|
The 3rd Annual
Oregon Green Expo
Live Smart. Live Well.
June 25th & 26th
Jackson County Fairgrounds
In this issue - click to see what's new:
Special Courses at the Expo
Energy Trust of Oregon Home IQ Courses
Sustainable Land Development
How Permaculture Can Change Your Life
Sustainable Building Practices & Waste Management
Greening the Green Environment w/Sustainable Landscapes
Did You Know? 3 Myths About Green Building Products
Green Home & Lifestyle Show!
June 6, 2011 - The 3rd Annual Oregon Green Expo is an opportunity for the public to connect with businesses that offer products, services and resources to usher us into living a greener and healthier lifestyle. Check out some of our new sponsors & exhibitors - Boulton Boats - now manufacturing solar boats, YOLO Colorhouse giving you non-toxic paint options, Biomass One - turning wood waste to energy, Eco Electric Scooters, Rogue Disposal & Recycling -recycling, fuel and compost programs, the Original Bio-mat. Exhibitors will be featuring an array of Eco-Friendly products and services:
- indoor & outdoor home furnishings
- spas & solar greenhouses
- solar boats
- beauty products
- home building & finishing materials
- gardening & landscaping
- eco-friendly turf
- electric scooters
- green car care
- wellness providers
- home energy saving tips
- green printing
- recycling
- alternative fuel
- alternative energy
- green economy tv
Exhibitors - click here...Apply Now & Receive Pre-Show Promotion!
Forward This E-News to A Friend! Join us on Facebook
Like What We're Doing? Post this event & e-newsletter on your website & Facebook
Explore Nature Center In A Dome- for Kids of All Ages!
Spending hours and hours each day in front of TV's and computers is taking a toll on our kids' health. One of the features of the Sustainable Health & Wellness segment of this year's expo will be an Explore Nature Center for kids - big and small! The Klamath Outdoor Science School, a regional outdoor science school, will offer activities to encourage families to GET OUDOORS! Thank you to our newest Explore Nature Center sponsor - Biomass One - they are huge supporters of youth programs!! Thank you also to the Dome Guys - the Explore Nature Center will be held in one of their beautiful domes. Saturday, June 25th, kids can experience wildlife up-close - Wild Life Images will also be on hand from noon to 3:00pm with some of their wildlife. read more...
Sponsors!
Energy Trust of Oregon
Dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy
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
Clean Energy Works Oregon
Set Your Home For Energize! 
Clean Energy Works Oregon is a non-profit committed to positive social change by reducing a comm unity's environmental impact and creating new, family sustaining jobs. They offer a no money down, low interest, easy financing solution that puts energy efficiency improvements in reach of homeowners. Fully guided energy efficiency projects use independent building science advisors to evaluate a homeowner's needs and certified contractors to ensure the highest standard of quality. learn more
Pronto Print
It just makes sense for everyone to join in and do their part in respect of our planet!
The Official Green Printer for The 3rd Annual Oregon Green Expo. At Pronto Print, whether it's recycling paper waste, returning xerographic consumables for replenishment, utilizing a waterless DI press to avoid harmful toxins, or making our deliveries in our gas-sipping Scion - they try to keep their impact on the environment to a minimum, a rarity among printers. Pronto Print will be providing a pre-show 15% discount for print work for exhibitors of the Oregon Green Expo. learn more
Biomass One
Creating Energy From Wood Waste
Biomass One is a 30 megawatt, wood waste fired cogeneration plant which annually recovers 355,000 tons of wood waste. Local public and area businesses provide Biomass One with wood waste for fuel. Recovered wood waste is converted into electricity and steam - the electricity is sold to Pacific Power for distribution in the Rogue Valley. Waste wood is recovered from six County Landfills in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Biomass One produces enough power to satisfy the needs of over 20,000 homes. They employ 67 people in all segments of their operation. learn more
5 o'clock Marketing Group
Full service marketing and public relations agency
Based in Medford, Oregon, 5 o'clock Marketing Group is a dynamic, innovative andversatile team of experienced professionals dedicated to developing fresh, excitingsolutions for clients. As a full-service marketing and public relations agency, 5 o'clock brings an eclectic — and effective — combination of energy, passion, marketing fundamentals and modern media. The result is a high level of all things marketing. 5 o'clock Marketing Group gets to know companies comprehensively, helps identify goals, develops a marketing plan,and executes the plan to get you results. learn more
Gill's Indoor Air
Indoor Air Man delivers a healthier, more energy efficient home
Gill's believes in energy conservation and a healthy home/business environment. By maintaining a clean HVAC system, your system performs at its proper operating potential. They inspect, repair, seal and maintain your HVAC system, with attention to detail and professionalism.
