Energy Trust of Oregon is a public purpose organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy generation such as solar and wind power. 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

Sustainable Life - Oregonians are leaders in sustainability. From recycling cans and bottles to building "greener" homes, we're always looking for earth-friendly solutions. That's what you'll find each month in Sustainable Life, a monthly, full-distribution targeted section focused on new and ongoing green living practices. Sustainable Life publishes as a stand alone section the second week of every month in the Community Newspapers and the Portland Tribune, reaching over 300,000 engaged readers.

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

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.

American Family is doing its part to be earth-friendly by developing sound environmental practices. We’ve established several long-term goals to lessen the impact our business operations have on the planet:  Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, primarily by cutting the amount of fossil-fuel-based energy we use, reducing waste entering landfills by taking steps to increase reuse and recycling initiatives, reducing water use by conservation and technological advancements.

Tactics helping us achieve these goals include:  Increasing lighting efficiency, increasing the amount of recyclable items captured and recycled, creating aggressive paper-reduction programs, and auditing owned buildings to identify energy-reduction opportunities. learn more

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.

Founder Jim Bernau believes that wines made with consideration for the environment, employees, and community simply taste better. The Willamette Valley Vineyards team works alongside him to continue this mission and create a sustainable company for the future.

Willamette Valley Vineyards is dedicated to producing the finest Pinot Noir from grapes grown in the Willamette Valley Appellation. Since the winery founding, stewardship of the land has been a key principle in our winemaking. Please consider taking a few moments to read about the ways we are addressing global warming.

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.

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.

Northwest VEG is a Portland/Vancouver area non-profit group that educates and empowers people to make vegetarian choices for a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world. Founded in 2003, NW VEG hosts monthly potlucks, dine-outs, presentations, educational programs, an annual VegFest (September 18 and 19, 2010) and much more! Check out
more details at www.nwveg.org.

The Alpha Broadcasting Pavilion will feature its six Portland stations:  KINK, KUPL, KUFO, KXTG/95.5 The Game, KXL-AM and KCMD-AM/Freedom 970.  The locally based broadcast company has made sustainability issues a large part of its core values within the studios, the offices and out in the local community.  At the Better Living Show, the Alpha Pavilion will feature each station showcasing our sustainable initiatives, alongside some of our earth-friendly partners, interacting with the public via on site digital media assets, and talent appearances with live broadcasts all weekend long. 

Our premise is simple: To help you make a difference.

With more than 12 million members and 500 nonprofit partners, Care2.com is the largest online community of people making a difference. Whether you're passionate about healthy and green living, human rights or protecting the environment, Care2 puts the tools for change in your hands.

Take a moment and discover some of the ways that Care2 enables you to make a difference for yourself, your family and the world!

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.

Now in its 19th year, E - The Environmental Magazine is a bimonthly “clearinghouse” of information, news and resources for people concerned about the environment who want to know “What can I do?” to make a difference. A 13-time Independent Press Awards winner and nominee, E is chock full of everything environmental -- from recycling to rainforests, and from the global village to our own backyards. Published bimonthly by a staff of six full-time and two part-time employees (plus a steady stream of college interns), E reaches a national audience in a smartly designed full-color format, printed on recycled paper. Published by the nonprofit (501-c-3) Earth Action Network, Inc., E is independent of any membership organization and has no agenda to promote except that of our very diverse and dynamic movement as a whole.

Live Better with Goodness magazine. Positive stories, about interesting local people, doing a blend of Portland-y things; Like giving, engaging, sharing, doing, being, hanging out and changing the world; sometimes all in one day. Goodness magazine loves Portland, for all its authenticity and nonconformity. Excitement over sharing great, dynamic stories with you each issue keeps us inspired. Dreaming, learning and believing that because of you, and beside you, we can all live a better life.

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.

Portland Family Magazine provides a comprehensive family source for meaningful connection and inspiration. We enable all who come in contact with Portland Family to interact, connect and support one another's wishes for fulfilling family living.

Welcome to Radio Disney AM 1640 - Portland

Radio Disney is "Your Music. Your Way." And, every day we play the music you want to hear. Whether you request a song or call in to win, Radio Disney connects you to cool music and amazing prizes!

Have you been to a Radio Disney event lately? Check out our "Events Calendar" to find out where you can join us for interactive games, contests and even more fun with your friends at Radio Disney. We hope to see you soon at the expo!

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.