Seven Planet

Join us at seven planet Portland for First Thursday. While catching up with friends around your favorite mindful products, you’ll find artwork by Rai displayed throughout the store and witness her working on a live 7′ x 7′ art piece from 7pm until she’s finished.

You’ll also find Greenloop’s Clean Out Sale offering 50-75% off Women’s t-shirts, dresses, jeans, shoes, bags and more.

Did we mention live music and free beverages?

See you tomorrow.

Where: seven planet Portland, corner of NW 4th and Couch

When: October 1, 7pm

Thank you to all who visited seven planet Portland for our grand opening last weekend.  The turnout was beyond our expectations and we were very encouraged with your overwhelming support for our concept of mindful commerce.  With live musical performances and many of our mindful suppliers in attendance to talk about their products, the event was an excellent showcase of what’s to come with seven planet.

Stay tuned for a large number of events planned at seven planet Portland, including First Thursday celebrations, local business gatherings and green workshops.  seven planet is more than a store, it’s a way of life.

Seaside Naturals has been in operation since January of 2003, principally under the direction of Linda Zielski, the founder and Chief Visionary Officer. Linda wanted to raise her family with natural and organic products and created the world’s first all natural first aid kit that integrated homeopathies, herbs, essential oils and natural products. The development of Seaside Naturals accelerated in June of 2004 with the asset purchase of a small manufacturing company from the State of Washington. In January of 2005, after establishing most of the current manufacturing and infrastructure processes, production and shipping became fully operational. Seaside Naturals manufactures and markets four distinct lines – with more on the way – of all-natural, non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products.

ShowerStart™   wanted a way to save time, water and energy without having to make sacrifices or behavior changes. You see, we figured that many people were probably a lot like us in their morning routine – really busy running around to get out of the door on time. So to save a little time we typically turn on the shower and sneak away to do something else while waiting for the water to warm-up.

ShowerStart™ technology changes the equation because it watches the shower’s temperature and “triggers a trickle” as soon as the shower is warm enough to jump in.  This prevents your hot water from inadvertently running down the drain before you can hop in the shower. Not only have you eliminated the water and energy waste, but the sound of the trickle tells you that your shower’s ready.  The hot water for your shower is now warm and waiting instead of warm and wasted.

The idea for Resource Revival came to Graham Bergh in 1991 when he got a flat tire biking to his recycling job in Portland, Oregon. In the years since we have grown slowly and steadily with the help of dozens of artists and recyclers. Today Graham is still actively involved in new product development and customer service, as is Jim Hassert, artist and philosopher, who joined Resource Revival in 2002.

All of our recycled products are unique and original designs, the result of 15+ years of constant innovation and refinement; and they are made by real people, not mass produced, whether we are welding Bike Chain Bowls in our Mosier, Oregon, studio, or working with Opportunity Connection, an organization in Hood River, Oregon, that provides jobs for developmentally disabled adults.

Preserve is the leading maker of performance driven and stylish 100% recycled household products. Preserve is powered by the recycling efforts of individuals and companies collecting #5 plastic–such as yogurt cups and other common household containers–via Preserve’s Gimme 5 program. The Gimme 5 program collects and transforms #5 plastics into new Preserve products; all recycling and manufacturing is done in the USA. Preserve empowers consumers to make everyday choices that are better for the earth while offering real solutions without compromise. Preserve’s parent company, Recycline, was founded in 1996 to lead the way in mitigating the impacts of the industrial age and to offer innovative solutions for consumers and the earth.

Marjorie Skinner wrote a great article published yesterday in the Mercury detailing the background of seven planet.  She seems to enjoy all the “sevens.”

The impact we place on the environment is on the top of a lot of people’s mind lately. Everyone would like to be greener, but many aren’t sure where to start. In our own personal quest to live a more sustainable life, we have found that the changes don’t have to be major. Little things make a big difference. We want to help start others down the road and pass on simple things that they can do to save energy, natural resources and reduce carbon emissions. And it all starts with a gift.

The study of Nature, Holistic Healing, Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine inspired the creation of Golden Path Alchemy. Golden Path is representative of the Tao, or universal way. Alchemy represents transformation, or the process of “finding the precious gold within yourself by transforming the lead that weights you down” (Jeffery Yuen). The five stages of alchemical transformation can be observed as we begin our journey of spiritual development. These phases of cultivation are reflected in Golden Path Alchemy’s five skin care lines.

The first stage, Awaken, is rising and entering the sacred place to begin the journey. The second stage, Purify, is cleansing, detoxification and releasing elements that no longer provide benefit. The third stage, Refine, is cultivation, meditation, growth and enhancement. The fourth stage, Renew, is rebirth, where new life is expressed and manifested.  The fifth stage, Illumination, is enlightenment and spiritual ascension allowing for greater union with the Tao.  The process of spiritual development is cyclical and ongoing. Each of Golden Path Alchemy’s skin care line, Awaken, Purify, Refine, Renew and Illuminate, is designed to support the holistic enlightenment of skin, body and spirit.

Portland, OR – September 9, 2009 – seven planet, the pioneer of mindful commerce and a leader in sustainable goods, announced today that their second green general store will open this Saturday, September 12, at 412 NW Couch in Portland’s historic Old Town neighborhood.

The store will celebrate by hosting a party open to the public from 4pm to 10pm in conjunction with the Old Town Block Party, a large benefit event organized by area businesses.

Most of the necessity-based products found on sevenplanet.com will be available in the store from soap and clothing to furniture and electric-powered vehicles, all from industry-leading suppliers such as Naturally Knotty, db clay and 3greenmoms.

“Despite today’s economy, our customers have been asking for more physical locations where they can have further access to our products as a complement to our established online presence,” said John Friess, one of seven Co-founders of seven planet. “We’re excited for the opportunity to be a part of this neighborhood’s transformation and be among the ranks of the other progressive retailers that have taken root here.”

seven planet provides sustainable purchasing options from seven areas of commerce – apparel, energy, food, health, household, shelter, and travel. Their wide-range of quality, affordable goods are designed not to encourage additional spending, but rather to provide more mindful substitutes for everyday living. The first seven planet green general store opened in Priest River, Idaho last year.

About seven planet
Founded in 2007 in Portland, Oregon, seven planet is the world’s first chain of green general stores. It is the foremost green and sustainable marketplace for consumer-based products sold within both virtual and traditional storefronts. To learn more about seven planet, please visit the company’s website at sevenplanet.com.