Gills is Nadca Certified, proud partners with Energy Star and a Trade Ally with Energy Trust of Oregon and a contractor with the Clean Energy Works Oregon program. With these partnerships, they have the knowledge and access to help you obtain federal tax credits and rebates from Pacific Power which could result in up to a 75% savings on your repairs. learn more
Rogue Disposal & Recycling
We Do That
Rogue Disposal's green initiatives are forward-thinking and beyond what laws and regulations require. R ogue Disposal & Recycling, Inc. is dedicated to new technology and the best management practices that exceed governmental mandates in a continued effort to provide superior service, affordable rates and a commitment to recycling and environmental protection. Green programs include:
- Gas-to-Energy Facility at Dry Creek Landfill, Inc.
- Diesel Exhaust Systems Retrofit
- Bio Diesel Fueling
- Certified Organic Compost
- Go Paperless & Online Bill Pay
learn more about Rogue Disposal
Rogue Trade Exchange
Bringing Together Buyers and Sellers
An organized Trade Exchange brings together buyers and sellers, operating on a debit and credit basis in a Mutual Peer-to-Peer Credit Clearing System – called the Trade Exchange.Once Trade Credits (‘Rogues’) are earned by you, the Trade Credits are used to purchase from vendors within the Trade Exchange network items that are normally purchased with cash. The net effect is a dynamic marketing tool that increases sales and saves cash flow at the same time. learn more
Boulton Boats
Manufacturing Solar Boats
Boulton Powerboats has the experience in the aluminum boat industry and extensive product knowledge team that will allow them to build and design boats specifically to suit your needs and all applications from fishing to pleasure boats. Boulton Powerboats has the knowledge from the start to finish with all the components for your boat from electronics, fishing gear, jets and engines. Their staff stays informed on the latest gear for your boat and can help you through the the buying process of your custom boat. They are now producing a solar boat - 2011 21' Skiff Solar w/Electric Motor with Power Film Solar Charge controller. learn more
YOLO Colorhouse
The Environmentally Responsible Paint Company
YOLO Colorhouse believes that the world can be more colorful and less volatile and has designed a natural palette of no voc paints that are non toxic, child safe, and low odor. Aka 'eco paint,' no voc paint is right for any project. YOLO Colorhouse was born out of a need for healthier paint and better color. They like to think of themselves as the “indie” paint company – dedicated to making paint that is better for us and the environment. They are dedicated to making beautiful color solutions simpler and dedicated to doing business in a more sustainable way. learn more
Solar Gem Greenhouses
Helping You Grow Food Year Round
Manufactured in the Pacific Northwest since 1991. Are you ready to grow your  dream garden right in your own backyard? Our one piece and easily portable fiberglass greenhouse is a great product for home owners and garden enthusiasts. We make it easy for you by manufacturing a greenhouse that requires no foundation, no assembly, is simple to maintain. learn more
Nu Skin
Biophotonic Scanner is a non invasive instrument that measure the level of antioxidant in the cells in 90 se c. The Galvanic Spa is a non invasive, non surgical face lift device.Skin products that are all of the good, none of the bad. Leaders In DNA genetic research for influencing our genes for a sustainable healthful natural longevity and vitality. Anti ageing from the outside in and the inside out. Nu Skin Independent Representative...Helene Boucher
www.agingnomore.nsedreams.com
Hammonds Construction
Build and remodel homes that have green features such as: Hydronic floor heating, Stainless steel En e rgy Star appliances, Recycled Quartz countertops, No-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paint, Star Lights or CFLs, solar pannels, and more. We are LEED certified and have built the only sustainable LEED certified home in ALL of Southern Oregon. learn more
Eco Electric Scooters
Save Money on Gas Now
Offer electric motorcycles, electric scooters for kids and adults, electric bicycles & bikes, electric ATV's and UTV's. Electric Mopeds can give you another way to start saving money now. Riding your moped up to 40 to 50  miles on a full charge means you don’t have to charge your moped every time you want to travel. Making it more time efficient when you’re in a hurry or need to just go down the street. Start saving your money on gas todayby shopping for an Electric Moped. learn more
The Original Bio-Mat
