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| John Poling |
On April 14th--17th, 2001, The Natural Step sponsored
a conference on Practical Solutions to a Sustainable Future. The dynamic
educational experience will focus on changing organizational practices
to help business become more sustainable. Noted authors, scientists,
business leaders, government officials and other sustainability experts
will explain in detail how to implement the changes that improve environmental
performance and contribute to a sustainable society. For more information
contact Steve Radtke, 503-241-1140.
Green City is about Portland's new Green Building Program
and quarterly newsletter. G-RATED is developing technical resources,
services and incentives (they have just released $400,000 in construction
incentives). G-Rated is working with the US Green Building Council
to implement The Green Building Rating System. The checklist for
Environmentally Responsible Design and Construction suggests such
things as: smaller is better, energy efficiency, optimization of
material use, low-maintenance landscape, recycling capabilities
(including gray water), minimize automobile dependency, minimize
impact and value site resources, use durable and recycled materials,
use high efficiency appliances and equipment, and, much, much more
than we have room to list here.
The Business Connexion Breakfast is a 15-year-old group of business
leaders devoted to bridging the gap between making a profit (capitalism)
and responsibly supporting ourselves, our neighbors and our planet.
There are several community projects in place to help move business
toward sustainability. You are welcome to attend our weekly breakfast
at 7:15 a.m. at the Willamette Athletic Club, 4949 SW Landing Drive
in John's Landing.
Our May 10th meeting will be presented by Bob Stuart, Master Carpenter/teacher
and member of Cascade Gardens Community in Beaverton, where green
is in. Bob is on the selection committee to feature several projects
in the Portland area. Several Business Connexion programs will focus
on those projects. Business Connexion offers a weekly breakfast
discussion group on conscious investing, business and real estate.
A Calendar of programs is available at business.communityconnexion.com
or contact John Poling, 503-810-8382 (or, e-mail to: jpoling@communityconnexion.com.)
Green Resources on the web
G/Rated: http://www.green-rated.org
NW Ecobuilding Guild:http://www.ecobuilding.org
Innovations for a Sustainable Future: http://www.inorthwest.org
The Millennium Speaker Series on Change: http://www.millennium.pdx.edu/The
Oregon Sustainability Forum
The Oregon Natural Step Network: http://www.ortns.org/
Environmental Building Needs: http://www.ebuild.com/
Coalition for a Livable Future: http://www.clfuture.org
A Guide to Portland's Natural Areas: http://www.audubonportland.org
US Green Building Council: http://www.usgbc.org
Green Design Network: http://www.greendesign.net
Rocky Mountain Institute: http://www.rmi.org
Habitat for Humanity Green Home Program: http://www.greenhome.org
Green Building for Realtors, Builders and Consumers: http://www.nrg-builder.com/greenbld.htm
International Institute for Sustainable Development: http://iisd1.iisd.ca
Environmental Building News: http://www.ebuild.com
Sustainability Books: http://www.chelseagrean.com
Earthsmart Energy (PGE): http://www.earthsmart.com
Solar 7.83 design studio, Portland: http://www.solar783.com
Green Product Guide & Free Catalog: http://www.oikos.com
Green Building Conference: http://www.nahbrc.org
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building
Systems: http://www.usgbe.org/programs/leed.htm
Community Connexion Online, Search Engine: http://www.communityconnexion.com
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