Resources: Sustainable Oregon

Urban Edibles

Sunday, April 3, 2011
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Urban Edibles is a community database of wild food sources in Portland, Oregon.  They provide resources for those interested in wild edible, medicinal and otherwise notable plants.  They occasionally host events, workshops, and presentations as well as publish small-print “field zines.”  Urban Edibles has an online wild foods map allowing you to navigate your way [...]

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Portland Yard Sharing

Sunday, April 3, 2011
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Are you in Portland and have space to garden but maybe don’t have the time?  Do you have the time but no space for gardening?  Enter Portland Yard Sharing!  Portland Yard Sharing encourages urban gardening by connecting those who have space to garden and are willing to share with those who want to garden but [...]

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Pacific Northwest Native Plant Finder

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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CleanWater Services has a great tool to help you with finding a list of native plants suitable for your landscape.  Try their Native Plant Finder before you do your next planting and take the guesswork out of choosing plants for your yard. Select your soil type, sunlight needs, growing rate, plant and foliage type and [...]

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Portland Shop Local Gift Giving Guide

Friday, December 17, 2010

I’m a huge fan of shopping local but what exactly does local mean?  I thought I’d dedicate this post to a few really cool local Portland shops that you probably weren’t aware of – and yes, just in time for the Holidays! Flutter Flutter is a really cool store where everything looks like it was found [...]

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Portland Bureau of Transportation – Getting Around Portland

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Guide to Getting Around Portland by walking, bicycling, driving, bus, MAX, carpool, streetcar, and tram.  The site has information such as: Smart Trips: programs to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, while helping you save money and stay fit . Info on Senior Strolls, Women on Bikes, Ten Toe Express Walks, and [...]

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Green Power Oregon

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Green Power Oregon describes Portland General Electrics renewable power options such as Green Source and Clear Wind.  The site also has a cool Green Power Calculator which will help you decide which renewable option to choose.  Use the calculator to find out the environmental impact of your renewable power choices.

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Greener Cleaner’s

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Many commercial cleaning products use ingredients that can be harmful to people and the environment. Fortunately, there are less-toxic products—green cleaners that can protect your family and the environment. You can also save money by using some simple, safe ingredients to make your own non-toxic cleaners.  On this site, Oregon Metro provides you with green [...]

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Oregon Farmer’s Market Association

Saturday, January 16, 2010

The Oregon’s Farmer’s Market Association provides resources and educational opportunities for farms, market managers and those consumers interested in finding a local farmer’s market in their area.

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Metro’s Guide to Effective Composting

Friday, January 1, 2010

Metro’s Guide to Effective Composting - Learn how you can save money and reduce waste by composting certain food scraps and yard waste. See information on different methods, and read about easy solutions to composting problems.

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