Made of 17 layers of space age materials, combines state-of-the-art infrared light and negative ion technology for improving overall health, an FDA-registered medical device. Provide relaxation, rejuvenation, mental and emotional ease, along with the pain reduction in just 15 minutes. Designed so that you can sleep on them and get true therapeutic sleep, with a range of temperature settings from 95 degrees to 158 degrees of therapeutic infrared heat. learn more
Media Sponsors
The Green Economy TV Series
Success stories of the Green Economy at work
If you’ve ever questioned the power of the New Green Economy – this TV series will be proof that i t is a force in growing the national economy. The Green Economy TV Show is a unique series of programs featuring a wide range of successful green and sustainable businesses - from organic wine industries to the mine industry going green. The first season features 26 shows with co-hosts Don McCoy and Andrew Malory. Each show is delightfully interesting, entertaining and educating. learn more
The Green Book
A Directory of Businesses With Heart
The Green Book is an annual directory that includes high integrity businesses that are friendly to people and to the Earth. The Green Book is distributed in a number of areas including Eugene, the Rogue Valley, Northern California and the Oregon Coast. www.BizWithHeart.com. The deadline for the 2011/2012 directory is May 10.
Exhibitors
Click on the business name to find out more about them!
AirScape Fans - Manufacture and sell whole house fans - energy efficient alternatives to A/C - most of their fans use 200 watts or less - a fraction of the energy of even the most energy efficient A/C units.
ARGREN - Build sustainable furniture from reclaimed lumber, and also have a warehouse full of reclaimed lumber, windows, doors and building supplies for sale. Additionally, they tear down and salvage buildings and structures.
Avista Utilities - Founded in 1889, Avista engages in energy production, transmission and distribution, as well as energy-related activities - as a hometown utility, they are involved in conservation programs, efforts to address global climate change and recycling efforts.
Backwoods Home Magazine - A magazine for people who have a desire to pursue personal independence, self-sufficiency, and their dreams. Offer “how-to” articles on owner-built housing, independent energy, gardening, health, self-employment, country living, and other topics related to an independent and self-reliant lifestyle.
Bear Creek Naturpathic Clinic - Your path towards health. A general medicine, primary care practice focused on providing comprehensive health care via natural therapies.Our goal is to aid our patients in their journey toward healing by providing individualized treatment programs designed to rebuild health. People of all ages and in all states of health see us to increase wellness.
Blue Sky Renewable Energy - Blue Sky provides a renewable energy option for Pacific Power customers, both residential and commercial. Blue Sky will provide a renewable energy offset for the Oregon Green Expo in order to help "green" the event.
Boulton Boats - An aluminum boat manufacturer of power boats, fishing boats, jet, Offshore boats, Pilothouse boats or river boats - now manufacturing solar boats!
Clean Energy Works of Oregon - One-Stop Home Energy Remodel program. Bundles upgrades, expert contractors and financing into a single home energy remodel for home & water heating, insulation, triple pane windows, air and duct sealing. Instant rebates available for a limited time.
Clean Forest Project - Oregon non profit with an education booth to teach the public as to the effects of illegal dumping on public lands.
EcoElectric Scooters - offer many forms of quick transportation that are also eco-friendly. None of our electric scooters use gas or oil! Also, all of our electric scooters come with lifetime support.
Energy Trust of Oregon - an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Oregonians benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources. Their services, cash incentives and solutions have helped customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas save nearly $600 million in energy costs. Their work helps keep energy costs as low as possible and builds a sustainable energy future.
Energy Wise Solutions - The company focuses on replacing old inefficient windows and doors with high quality, and highly efficient replacement windows and doors. Not only does this directly save energy, it also extends the life of other equipment inside the home. Also a distributor for Turf-n-USA, a Leed certified artificial grass replacement products, which is a very "green" product and saves home and business owner a ton of water of it's 20 year guaranteed life span.
