Archive for June, 2010

Namuh – Lighting Design

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

namuh lighting design for home or office

About Namuh Design
At Namuh we extract modernist philosophies and pair them with today’s design archetype. Designing from a platform of form equal to function, sustainability and loyalty to brand, we create our vision.

Environmental
Namuh’s philosophy is to design products that inflict minimal impact on the planet yet leave an ever-lasting impression on you. We are creative, conscious and consistent in our choice of materials and product development

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Eco Shuttle

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

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ecoShuttle™ is a Portland transportation service that offers environmentally friendly transportation for an evolving travel industry. By utilizing 100% biodiesel from waste grease, a non-toxic, biodegradable, and carbon-friendly fuel to power our fleet, customers can truly enjoy guilt-free charter bus services. By researching the latest fuel technologies, ecoShuttle promises to continually explore upgrading as it becomes available. Recently, our 25-passenger mini-bus was converted to run on Straight Vegetable Oil “SVO”.ecoShuttle™ offers two kinds of shuttle services to the communities of the greater Portland area.

An employee and student commuter service, also called the Enivonmental Commuter Options™ (ECO) Program and an entertainment, limousine-style charter and tour service. Each service provides a driver and a versatile mode of transportation that is both good for the environment and convenient and safe for the customer.We believe in the creation of an ecologically aware lifestyle, where green is not a new fad but an every day part of life. Offering a convergence of amenities and conveniences, the customer receives a safe alternative to driving and an experience that will last a lifetime. The customer service goal is to have passengers walk away wowed by a friendly shuttle driver and understanding the value of paying a great price for a good, honest company.

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Botanical – Floral Designs

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

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botanica floral design is an eco-friendly full service custom floral studio located in beautiful Portland OR. We specialize in organic, fair trade and sustainably grown flowers for weddings, corporate functions, private parties special events, holidays and daily deliveries.

botanica floral design prides itself in being as eco-friendly as possible. There is so much waste produced and many dangerous chemicals used in the commercial floral industry that we decided to strive towards building a sustainable, ecologically sensitive, socially conscious and non-toxic floral service.

botanica sources its beautiful flowers both locally and internationally. We are blessed here in Oregon in that we have several local cut flower growers, both sustainable and organic, and we make every effort to buy from them whenever possible.
Best of all, it doesn’t cost more to be eco-friendly! Our arrangements are affordable, and our pricing is very competitive. We believe that everone deserves to have fresh flowers no matter the size of their budget.

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Plant a tree in a your state

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Odwalla Plant a tree program

Ok, I love when Corporate America uses their dollars and influence to do some good. Especially when it comes to helping preserve this great Earth.  I stumbled upon this program sponsored by Odwalla (the Juice Company). They are promising to plant a tree in a state park in the state of your choice.  Sounds great right?! I’m totally backing this and just shared it with all of my friends and family on facebook and twitter and I encourage you all to do the same.

The Website is totally fun and really beautiful – congrats to the who ever designed the site. If anyone out there knows I would really like to know.  I’ve attached some screenshots so you know what to expect when you get there.  Here is some quick info I grabbed from the site:

For the past 2 years, along with your help, Odwalla has made a commitment to our state parks by donating money to help plant trees. It’s pretty simple. We provide the trees, and you get to decide how much support each state gets. To plant a tree, follow these steps:

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Pretty great right! I planted my tree in Oregon and it looks like we are doing pretty good. My tree was the 424th tree so far so I hope to see some more in the next few days. See how your state compares below! I really hope other companies start to replicate this promotional model when considering new marketing techniques.

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It’s Hip2Save

Friday, June 4th, 2010

www.Hip2Save.com Its Hip 2 Save

I am a big fan of promoting Mindful Commerce – the idea of buying only what you need or buying items that will reduce your consumption on disposable items with short lifespans but I can’t deny that I am an avid coupon cutter. Maybe the coupon gene was passed down to me from my Grandparents who were children of the Great Depression and saved everything they could. Anyway, my age group and generation makes me way more likely to seek out deals online rather than cutting out those flimsy coupons that come inside the Sunday Funnies. Not to mention the environmental benefit of not using paper coupons. Anyway, my point is I’ve been saving a lot of money lately by using online coupons and right now one of my favorite sites to find the best deals and coupons is Hip2Save.

