Energy Trust is a public purpose organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. We help Oregonians save energy, increase the comfort of their homes and businesses, and move toward energy self-reliance.  learn more

NW Natural is the first stand-alone natural gas utility in the United States to offer its custmoers a carbon offset program. The company is working with The Climate Trust, an internationally recognized leader in the carbon offset industry, to quanitfy, verify and retire each carbon offset. Smart Energy support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  learn more

PGE and the Environment:  As we work to ensure a reliable energy future for our customers, we’re seeking to reflect Oregon values and to be thoughtful caretakers of the environment. Renewable resources, especially wind power, are playing an increasingly large role in PGE’s effort to deliver a reliable, sustainable energy future for Oregon.  learn more

Like you, we believe that good transit service is crucial to protecting our quality of life. To that end, we strive to build and operate our system in the most sustainable way possible, from construction projects to daily operations. TriMet has become a national leader in building environmentally sensitive light rail projects. Not only do these efforts help protect our natural resources, they save millions in construction costs.  learn more

Comcast has been a “local” company since we were founded over 45 years ago. Our connection to the communities we serve has always been important to us. We work hard to build and strengthen relationships with community partners to make a difference, improve neighborhoods and create a lasting impact.

Formos was founded in the fall of 2002 and has quickly earned a reputation for superior engineering and client service. Headquartered in downtown Vancouver, WA, Formos today employs over 35 full-time software development professionals. Director of Sustainable Technology, Martin Tull, is deeply active in the international sustainability movement and is responsible for driving sustainability projects at Formos. His ability to envision and build bridges between business opportunities and social benefits brings a distinct contribution to Formos.

The Portland Clinic is unique among medical centers because the clinic encompasses so many specialties. From Audiology to Z, there's a Portland Clinic professional who can help solve your problem. Best of all, you save time and convenience because for most medical problems, you don't have to leave the Clinic network.

"For years, Fred Meyer has been focused on energy conservation, recycling and waste management, so LEED certification is a logical and exciting next step,” said Randall Douthit, group vice president of Facility Engineering for Fred Meyer. “The City of Portland, and the Hawthorne neighborhood in particular, is an ideal place for our first LEED-certified store because it is a community that understands and values our sustainability efforts."

What is SNOR? SNOR stands for Sustainable, Natural, Organic, and Regional. SNOR definitions were created by, and for, Food Services of America® to categorize products so that they clearly align with the beliefs of FSA , with the intent of the environmental movement, and within the confines set by the U.S. government’s already established guidelines. FSA also supports the economic and cultural identity of the Northwest thru sponsorship of the award winning Dining Out In The Northwest (DO IT NW) Campaign, and through partnership with hundreds of regional manufacturers and growers.

What We're Doing Today:  C-TRAN vehicles use a mixture of ultra-low sulfur diesel and biodiesel fuels. This combination has reduced C-TRAN’s current greenhouse gas emissions by 90%. C-TRAN uses two B-100 biodiesel buses, which are 100% free of any greenhouse gas emissions. C-TRAN is introducing electric-hybrid technology with the purchase of 12 new electric hybrid vehicles. C-TRAN buses, on average, carry over 40 passengers per vehicle; in one year that’s nearly 2,152,500 vehicle trips that are taken off Clark County roads.

The Oregon State University Extension Service engages the people of Oregon with research-based knowledge and education that focus on strengthening communities and economies, sustaining natural resources, and promoting healthy families and individuals. Extension leads Oregon State University's outreach mission by engaging with Oregon's people and communities to have positive impacts on community livability, economic vitality, natural resources sustainability, and the health and wellbeing of people. Based on these positive impacts, the OSU Extension Service is recognized as one of America's top-5 Land-Grant University Extension systems.

Hospitable. Sustainable. Responsible. Welcome to Doubletree Hotel Portland, Portland's First Sustainable Hotel. We believe that sustainability means good business. That's why we are the first lodging property in Oregon to achieve a Green Seal certification. Sustainability is our mission, and each employee helps make the difference. The Doubletree Hotel Portland is proud to be a national leader in greening the hospitality industry. We have been acknowledged by the City of Portland, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and in the local and national press for our efforts. Steve Faulstick, our General Manager, is a nationally-recognized expert on sustainable hospitality, sharing his ideas with groups and trade associations around the country.

Chinook Book is a one-of-a-kind resource — a coupon book, a directory, a source of ideas and inspiration. It’s your guide to living well and having fun in the Portland metro region. Save hundreds of dollars while exploring the community and supporting local, sustainable businesses. Over 300 valuable coupons make this our largest book yet. Businesses with coupons include grocery, dining, entertainment, travel, garden and home adding up to savings of over $5,000.

We at the Portland Natural Awakenings are committed to providing services and information to our community to improve your quality of life physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Here and in our monthly publication you will find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

Life Media, the publisher of Natural Life magazine and books under The Alternate Press imprint, has a more than three-decade old commitment to promoting the need to sustain our planet and our society into the future. The original natural family living magazine, founded in 1976. Natural Life is trusted by readers around the world who want to learn how to create a green, healthy, frugal, self-reliant lifestyle for themselves and for their families.

Published bimonthly, Oregon Home magazine celebrates how Oregonians remodel and decorate their homes. With a mantra of "real people, real homes," the magazine includes homeowner portraits and anecdotes, floor plans, and thoughts from the architects, builders and craftspeople who recount how each house became a remarkable home. Available at 500 supermarkets and newsstands throughout the region, Oregon Home aims to be a good read, to inspire, and to introduce homeowners to the region's best architects, contractors, artists and craftspeople.

Welcome to Organic Spa Magazine–a magazine dedicated to the sustainable side of life–be that spa and wellness, food and fitness, or design and décor. Organic Spa Magazine is a lifestyle magazine. We are not just a spa magazine, we are not a travel magazine: We are a lifestyle magazine promoting the marriage of spa and wellness with your sustainable and organic lifestyle. It’s about bringing the spa home…and living the organic spa lifestyle!

Sightline Daily offers a daily snapshot of the most important environmental, economic, and social news affecting the Northwest, combined with expert insight that helps connect the dots on issues and point to solutions. Sightline Daily is a project of Sightline Institute, the Northwest’s sustainability think tank. Sightline Daily helps the region’s most engaged citizens stay on top of critical Northwest issues--from climate change to forest policy and from economic security to affordable housing--in just a few minutes a day.