in the trash because of the Mercury in them. CFL&#39;s should be recycled.... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=155 The current name for an ancient system of health care from China. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on a concept of balanced qi (pronounced "chee"), or vital energy, that is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi is proposed to regulate a person&#39;s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance and to be influenced by the opposing forces of yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). Disease is proposed to result from the flow of qi being disrupted and yin and yang becom... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=160 Chemicals that evaporate readily at room temperature. Typically, they are industrial solvents often found in petroleum fuels, paints, paint thinners, and dry cleaning agents.... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=128 A type of plastic used to make soft drink bottles and other kinds of food containers. PET is also used to make fabric.&#8232;&#8232;... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/tipday.php?id=46 Defrost your refrigerator and freezer regularly.&nbsp; Plus, remove the dust underneath them for better efficiency.&nbsp;... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Portland/Green-Furniture-Solutions-LLC Green Furniture Solutions LLC sells high quality environmentally friendly office furniture primarily from local Oregon suppliers.... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:32:38 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Beaverton/Wisdom-of-Wool We are a local manufacturer of natural wool bedding. We hand make wool comforters, wool pillows, & wool mattress pads. We offer these in a variety of sizes, from Crib to King Size. We also make Wool Waist Wraps for castor oil packs, and Wool Dryer Balls. All of our wool comes from the Pacific Northwest region of the USA: Washington, Oregon and Northern California. We sew and assemble them in Portland, Oregon.... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:30:49 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=139 A Japanese word representing Universal Life Energy. Reiki is based on the belief that when spiritual energy is channeled through a reiki practitioner, the patient&#39;s spirit is healed, which in turn heals the physical body.... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2012-01-21 8:30am - 25th Annual Fix-It Fair<br /> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2012-01-20 FREE: Transportation Research Showcase Presentation<br /> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=13 The use of basic organic practices but adding special plant, animal, and mineral preparations to the land and using the rhythm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars to create a healthy, self-supporting, farming eco-system.... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2012-01-19 12:00pm - Bicycle Brown Bag series<br /> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2012-01-18 5:15pm - Networking for Energy Professionals<br /> 6:00pm - Free Presentation on Biophilic Cities<br /> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=41 Toxin found in some nail polish, perfume, and hair spray. Studies show it is linked to possible reproductive and developmental issues. Considered one of the 10 most unsafe substances found in beauty products.... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=23 Birds are raised without cages. What this doesn’t explain is if the birds were raised outdoors on pasture, if they had access to outside, or if they were raised indoors in overcrowded conditions. If you are looking to buy eggs, poultry or meat that was raised outdoors, look for a label that says “Pastured” or “Pasture-raised”.... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2012-01-13 FREE: Transportation Research Showcase Presentation<br /> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=122 Wine is labeled "organic" or "made with organic grapes" with the strict organic rules set by the USDA National Organic Program. In addition, the wine is produced and bottled in a certified-organic facility. Low levels of added sulfites are allowed in wine labeled "made with organic grapes" and no sulfited are allowed in wine labeled "organic" (with the USDA ORGANIC green logo). Because of U.S. regulations regarding sulfites, only domestic wines can be found labeled as Organic Wine.... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/glossary.php?id=108 A gas given off by animal waste. It can be used as fuel, but the process to turn it into fuel is very expensive, so this is not done very often. Methane is a greenhouse gas, which means that it contributes to global warming.... Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Portland/An-Sen-Acupuncture-n-Massage Acupuncture Clinic in SE Portland, Specializing in Pain, Stress, Womens heath and more.... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:12:10 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2012-01-01/Ana-Wyssmann-Is-Intels-Behind-the-Scene-Sustainability-Leader Intel&#39;s Behind the Scene Sustainability Leader As more large corporations move toward being sustainability focused, many rely on outside companies to help create and monitor the variety of changes that affect their bottom line and lead to a healthier environment for people an... Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-12-15/How-To-Downsize-Your-Home-Clutter-To-The-Rightsize Downsizing is Rightsizing What To Do With All Your Stuff? Do you know why it&#39;s so fun to stay at a hotel?&nbsp; I know lots of reasons!&nbsp; Room service, mini bars, fresh sheets and towels.&nbsp;But it&#39;s also because we have escaped from ou... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-12-01/Holistic-Plant-Health-Care Holistic Plant Health Care Most people think of tree care as just pruning and throwing on some chemicals. At Treecology, we take a whole tree approach and have developed our Holistic... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2011-11-30 5:00pm - FREE: Sustainability Solutions Seminars by PSU<br /> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2011-11-23 5:00pm - FREE: Sustainability Solutions Seminars by PSU<br /> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2011-11-19 8:30am - 25th Annual Fix-It Fair<br /> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2011-11-17 7:00pm - FREE: home energy workshop<br /> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/events.php?date=2011-11-16 5:00pm - FREE: Sustainability Solutions Seminars by PSU<br /> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-11-15/Stuffed-Cabbage-Recipe-From-Earthbound-Cook-Book Edith&#39;s Stuffed Cabbage Recipe From The Earthbound Cook Book Myra Goodman, Co-Founder of the largest organic producer in the world, Earthbound Farms, was... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-11-05/Revenge-of-the-Electric-Car-Movie-Review Portland welcomed the premier of Revenge of the Electric Car and its director, Chris Paine to Hollywood Theatre.&nbsp; The documentary highlights four different paths of the electric car entering th... Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-11-03/Help-Local-Goods-Help-The-Laurelhurst-School-Recycling-Program So, what do you do with empty pens and markers?&nbsp; How about your empty chapstick tube?&nbsp; Bring them to Local Goods! Local Goods is helping the Laurelhurst School Community Recycling program by being a drop off center for their recycling pro... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-11-01/Oregon-Soap-Company-Foaming-Hand-Soap-Expands-to-Japan Oregon Soap Company Cleans Up Internationally The global economy may be limping along but Portland&rsquo;s Oregon Soap Company is expanding and has become an international brand. The company recently shippe... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-10-27/Portland-Heritage-Tree-App-Availabe-Free Portland this time of year is exceptionally beautiful especially because of the fall colors our trees display.&nbsp; The City of Roses takes great measures to make sure the legacy of Portland area trees last as long as the trees themselves.&nbsp; One decree that Portland enacted in 1993 is the... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Portland/Robin-Phillips-Studio---Artist-Gift-Baskets-Oregon Inspirational Art, Design and Gifts: Robin Phillips Studio offers one-of-a-kind art and handmade gifts for special occasions or home decor, made from organic and recycled materials. Unique gift baskets for new baby, housewarming, wedding, and more.... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:20:30 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Portland/Columbia-River-Tile-&-Stone-Inc. Our mission as tile and stone contractors is to provide our clients with exceptional artisan craftsmanship and complete customer satisfaction. We pay attention to the smallest details to ensure that your tile and stone project retains lasting beauty, performance and value. We offer free estimates, and we&#39;re always available to discuss which tile and stone will best fit your needs and budget. We&#39;re also happy to offer design consultation, so that your tile or natural stone project is a... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:16:02 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-10-14/Turn-Your-Car-Into-an-Electric Enter Bob Simpson, who gave a presentation at a recent Solar Oregon gathering that I attended. He briefly described the conversion of his gasoline powered BMW to an all electric drive system, but he also shared additional information that revealed that there was more to his story than just an electric car. Here was a person with a vision... Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-10-10/Upcoming-Home-Energy-Savings-Workshops Throughout October and November, the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and Energy Trust of Oregon are hosting FREE workshops on home energy savings. Home Energy IQ educ... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-10-04/Mitsubishi-i-EV-Tour-Kicks-Off-in-Portland The &ldquo;Mitsubishi i 100% Electric Experience&rdquo; tour, where people can experience and test-drive the car, as well as learn the ins-and-outs of the car from an on-site expert kicks off in our very own, Portland.&nbsp; Starting Wednesday Oct. 5 through Sunday Oct. 9 head out to one of the events listed below and check the car out and take it for a sp... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/WA/Dayton/Blue-Mountain-Station Blue Mountain Station is the world&#39;s very first destination eco-food processing park dedicated to the recruitment and marketing of artisan food processors, primarily in the natural and organic sectors. Blue Mountain Station will be the anchor of a vertically integrated brand program beginning with the farmer and extending to the processor, the wholesaler, the retailer and, ultimately, to the quality-minded, health-conscious consumer. The park will blend sustainable, locally-produced agricult... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:14:58 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Portland/Honl-Tree-Care Honl Tree Care provides quality tree care, pruning and planting with a spirit of integrity. Specializing in pruning of trees and shrubs, but also capable of safely removing hazardous trees when needed. Give us a call for a free estimate. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We always have a certified arborist on site.... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:53:46 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Monroe/Shaklee-humanproductshealth A Healthier Life for Everyone and a Better Life for Anyone™ Maybe you’re looking for a way to get healthier. Or a way to make a healthier income. Maybe you’d like both. Maybe there are things that matter more to you than money. We get it. Life can be better. For over 50 years, generations of families have counted on us to do what no other company can do quite like Shaklee—make products that are naturally safe AND proven effective. Every product that goes into every Shaklee bottle is d... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:51:28 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/OR/Eugene/Bunchberry-Woodworking Specializing in building custom cabinets and furniture using environmentally-friendly materials and practices.... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:28:20 PST http://www.greenposting.org/biz/WA/Vancouver/Total-Energy-Concepts,-Inc Total Energy Concepts, Inc. has specialized in Geothermal / Ground Source Heat Pumps, exclusively for more than 20 years in Oregon and Washington. Our sales and technical staff are trained and factory certified. They are also well versed in the energy codes and their requirements. The more they know, the more they can help you; make a decision on the type of heating and cooling system that is a fit for your home or commercial building.... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:24:15 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-08-31/Portlands-Build-It-Green-Home-Tour-September-24-2011 Build It Green! Home Tour and Info Fair Saturday, September 24... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-08-09/Summer-is-here-time-to-lose-the-bottle With warmer weather,, people tend to drink more water even though we should all drink plenty of water every day of the year. Portland Pure Water would like to see you get rid of disposable plastic water bottles whenever you can. From the 5-gallon water cooler type down to the single serve size. Did you know that in many cases, the water is simply tap w... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-08-01/Go-Green-Conference-Sessions-Oct-4th-2011 If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how to secure financing for a sustainability initiative at your business or how statewide government leaders are dealing with carbon pollution in Oregon, the GoGreen Conference has four new sessions on its Oct. 4th 2011 Portland program addressing those issues... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-07-22/FREE-Eye-Exam-at-Wilsonville-Family-Fun-Center To help gear up for the school year, on Saturday July 30th from 11-5pm, Binyon&rsquo;s now Becoming Visionworks&reg;and Transitions Optical will team up to bring eye health education to Portland area children and their families.&nbsp; Complimentary vision screenings will be provided for children and free Mini Golf, games and activities with Radio Disney and muc... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-07-15/Clayhaus-Ceramics-Tile-Are-Handmade-From-Portland-OR Clayhaus Ceramics Tiles: handmade and ultra stylish Tile veterans launch new ceramic tile venture Tile industry entrepreneurs Jason and Megan Coleman recently opened Clayhaus Ceramics, a handcrafted artisan tile company with... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-07-01/10-Tips-For-Better-Fuel-Mileage-To-Emit-Lower-Emissions Maintenance is the Key to Stay Emission Free By performing maintenance at regular intervals, vehicles will be more reliable, get better fuel mileage and emit lower emissions.&nbsp; Here are a few maintenance and driving tips provided by th... Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/limelight/2011-06-15/How-To-Create-a-Recycled-Concrete-Patio-or-Path Creating a Recycled Concrete Patio or Path From recent inquiries to the Regional Green Building Hotline &Pi;Low-cost&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &Pi;Environmentally friendly&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &Pi;Minimal difficulty &nbsp;... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-06-13/Portland-Downspout-Disconnection-Program-Concludes- Portland&#39;s Downspout Disconnection Program has disconnected its last downspout. City Commissioner Dan Saltzman and Environmental Services Director Dean Marriott disconnected the final downspout on Tuesday at a business in the Sellwood neighborhood.&nbsp; The Downspout Disconne... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.greenposting.org/articles/green-focus/2011-06-09/Broken-Down-Fence-|-Cape-Disappointment-WA- GreenPosting and Manifest Photography have collaborated to bring beautiful images of Oregon and SW Washington. Photo: Disagreeing with Meriwether... Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PST