Would you bike to work more often if your employer subsidized the cost of a brand new bike? The Standing Stone Brewing Company, in Ashland, Oregon, is betting the answer is yes. On August 26th the brewery launched "RPM ...READ»
As I talk with prospective members of Abound about their businesses, the business of sustainability and the challenges of being a leader in sustainable business, one of the recurring themes we encounter is that of value.This ...READ»
A little while ago, a blog entry was written, expressing the desire…no…the NEED for a Bacon Cupcake in Portland…or Oregon for that matter. There will be those that wince, but if Twitter is any indication, there is a massive ...READ»
Anyone who has spent time in the Midwestern U.S. knows that spectacular wind gusts are a common occurrence. Researchers at the University of Illinois recently set out to evaluate whether these gusts can be harnessed effectively at ...READ»
Many companies manufacture synthetic crude oil--the entire Canadian oil shale industry comes to mind--but Oregon-based Agri-Plas is the first US company to convert hard-to-recycle agricultural plastics into crude oil.
The ...READ»
Portland, Oregon officials think they can entice green builders with a new "feebate" program.
Under the proposal, developers of commercial buildings that measure 20,000 square feet or larger will be charged up to $3.46 ...READ»
The world's greenest building might soon be located in the pioneer town of Independence, Oregon. Independence Station--a 57,000 square foot mixed use facility--is on track to receive the highest LEED rating ever awarded when it is ...READ»
For those outdoor enthusiasts who haven't found a GPS to their liking, Amazon [NASDAQ:AMZN] and Buy.com may have come to your rescue. The two sites simultaneously leaked the existence of a new line of Garmin [NASDAQ:GRMN] GPS devices ...READ»
