The 2021 People’s Ecochallenge took place in October to promote green energy and lifestyle strategies and…
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January 28, 2022
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January 28, 2022
Portland startup’s new lighting allows founders to focus on battery-storage breakthroughs
When Skip Technology relocated to Portland, it was lucky to find a space that had enough…
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December 21, 2021
Ice cream sandwich maker Ruby Jewel’s freezer upgrade makes ‘night and day’ difference
When your signature product depends on super-premium ice cream, consistency is critical. Any change to the…
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December 1, 2021
‘Quite a blessing’: Community solar brings clean energy to Portland residents
Rudy Thomas has lived at Jim and Salle’s Place, an affordable apartment community in Southeast Portland,…
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December 1, 2021
Heating system upgrade makes a world of difference for Prineville bike shop
After installing an energy-efficient heat pump, Good Bike Co.’s owner said he wished he’d done it…
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December 1, 2021
Meyer Memorial Trust’s new headquarters embodies organizational values of sustainability and equity
When Meyer Memorial Trust decided to build a new headquarters, the Oregon foundation wanted to create…
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November 18, 2021
Growing greener: KRISanthemums flower design
In many ways, Kris Bennett, owner of KRISanthemums flower design studio in Hermiston, is in the…
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November 9, 2021
Columbia Gorge Confections proves sustainability can be sweet
Jessica Wright can’t help but think about the impact her business has on the environment—now and…
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November 3, 2021
Hip, affordable Lolo Pass Hotel brings style and sustainability to Portland’s eastside
When sisters Lauren and Lee Gonzalez decided to open Lolo Pass Hotel on Portland’s east side,…
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November 2, 2021
Growing greener: IFA Nurseries
IFA Nurseries in Klamath Falls grows high-quality conifer tree seedlings for reforestation—about 6.5 million of them…
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