Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/05/29/keeping-it-simple-eco-f…

Through a new partnership between Pineapple Hospitality and Power brands, a line of eco-friendly bath amenities has emerged to offer hotel guests luxuriously green bath products.

Earth Simple and Earth Perfect eco-friendly bath amenity products are designed to promote sustainability of the environment while allowing hoteliers to boost their eco-credibility and differentiate themselves within a crowded market.

“Guests are going to remember the products they use during their stays - and often those products they take home with them when they check out,” says Ray Burger, President of Pineapple Hospitality. “It’s a great way to build brand awareness and keep your guests happy and eager to book again.”

“What sets Power Brands apart is not just the quality of their products, but their commitment to providing a product that is good for the body and good for the earth. Earth Simple and Earth Perfect are two lines that demonstrate how hotels can combine elements of luxury and a commitment…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/05/29/marriott-in-downtown-po…

As the latest initiative toward the city’s downtown revitalization effort, The Courtyard by Marriott - Portland City Center has recently opened its doors. Formerly known as the Toronto National Building, the property endured a total interior and exterior design overhaul by Sage Hospitality and is expected to earn LEED Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The property spans 16 floors and 256 guestrooms, and is located along the upcoming “Green Max Line” giving guests and visitors easy, car-less access to the Oregon Convention Center and Portland International Airport.

“Clearly the strength of the Marriott brand will be an advantage for this hotel and its central location and unique amenities will appeal to a healthy mix of business and leisure travelers,” said Walter Isenberg, president and CEO of Sage Hospitality. “We are thrilled to be a part of revitalizing this neighborhood in Portland to bring such a unique hotel to the market. We are confident in the…

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Author: The Cheap-Ass Curmudgeon
Website: http://www.blogger.com/profile/06173374663839965028

From the movie Easy RiderThen and now—40 years have passed, but seeing this may remind youof the saying, “The more things change, the more they remain the same.”George Hanson (Jack Nicholson): You know, this used to be a helluva good country. I can’t understand what’s gone wrong with it.Billy (Dennis Hopper): Man, everybody got chicken, that’s what happened. Hey, we can’t even get into like, a

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Author: Jen Biederman
Website: http://www.renewablechoice.com/Blog-05-29-09-Ideal-Bite-Tip-…

Free Stuff - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

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Author: Heather Philipp
Website: http://www.renewablechoice.com/blog-webinar-renewable-energy…

Learn more about RECs and VERs (carbon offsets) to support your corporate responsibility goals.

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Author: Jen Biederman
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Answer The May Sleuth Challenge For Your Chance To Win…

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Author: Dan Kulpinski
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Saw this in the Post’s Weekend section today: The Swedish Embassy is holding workshops from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 30, about how to make art from trash. On Thursday and Friday, the embassy held workshops for kids. Two Swedish artists introduced the children to current environmental problems and showed them how to create art from collected trash and junk.Now it’s your turn! The embassy is located

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Author: Dan Kulpinski
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I mentioned this on the GreenListDC Twitter feed the other day, after seeing it on a friend’s tweet. (Gosh, never thought I’d use that term!)Recently, the American Prospect published a story, "A Tale of Two Exurbs," comparing Leesburg, Va., to the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Md. The story uses the two places to contrast two very different ways of developing outer suburbs. One is hard to

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Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/05/ewgs-tips-to-avoid-bpa-exp…

EWG is working hard to pass laws that limit or ban the dangerous chemical bisphenol-A (BPA).

But until they pass, we think you should have the latest info on sources of exposure and our tips to avoid them on your own. Because before the personal becomes political it’s, well, still personal.

Who’s affected by BPA??

1. The developing fetus and baby are the most vulnerable to BPA’s toxic effects. Unfortunately they also have the most intense BPA exposure of any age group.

   Many parents who have replaced their polycarbonate baby bottles are unaware that BPA contaminates liquid baby formula sold in metal cans. Since formula can make up 100% of a baby’s diet over her first 6 months of life, parents should choose BPA-free types.

2. Adults ingest much less BPA than babies. But a recent study linking BPA exposures in adults to heart disease and diabetes raises concerns about the safety of current exposures.

   Adult exposure comes primarily from canned foods and polycarbonate food…

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Building a timber house isn’t much different than building any green home. The steps are the same: design, build, enjoy.

Design
Hiring a licensed architect, particularly a timber frame architect, will quite possibly be the wisest choice you can make to build a timber house. A timber frame architect provides five valuable services:

• 1. Understands the Scope of the Project: A licensed timber frame architect understands timber frame construction as well as the details and phases of the project. He or she has the expertise to develop and refine the vision so you can understand the scope of the project.

• 2. Knows State and Local Codes: A licensed architect is knowledgeable in the building codes applicable to your project and designs the timber frame to meet these codes. They usually prepare most of the documentation necessary for you to get your building permits, saving you both time and money.

• 3. Hires the Team: When you secure an architect’s project management services, he or she…

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