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  • Herbs

    Is Essential Oil Really That Essential?

    Many fresh or dried herbs will give any room a fresh aroma and perhaps add a relaxing quality.

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  • conversation about eco choices
    Think Piece

    The Conversation

    "The task of saving the planet will involve a great reckoning with ourselves – with our all-too-human reluctance to sacrifice immediate comfort for the sake of the future." – from We Are the Weather by Jonathan Safran Foer

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  • Saul Griffith book Electrify
    Book Reviews,  Go Electric

    Book Review: Electrify by Saul Griffith

    Climate change is a planetary emergency. We have to do something now—but what?

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  • Honey Bee Pollinator
    Education,  Nature

    Bees Face Many Challenges

    Drought conditions in the western U.S. in 2021 dried up bee forage – the floral nectar and pollen that bees need to produce honey and stay healthy.

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  • Green End

    Planting Grandma

    Cremated remains are considered personal property in Oregon, so the use of a cemetery for burying them isn’t required by law – that means the garden is just fine.

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  • Zero Waste Cleaning
    Reduce,  Refuse,  Reuse,  Zero Waste

    Tips to Adopt a Zero Waste Lifestyle

    Zero-waste living is when you strive to reduce your trash output by choosing reusable over disposable products, composting organic waste, and recycling materials.

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  • Question about inflation reduction act
    Electric Vehicles,  ENERGY,  Energy Conservation,  Go Electric,  Heat Pumps,  Housing,  Money,  Solar

    What’s In the Inflation Reduction Act for Me?

    The Inflation Reduction Act represents a huge opportunity for you to build your electric future.

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  • Green Seed Apartments
    BUILDING,  Education,  Energy Conservation,  EVENT,  Go Electric,  Solar

    Solar Oregon Hosts Free Educational Event

    This event is part of a series of showcases of new and retrofit buildings across the state that demonstrate novel clean energy technology applications

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  • COMMUNITY,  Education,  EVENT

    Portland FIX-IT Fairs are Back for 2023

    The Fix-It Fair is a FREE City of Portland event where you can connect with experts – and each other – to learn simple, low or no-cost ways to save money and be healthy all year long. Find resources, attend workshops, share your skills, and much more. Saturday, January 28, 20239:30 AM to 2:30 PMGeorge Middle School10000 N Burr Ave, Portland, OR 97203 Saturday, March 4, 20239:30 AM to 2:30 PMParkrose High School 12003 NE Shaver St, Portland, OR 97220 For more info: www.portland.gov/bps/fix-it-fairs

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  • Oakgrove Grocery Outlet
    Business,  FOOD

    Oak Grove Grocery Outlet Supports Community

    Oak Grove Grocery Outlet has new owners: Gary & Angie Nielsen.

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