Evergreen Softub, Inc - Softub Spas heat without a heater and heating element, instead pulling heat from the liquid cooled motor, turning waste in work and recycling the heat back into the tub to provide the most energy efficient spa gallon for gallon on the market today. Manufactured in a green facility, no harmful VOC levels. All packaging for product is done with recycled materials.
Gill's Indoor Air Quality - NADCA Certified and proud partners with Energy Star and a Trade Ally with Energy Trust of Oregon. With these partnerships, they have the knowledge and access to help obtain federal tax credits and rebates from Energy Trust of Oregon which could result in up to a 75% savings on repairs.
Green-T-Chair - Manufacturing the greenest, strongest, best made adirondack chair in US. FSC plantation grown Radiata pine infused with leed certified polymers to enhance the wood to hardwood qualities. (Class A fire rating, 100% color penetration, hydrophobic.) Please see DreamDex.com which is site of this material used in a decking application. Use the material in combination with eco-friendly screws, bolts, packaging to produce a unique adirondack chair.
Green Book - The Green Book is a directory of green businesses and businesses with heart.
Green Economy TV Show - a unique series of programs featuring a wide range of successful green and sustainable businesses - from organic wine industries to the mine industry going green.
Green Power Generation - Carbon Clenz Advanced Fuel Catalyst reduces harmful emissions up to 98%, eliminates exhaust smoke, extends life of engine and certain parts, increases fuel economy up to 37%, and is biodegradable. No need for expensive retrofits. All formulations are EPA tested & registered. Products are U.S. and internationally patented.
Hammonds Construction - Build and remodel homes that have green features such as: Hydronic floor heating, Stainless steel Energy Star appliances, Recycled Quartz countertops, No-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paint, Star Lights or CFLs, solar pannels, and more.
Jackson County Master Recyclers - Event recycling and plastic education, will be on hand at the Oregon Green Expo to help "green" the event!
Kelly's Automotive - offer a Kelly Green Re refined Oil Change. This is recycled oil that is broken down to the base and built back up just like crude oil.
Original Biomat - Made of 17 layers of space age materials, combines state-of-the-art infrared light and negative ion technology for improving overall health, an FDA-registered medical device.
INergy Homes - Healthy homes built with Light Gage Steel Framing with recycled steel and exterior insulation system. Fast build, energy efficient, durable and fire resistant.
Millenium Products - Cell Shield helps protect you from harmless rays emitted from your cell phone. Scalar Energy Pendants restores Balance and Harmony to the body. Protects from Harmful effects of Cellular Devices and Smart Meters.
National Solar USA-Provider of renewable energy- PV systems for residence and business.
Nu Skin - Skin products that are all of the good, none of the bad. Leaders In DNA genetic research for influencing our genes for a sustainable healthful natural longevity and vitality. Anti ageing from the outside in and the inside out. Nu Skin Independent Representatives - Helene Boucher - www.agingnomore.nsedreams.com & Lynne Conwell - www.lynneconwell.nsedreams.com
One Earth Landscaping - They take the idea of ‘green’ landscapes to a whole new level, offering sustainable, eco-friendly solutions for your home or business. From drought-tolerant xeriscaping solutions to organic gardens, One Earth Landscaping can offer you a breathtaking landscape which is not only friendly to the eye, but friendly to the environment,too.
Orenda International - Lifting people to better health - offer products to boost your health and wellbeing including Aronia berry which is grown in USA and Organic health products where possible. All mail packaging is either made with recyclable material or recyclable - OKI box inserts are made with “wild flower” seeds. Have sustainable business model that fits into a sustainable economy.
Pronto Print - Helping to green the 3rd Annual Oregon Green Expo. Whether it's recycling paper waste, returning xerographic consumables for replenishment, utilizing a waterless DI press to avoid harmful toxins, or making our deliveries in our gas-sipping Scion - they try to keep their impact on the environment to a minimum, a rarity among printers.
Pacific Builders Resource - Sales representatives for two green building material companies. One who manufactures Structural Insulated Panels and one who manufactures an insulated stone veneer product. Both help make homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient.