Check out their Website at http://www.Hip2Save.com – you can thank me later!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Sunset Magazine

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Eco-chain: seven planet (412 N.W. Couch) is an all-green general store that’s popping ​ up around the Northwest―and is packed with stuff like bottle openers made from old bike parts.

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Eco Salon

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Eco-boutiques are popping up all over the web thanks to visionary retailers willing to take risks. While the debate over green consumption asks tough questions (is marketing lots of green stuff the answer to our consumerism woes?), it is clear that when it comes to eco fashion, the mantra is quality over quantity.

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The Oregonian

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Seven Planet, which calls itself “the nation’s first chain of green general stores,” launched its flagship shop outside Sandpoint, Idaho, and its second at 412 N.W. Couch St. in Portland. The company encourages “mindful commerce” and sells merchandise, such as reusable sandwich bags and shawls made of bamboo fibers, that is “mindful of the process of conducting business and its impact on the planet.”

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NGN – Net Green News

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Seven Planet is located in Portland’s Old Town on NW Couch street. The green general store supports a new way of consuming called “Mindful Commerce.” The business is built on the belief that someone should only consume when they need something and that product should be the most mindful and sustainable one available. Seven Planet will only work with “mindful suppliers” who are building and creating the most green and sustainable products possible. In addition to selling house hold goods, clothes and accessories, Seven Planet rents and sells electric scooters and soon will rent bicycles. Seven Planet’s products can also be purchased online at www.sevenplanet.com.

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Oregon Live

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Tomorrow, Sat. Sept 12 at 3:57pm come celebrate the the Grand Opening of the Seven Planet green general store. Sip complimentary Oregon micro-brew and wine while shopping the new eco-friendly lifestyle store for apparel, beauty, home, office and travel wares.

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The Portland Mercury

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Portland’s Most Awesome Weekly Newspaper. Covering Portland news, politics, music, film, and arts; plus movie

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Green Business Quarterly

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

GBQ has created a lively and respected forum for green companies throughout the country. 

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Willamete Week – Retail Therapist

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Portland-based Seven Planet, the world’s first “chain” of green general stores—thus far only an online presence in Portland, though there’s a store in Priest River, Idaho—is preparing to open a storefront in Old Town in mid-September. Retail Therapist doesn’t know if two stores a chain makes, but after a quick scouring of the website for any and all items that didn’t look too conspicuously good-for-you, rough on the skin, or like they’d biodegrade in under three minutes, RT is feeling optimistic….

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Nedwater – Liquid Change

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

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What is NedWater Liquid Change

NedWater Liquid Change is the world’s first philanthropic drinking water brand. Arguably the world water crisis is greater than any social need. At NedWater, we believe Commodities Spur Revolution (CSR). We channel people’s thirst for bottled water into social change. Those changes include no plastic, 100 percent transparency and sustainable revenues generated for Non profit organizations.

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Better World Club

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

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Better World Club is the nation’s only environmentally friendly auto club. Better World Club provides carbon offsets for travel, gives discounts to hybrid auto drivers, surcharges gas-guzzlers, and dedicates on percent of gross revenues to environmental protection efforts. Better World Club also offers an option for bicycle roadside protection, and gives family membership status to domestic partners as well as married couples.

Receive 15% off the $53.95 basic auto membership by signing up through Seven Planet.

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Eco Dry Cleaner

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

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Eco Dry Cleaner is a revolutionary new type of dry cleaner. Breaking away from the trends of a stagnant industry, Eco Dry Cleaner is designed with cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices from the ground up.

Beginning with the cleaning process, we abandon the use of toxic solvents and employ safe, non-toxic cleaning agents such as GreenEarth Cleaning, a gentle but remarkably effective cleaning agent that is environmentally safe, won’t fade colors, ensures that whites stays white, and softens as it cleans.

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