Green Tip: Co-ops & Communes

July 13, 2012, 10:48 am
Two worthy ideas are making a comeback. Food cooperatives, and "intentional communities"

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Co-ops: Looking for a way to purchase fresh, locally grown food without having to make a trip to the farmers market? Then consider joining a food cooperative – either a retail store or a buying club – to start getting deals on healthy food that is often organically or sustainably grown. Here’s what you need to know about food co-ops before you sign up.

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Cooperative Living: If you’re intrigued by the idea of living in a place with a strong sense of community and a lighter impact on the planet, here are 7 questions to consider as you begin your research on intentional communities.

Find out more HERE.

Green Tip: What to Grill

July 2, 2012, 4:29 pm
AS Americans plan their Independence Day barbecues, and dust off the grill, or in our case, derust it, skip the sirloins, ribs and chops and go for what can be the most sustainable, economical and morally responsible meat of all: ground.

Green Tip: Master Recyclers

June 25, 2012, 12:37 pm
Last week, the City Council authorized the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to provide help to low income high garbage producing households. What's in it for you?

Green Tip: Spray-On Tans Safe?

June 12, 2012, 12:30 pm

Just  because things are available on the market  does it mean they've been very carefully evaluated, and that  they're safe? Turns out, not so much.