Exciting opportunity to promote Green Businesses and offering Flex work schedule in the Portland/Vancouver area. The ideal person enjoys empowering business owners to reach their target market. This is a part-time opportunity, ideal for the individual that appreciates a flexible work schedule and a supplemental income. This position is based in the Portland/Vancouver area and can be a work from home situation. We are looking for someone excited about sustainable and green businesses, and who likes to work as a commission based, independent contractor. Join our team and help us build a better future. The ideal candidate would have sales experience, computer skills, great people skills, ability to meet deadlines,…
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Tigard Company Produces Jet Fuel from Plastics
Agilyx, the leader in converting waste plastics to fuels and chemicals, recently announced a collaborative agreement with, Monroe Energy, to supply up to 2,500 barrels per day (bbl) of Agilyx’s synthetic feedstock. Agilyx Synthetic Crude Oil (“ASCO”) is produced through a proprietary waste plastics recycling technology. Agilyx has agreed to supply ASCO to Monroe Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Monroe will refine the ASCO into jet fuel for Delta. Agilyx plans to locate a production facility near Monroe’s refinery, which is located just outside of Philadelphia. “This is a capstone achievement for Agilyx,” said Joe Vaillancourt, Agilyx’s chief executive officer. “We are very excited to be…
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Go Green Portland 2018
Join us @GoGreenPDX sustainability conference, along with a diverse set of stakeholders from the Portland region. October 10, 2018 at the Gerding Theater in The Armory 128 NW 11th Ave.
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Green Drinks-a place to network with eco-minded businesses and folks
Every month, people who work in the environmental field meet up for informal sessions known as Green Drinks. More than 500 Green Drinks events take place at different locations around the planet.
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Seed to Market: a Magical Lesson
When my parents first took out our front lawn for a fruit and veggie garden and planted grape vines in our backyard, I didn’t really understand their purpose. I was five years old! I was told the plants could provide food and shade.
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The Trouble with Research (Part 2)
Researchers need funding, so when large contributors call, it’s hard to resist their interests.
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Sustainability In Business
Corporations are stereotypically not seen as good proponents for the environment. However, many people are seeing the advantages of running a large company that helps the environment.
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5 Eco-Friendly Ways Startups Can Help the Environment
Making your office environmentally friendly might seem like a luxury, but give it some thought and don’t push it to the background.
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Urban Lumber
Several years ago while renovating a landscape for an older home being flipped by a realtor, my whole thinking about lumber completely changed.
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Where Did My Interest Go?
It’s painfully obvious to more and more Americans that the interest from their bank accounts, money market funds, and other fixed income investments has plummeted in recent years.
