Strew the herbs; Stir the stew. Family to the hearth; Home is safe and sound. Keep your home safe and clean with these inexpensive and easy-to-make alternatives to store-bought cleaning solutions. The season for staying indoors is coming and that means stale air, insect pests coming inside, and germs flying about. Long ago, herbs were spread, strewn about the castle to sweeten the air, freshen living spaces, and ward off pests. An added bonus was that many herbs also protected family members and guests from bacteria and viruses. Herbs, such as sweet woodruff, catnip, spearmint, and conifer needles were strewn on the floors, hung as swags in rooms, or placed…
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A Healthy Home
Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill. — Robert Louis Stevenson Traditionally, “Home” referred to the roof over your head, be it a shack or a mansion. Regardless of what your home is, the belief that “A man’s home is his castle” is deeply rooted in our American way of life. Across the millennia, our homes have provided refuge from the outside world, a place of safety, warmth, and security. What is becoming more apparent as the years of the 21st century slide into history, is the reality that “home” can no longer provide refuge from the outside world. Centuries of progress, consumerism, population growth,…
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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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Organic Hemp Oils for Pets
In the last few decades, veterinary medicine has come to embrace the idea of pain management for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. When we have pets that are in pain, sick and uncomfortable, or anxious and stressed, it can be hard to treat their symptoms with just one solution. Sun God Medicinals is offering all-natural hemp-infused herb oils to ease most ailments for our furry loved ones. Airmed Pet Oil Specially formulated with Oregon-grown hemp and supporting herbs that may help relieve digestive problems. Ingredients: Olive oil, Marshmallow root, Dandelion root, Fennel seed, hemp and Vitamin E oil. Aja Pet Oil Specially formulated Oregon gown hemp and supporting herbs…
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Repair Clark County
Tues. Jan. 15th 5-7 pm / Tues. Feb. 12th 6-9 pm / Tues. March 27th 5-7 pm Free community events where skilled volunteer 'fixers' lend their skills to participants who bring in their broken items for repair.
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Portland Fix it Fairs
January 26 and February 23 from 9:30 am - 2:30pm. The Fix-It Fair is a FREE City of Portland event where you can learn simple ways to save money and connect with resources. Join your neighbors and talk to the experts about how to spend less and stay healthy.
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Organicology Conference 2019
February 14- 16 2019 - The organic food and agriculture community will come together for the sixth biennial ORGANICOLOGY conference, considered to be the largest gathering for organic farmers, activists, policy experts, educators, retailers and sustainable organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