Precision Structural Engineering - Structural engineering company specilaizing in sustainable building design, including (but not limited to): Straw Bale, Earthbag, Rammed Earth, Recycled Shipping Containers, Light Gauge Steel, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), Insulated Concrete Form (ICF), Bamboo, etc.
Rebootle - A recycling company that reclaims and repurposes Oregon wine bottles into several products. Create a glassware line, lighting fixtures, countertops and tiles.
Rogue Disposal - Has proudly served Southern Oregon since 1938 and provides a full range of residential, commercial and industrial solid waste collection; an award-winning recycling program. Their “green” environmental policies and programs are keeping Southern Oregon clean, saving energy, and making for a better future.
ShelterWorks LTD - An Oregon manufacturing company that uses recycled wood chips ground-up from used pallet wood to manufacture a wood fiber- cement Insulated Concrete Form (ie. block). Faswall blocks build homes and commercial buildings that use less energy, and create exceptionally healthy indoor living spaces.
Solar LED Innovations - 4th generation portable light producers, now making solar portable lights; uses solar power to charge deep cell batteries to power a variety of lights suitable for camping, rving, mechanicing, police, emergency, and general use flashlights.
Simplexity Health - Offer whole food nutritionals based on an Oregon wild harvested algae, and the opportunity to create a home based business. Offer a home based business which allows you to work from home, avoiding commutes and saving precious energy.
Solar Gem Greenhouses - Manufactured in the Pacific Northwest since 1991, the solar greenhouses allow you to have a fresh food supply year round. Their one piece, easily portable fiberglass greenhouse is a great product for home owners and garden enthusiasts. They make it easy for you by manufacturing a greenhouse that requires no foundation, no assembly, and is simple to maintain.
The New Well - Leaders in providing lasting weight loss through wellness with a proven balance of whole foods, accountability, exercise and relaxation. Their passion is empowering women to be well. Their goal is to consistently produce and deliver the best affordable weight loss and wellness experience in the world. In a world betting on technology, The New Well bets on people. Join them in a personal and global revolution of health and wellness - The New Well!
TURF-N-USA Oregon - Thier artificial turf (lawn) is absolutely environmentally friendly! Instead of dumping hundreds of gallons of water a year onto a lawn to keep it green, their turf requires NO water. In addition to water conservation, it also reduces the use of pesticides many people dump onto their lawns which can end up in our drinking water. Their ENTIRE product is recyclable and was made with 15% recycled content by means of plastic bottles. The lawns are pet and child friendly. 20 year warranty on their turf.
Willpower Electric - Educate customers on a variety of strategies to reduce power bills and make their own electricity by installing solar electric systems for residential and commercial - a Trade Ally of Energy Trust of Oregon in both solar and building efficiency programs. Help our customers find the most cost effective strategies for reducing their energy footprint and generating their own electricity - anywhere! On or off grid, solar, wind, hydro.
YOLO Colorhouse - YOLO Colorhouse has Green Seal® certification GS – 11, 2008, which includes a list of 1000+ restricted chemicals that cannot be in our paint. Their paints are zero VOC, they use 100% recycled plastic containers, bio-diesel and rail shipping to reduce embodied energy and many other sustainable business practices.
The Oregon Green Expo will be a festival of exciting Exhibitors from all areas of green/sustainable industries...
Click here to see if you are PRE-APPROVED to be an Exhibitor at the 2010 Oregon Green Expo - if not, APPLY and tell us why you are green!
Explore Nature Center
At the heart of sustainable communities are healthy people and our Sustainable Health & Wellness segment of this year's expo will feature Play Outdoors activities & an Explore Nature Center for kids - big and small! The Klamath Outdoor Science School, a regional outdoor science school, will offer activities to encourage families to GET OUDOORS! Increased time spent indoors watching TV and using technology is taking a toll on children's physical and mental health. Some of the best advice used to come from Mom when she told the kids, "GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY!" and at this June's expo, families will have engage children and their parents in activities they can do outdoors as well as giving out information about a range of outdoor activities they can do year round.
