http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:03:25 -0700 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:21:35 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Learn-about-meatfree-eating-this-weekend-at-Portland-VegFest-2009?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner   One of the best and most effective ways to live sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint is to eat less meat. But the prospect of a vegetarian diet can be daunting, especially for anyone considering it for the first time. Here are a few o... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:21:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Learn-about-meatfree-eating-this-weekend-at-Portland-VegFest-2009?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Live-green-by-eating-sustainably?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner "Vegetables for dinner" by Sandy Austin, Flickr.com When it comes to living green, the most significant step you can take is also the most basic: know what you are eating, and even more importantly, the impact your food choices have on you... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:19:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Live-green-by-eating-sustainably?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Green-Living-101-Eight-ways-to-greener-pet-care?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner “Dog & cat” photo by Yukari, Flickr.comLiving green doesn’t just apply to humans. Pets can benefit from the same sustainable ethic. Here are eight simple ways to greener pet care:1. Switch to a biodegradable cat litter. The clay... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:07:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Green-Living-101-Eight-ways-to-greener-pet-care?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shop-at-Whole-Foods-on-August-26-and-support-Farm-to-School-programs?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Family Farm, by royal_broil, Flickr.comWould you rather see your second grader select a fresh, locally-grown apple from the school cafeteria, or choose a commercially-prepared dessert? You can improve the odds for the apple by supporting EcoTrust&rsq... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:21:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Shop-at-Whole-Foods-on-August-26-and-support-Farm-to-School-programs?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Meat-Free-Mondays?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Zucchini at farmers market by iLoveButter, Flickr.comCattle farming is a major culprit in global warming. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that meat production accounts for nearly one-fifth of global greenhouse ga... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:26:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Meat-Free-Mondays?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Green-Living-101-Ten-ways-to-keep-cool-without-an-air-conditioner?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Backlit fan by ToastyKen, Flickr.com. Summer isn’t over yet. There is still hot weather in the Portland forecast to endure before we can count on autumn's milder temperatures. It's tempting to turn on an air conditioner during hot weather, but... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:44:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Green-Living-101-Ten-ways-to-keep-cool-without-an-air-conditioner?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Green-your-laundry-with-a-clothesline?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Clothesline fun by by kittenishkitten, Flickr.com Your clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in your house. Lasso that hog with a clothesline, and you will save yourself money and reduce your energy consumption. According to the US Dept. o... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:45:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Green-your-laundry-with-a-clothesline?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Get-help-in-going-solar?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Sun photo by jalalspages, Flickr.comSo you’ve heard the buzz about solar energy, and you think it makes sense not only as an alternative energy source but also as a way to combat rising energy costs in the future. But do you know what it would ... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:48:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Get-help-in-going-solar?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Green-Living-101-What-is-green-furniture-and-where-can-I-find-it-in-Portland?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner A green Murphy bed, by the Old Creek Wall Bed Factory Don’t overlook furniture in your quest to make your home environment greener. Green furniture is not only sustainable, but it is better for your health and the environment, too. What makes ... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:34:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Green-Living-101-What-is-green-furniture-and-where-can-I-find-it-in-Portland?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Green-Living-101-The-best-places-to-enjoy-a-Portland-staycation?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Splash by StuSeeger, www.Flickr.comSummer vacation conjures up images of loading the family station wagon to drive across the country, or boarding a plane to an exotic locale. Those typical vacations are expensive and leave a sizeable carbon footprin... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:41:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Green-Living-101-The-best-places-to-enjoy-a-Portland-staycation?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Tour-Portland-chicken-coops-this-Saturday-July-25?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Chicken Coop by Svadilfari, www,Flickr.com Interested in keeping backyard chickens? If the answer is yes, be sure to sign up for this Saturday’s Tour de Coops. The Tour de Coops is a self-guided tour of 25 backyard chicken coops in East Portla... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:13:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Tour-Portland-chicken-coops-this-Saturday-July-25?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Green-Living-101-Where-can-I-recycle-plastics-in-Portland?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Bottles by Shazari, Flickr.comDepending on the plastic item, recycling plastics in Portland can be as easy as using your curbside roll cart, or it may involve a trip to a recycling facility. The good news is that there are plenty of places in the Por... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:04:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Green-Living-101-Where-can-I-recycle-plastics-in-Portland?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Reduce-groundlevel-ozone-pollution-this-summer?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Photo of Los Angeles smog by oxyboricua, Flickr.com It’s summertime and the living should be easy. But breathing can get more difficult during the summer as air pollution increases, especially ground-level ozone pollution. Ground-level ozone p... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:28:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Reduce-groundlevel-ozone-pollution-this-summer?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Green-fireworks?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Micro fireworks by Pixel Addict, Flickr.com What’s red, white and blue, but not particularly green? The answer is Fourth of July fireworks. It comes as no surprise that explosions, and the chemicals that cause them, aren’t good for the e... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:52:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Green-fireworks?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Have-your-say-on-Portlands-new-climate-action-plan?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Portland photo by Sam Beebe/Ecotrust, on Flickr.com The City of Portland and Multnomah County have gone on the offensive against global warming with their just-released draft Climate Action Plan 2009. As outlined in the plan, a major objective is a ... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:03:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Have-your-say-on-Portlands-new-climate-action-plan?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Use-the-sun-to-power-your-home?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Solar panel photo by The Friendly Fiend, Flickr.com. Looking for a way to wean yourself from dependence on fossil fuels to meet your electric needs? Then you might want to consider solar power, because going solar in Oregon has never been easier. Bu... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:48:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Use-the-sun-to-power-your-home?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Have-an-ecofriendly-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Father and Son by Scott Ableman, Flick Father's Day is just around the corner, and with a little planning you can celebrate Dad in an eco-friendly way.Gifts billed as “green” for Dad range from the sublime to the ridiculous. A quick Web ... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:19:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Have-an-ecofriendly-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Build-a-worm-bin-and-grow-your-own-garden-heroes?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Red wiggler worm photo by net_efekt, Flickr.com Worms frequently get a bad rap. Calling someone a “worm” is an insult, and who hasn’t heard the plaintive children’s song lyrics, “nobody likes me, everybody hates me, gue... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:31:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Build-a-worm-bin-and-grow-your-own-garden-heroes?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Party-outdoors-and-still-be-green-this-summer?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Picnic photo by Bensonkua, Flickr.com It’s June, and with events like graduations and Father’s Day coming up, and the 4th of July not far behind, the season for outdoor parties has definitely arrived. Fortunately, it’s easy to cele... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:40:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Party-outdoors-and-still-be-green-this-summer?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Greener-ways-to-wash-your-car?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner Photo by Virtual Ern, Flickr.com It’s getting to that dusty time of year, when the urge to wash or at least rinse your car can get overwhelming. Unfortunately, keeping your car shiny clean isn’t very eco-friendly. When people think of th... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:22:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5231-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Greener-ways-to-wash-your-car?cid=exrss-Portland-Green-Living-Examiner