Introducing the Voice of Ecopalooza

He started his life in Chicago, but his roots are firmly planted in Portland. Former Blazer Michael Harper is excited to promote a green lifestyle as event emcee for Ecopalooza. Michael Harper takes calls at his State Farm office. “We hope that people don’t just come out for a concert. We want to...

June 2nd, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Unemployed? Checkout Green Job Corner: Green building jobs near you!

This article is sponsored by Ecotrain Media Group: Empowering individuals, educators, and entrepreneurs to get ahead in the blooming green economy. Contributing Editor Kevin Pile GREEN BUILDING First stop planet Earth! The green movement is based on a concept cultivated within the realities of the...

May 6th, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Unemployed? Checkout the Green Job Corner

Contributing Editor Kevin Pile This article is sponsored by Ecotrain Media Group: The information bridge for green professional services connecting and empowering individuals, educators and entrepreneurs to get ahead in the blooming green economy. A Great Place to start! www.ecotrainmediagroup.com First...

April 1st, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

PDX: You can have a Tree Planted in Someone’s Honor or Memory

Twenty Years of Planting Trees Friends of Trees has been empowering people in the Portland-Vancouver metro area to plant and care for city trees and green spaces for two decades now. Since 1989, thousands of Friends of Trees volunteers have planted more than 385,000 trees and native plants. Through...

March 19th, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept

Porsche Reveals High-Performance 918 Spyder Concept Highly Efficient and Ultra-Fast Plug-in Hybrid Super Sports Car Unveiled in Geneva Today, on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled an ultra-efficient, low-emission, mid-engine super sports car featuring hybrid and electric drive technology. The...

March 6th, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Three Tax Breaks For Eco-Enthusiast

Benefits Of Filing Tax Electronically Author: Anne Mitsu Tensions creep in the moment you start planning to file your tax returns. Filing returns may be quite a task but you cannot ignore them. If you plan to file the returns electronically then you may reduce your stress level to some extent. This is...

February 19th, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts: Green Love

Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts - Give Your Girl an Organic Gift Author: Dexter James This Valentine’s Day, gift your sweetheart something unique and different and make her feel really special. Also start a green and eco-friendly revolution by giving her these exclusive organic gifts....

February 9th, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

2010 Prototype Hybrids are Here to Stay!

Take a Ride to the Future In A Hybrid Car Author: Lee Dobbins Utilizing the latest in advanced technology, hybrid cars might just provide a glimpse into the future of automobiles. Hybrid cars sport sleek and futuristic looks, but these cars aren’t just for show. These scientific marvels make use...

January 22nd, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

2 Energy Star Rated Shopping Spots in Portland

Portland made the top 25 for the most ENERY STAR labeled buildings in America. We have over 16,488,500 square feet of buildings labeled with the famous energy star, but only two are retail spots to shop. So if you want to shop and save the planet I listed two stops that have energy star ratings. ...

January 4th, 2010 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

What Is your Vote on 66 & 67?

Portland what is your vote on 66 & 67? I have seen a lot of posting of this measure in Facebook, because the deadline is Dec 31st. Rain or shine make sure you vote. We also included the measure 66 caculator thanks to Oregon Live. http://gov.oregonlive.com/taxes/personal/ Tax Fairness Oregon works...

December 18th, 2009 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More