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

Green Living Within Your Means

Energy Saving Tips: Green Living Within Your Means Author: Melanie Broemsen With high gas prices and global warming on many people’s minds, consumers are looking for ways they can participate in energy conservation and reduce their carbon footprint. And while you may not be ready to buy a Toyota...

January 11th, 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

GREEN GIVING:”Throw-it in the Bag!”

This year I found an artlice written by Femi Austin. She is a NYC-based corporate attorney, and she lives in Harlem, New York. She is passionate about finding ways to live a greener healthier existence, so I wanted to share her article with PDX to live a green life. Just Throw it in the Bag....

December 24th, 2009 | 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

PDX: “Get To Know Your Artists” featuring Mr.MR of Gray Matters

Get To Know Your Artists: Mr.MR of Gray Matters By Diezel P As far back as Mr.MR (Mister Murr) can remember, he has been a fan of Rap music, and like most teenagers growing up in the late 90’s inner city Portland urban culture, he found himself mostly influenced by the highly commercialized and...

December 6th, 2009 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More