Activities to be part of Explore Nature include:
Create a creature --- adaptations
Trees are our friends
Build a terrarium - cyles of nature
The world through binoculars
Recycled Art - cycles of waste
What is a watershed
What lives in a wetland
Natural resources, who gets what
Saturday, June 25th, from noon to 3:00pm, kids can experience wildlife upclose - Wild Life Images will also be on hand with some of their wildlife. Wildlife Images is not only dedicated to rehabilitating wildlife in need of assistance, but also educating the public at large about how to become better stewards of wildlife, to “think globally, but act locally."
Energy Trust of Oregon presents...Home Energy IQ
Solar Pavilion, Oregon Green Expo
11:00-noon, Saturday, June 25th
11:00-noon, Sunday, June 26th
How much energy and money can you save?
What is the single biggest energy user in your home?
Do you need to install insulation or simply change your habits?
This workshop will teach you how energy works in a home and what impact your actions can have. You'll develop a deeper understanding of home-energy use, the effects of appliances and systems on your utility bills and how changing simple behaviors can reduce your energy and carbon footprint. You'll also learn about what you can do to increase comfort and indoor air quality, how to distinguish do-it-yourself techniques from projects that may require professional services, and understand what diagnostic testi ng can do for your home.
Workshop topics include:
Identify your household energy use and how it changes over time
Take a whole-home approach to energy efficiency
Recognize the most cost-efficient energy improvements for your home
Save energy and improve your home's comfort, health and safety
Reduce your environmental footprint
See more about Energy Trust of Oregon at www.energytrust.org
Green Girl Sustainable Land Development Classes
Maria Cahill, from Portland, Oregon, will offer two hour small group breakout sessions at the Oregon Green Expo. Classes are Landscape Contractor Board approved for continuing education credits. Other professional and contracting organizations will accept these classes as continuing education electives. Sometimes, depending on the profession, attendees will have to apply for credits using learning objectives, which can be provided. 
Landscape Contractor Board Approved-CE Credits for:
Sustainable Site Master Planning
Strategies to Reduce Energy Demand
Vegetated Stormwater Facilities Overview
Vegetated Stormwater Facilities for Challenging Sites
Best Practices for Sustainable Sites under Construction
Please sign up directly and for more information about these CE credit courses go to http://www.greengirlpdx.com/Services-Outreach.htm#t or email Maria Cahill directly: greengirl@greengirlpdx.com
Green Girl Land Development Solutions is a sustainability consulting business that helps private and public land development professionals identify opportunities and constraints to integrate more sustainability into site design and construction.
Green Girl is a one-woman (certified WBE) firm that operates like a temporary agency, except with a background in sustainable civil engineering and land development.
If you have classes to present at the Expo please contact don@theoregongreenexpo.com
Greening the Green Environment With Sustainable Landscapes
Solar Pavilion, Oregon Green Expo
noon-1:00pm, Saturday, June 25th
noon-1:00pm, Sunday, June 26th
Learn how Sustainable landscapes...
- Minimize the waste of precious natural resources
- Are kinder to the environment
- Require fewer high energy and toxic inputs to live and can promote local food sustainability.
Donna Breedlove is a licensed landscape contractor and owner of: One Earth Landscaping, an all-phase landscape construction company specializing in Sustainable Landscaping in the
Rogue Valley, Oregon. She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley program of Landscape Architecture, and has worked as a landscape contractor specializing in Sustainable landscape design and construction practices for more than 20 years. Several of her landscape designs and installations have won awards from the California Landscape Contractors Association in the category of Xeriscape, or Drought Tolerant Landscaping. Together with her Master Gardener husband, Phil Colvard, they design, install and care for gardens with an environmental focus.
see more about Donna and Phil's work at: www.1earthlandscaping.com
How Permaculture Can Change Your Life
Education For A Self-Reliant Lifestyle
Solar Pavilion, Oregon Green Expo
1:00-2:00pm, Saturday, June 25th
Chuck Burr, Executive Director of the Southern Oregon Permaculture Institute (SOPI) and Restoration Farm will be presenting on the topic of how permaculture can change your life. Many people are looking for more self-reliance and a way to get grounded in our busy world. Here's some of the topics Chuck will cover with a slide show:
- What permaculture is
- How to create a high yielding low maintenance edible forest garden
- How chickens or ducks be incorporated into your homestead
- How can you save your own seeds
- How much food can you expect to grow in what season during the year
- Are there easy ways to develop a greenhouse or something affordable that does the same thing
Chuck promises it will be lots of fun!
See a menu of SOPI's courses at www.sopermaculture.org/SOPI/Courses.html
Sustainable Building Practices & Waste Management
Solar Pavilion, Oregon Green Expo
2:00-3:00pm, Saturday, June 25th
Joan Kirkpatrick the owner of Kirkpatrick Consulting. She is a participant and presenter of the National Sustainable Building Adviser program, Master Land Steward and Master Recycler. Joan's presentation will focus on the importance of integrated sustainable building that includes sustainable waste practice. Waste management is a much neglected part of building. 30% of land fills are filled with construction waste. The average construction waste is 4lb. per square foot which translates into 8,000 pounds of waste in a 2,000 square foot home.
The most important part is the 3 R’s –
- Reducing – by utilizing advanced framing techniques, correct measurement of materials needed for the building. Waste reduction practices can reduce waste from 30% to 7% and as low as 5%.
- Reusing – wood and drywall waste can be chipped and used onsite as a soil amendment. 100% of cardboard can be re-used for soil amendment and weed abatement instead of plastic materials.
- Recycling – the last of the 3 R’s – recycle the small amount of waste that is left!
See more about Joan at www.wastereduction.vpweb.com
The 2011 Oregon Green Expo will be...
 Powered by forward thinking businesses and organizations, this year’s Oregon Green Expo will showcase resourceful products and educate green enthusiasts, as well as the curious “going green” public. The emerging Green Economy will vitalize and power job and business growth.
This year’s Oregon Green Expo focus will be on...
* Alternative Energy & Fuels
* Green Building & Remodeling
* Sustainable Health & Wellness
* Alternative Transportation
* Entrepreneurship
* Natural Gardening & Foods
* Water Ecology
* Sustainable Communities
* Responsible Investment
* Conservation & Recycling
Who Will Attend? The 2011 Oregon Green Expo will…
* Be a gathering of green/sustainable public and private sectors
* Draw consumers who want to fully embrace green and sustainable living and business practices as well as those curious about sustainable lifestyles
The Oregon Green Business Association!
Green Business Networking
The purpose of the Oregon Green Business Association is to bring together stakeholders who are passionate about green industries and jobs, form long term partnerships to develop green business, jobs and networking.
The association is planning opportunities for green business networking - sign up for a FREE DIRECTORY LISTING and be notified of current events and meetings.
"The Green Economy" - TV Series Pilot
Success stories from the green economy are featured in this entertaining and informative pilot for "The Green Economy" series. Co-hosts Don McCoy and Andrew Mallory take you on a whirlwind tour through Oregon , California and Montana showcasing various businesses.
Contact us if you'd like to host a special viewing of this film or attend a future showing!
Did You Know?
3 Myths About Green Building Products
Myth #1 - Green products are more expensive.
Fact: Thanks to economies of scale due to high volumes, many green products today are competitively priced versus "brown" counterparts; and often can make up for premium pricing many times over during their lifetimes due to savings on energy and water, or simply better performance and value.
Myth #2 - Consumers don't want to buy green products.
Fact: Green building represented $61 billion a year in sales in 2010, according to McGraw Hill publications. Green Products are the fastest growing product segement of the commercial and residential building industry.
Myth #3 - Green products don't work as well.
Fact: Many prominent brands have recently been developed specifically to work as well or better than regular products. Additionally for these better working products consumers are willing to pay a premium price to boot!
source: Greener Product, LLC.
The "Green" Consumer Sector is Going Mainstream...
- Nationally, 80% of consumers say they are buying at least some green products
- Oregon consumers see buying ‘green’ as a priority - more 92% of Oregon consumers reported buying the same or more environmentally friendly products compared to six moths ago
The Oregon Green Expo
The Oregon Green Business Association
711 Medford Center #160
Medford Oregon, 97504
Web: www.theOregonGreenExpo.com
Phone: (541) 773-8200
Or contact Don McCoy: don@theoregongreenexpo.com
|
