For their second year, Oregon Rural Action and Solar Oregon are hosting a ‘Going Solar’ fair in La Grande, Oregon. It is a 2-day event, being held on June 18 & 19, 2011.
This is a great opportunity for people in Eastern Oregon and even Western Idaho, to glean some great information about solar technology and get an up close look at it also.
The Solar Fair information is listed on Oregon Rural Action and Solar Oregon’s websites. A list of the activities are listed below:
* The Basics of Going Solar Workshop …

The modern methods of drilling for natural gas have become controversial and of great concern in several states throughout the country. Now, those same controversial methods are being initiated in the great State of Idaho. The reason for the outcry is due to potential contamination of ground water by a method that is known as fracturing or “fracking”.
Fracking is a type of gas drilling that injects millions of gallons of fluids — a mixture of chemicals, water and sand — into a well to …

Even those households that have curbside recycling offered to them, may discard some recyclable items into their regular household garbage can. Unfortunately, lack of convenience and knowledge, are often key factors to this oversight.
Modernization and chaotic lifestyles have seriously impacted the attitude of western civilization. We always want the most convenient and easiest way to complete any task. But, whatever is the most convenient isn’t always what’s best, when it comes to recycling.
The issue is the planet. You know, the one we live on, Earth? We only have one planet …

Program Recycles Flip Flops to Build Community Playgrounds
In an effort to further reduce waste, TerraCycle, Inc. and Old Navy are partnering in a month-long drive to collect used flip flops and recycle them into four public playgrounds around the country. The community is encouraged to participate by stopping by an Old Navy store to deposit used flip flops in designated collection bins. This is the first time a nationwide retailer has initiated a large-scale effort to collect and recycle flip flops. All Old Navy stores across the U.S. are participating …

“Treat the earth well:
it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.
We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors,
we borrow it from our Children.”

This week is designated Earth Week and the 22nd of April is Earth Day. It’s also marks the 4th anniversary of my journey of being a more responsible caretaker of this beautiful planet.
There are a plethora of things that one can do, to be more environmentally conscious and reduce their carbon footprint. I will be sharing …

On the 26th of March at 8:30pm (your local time), Earth Hour will sweep around the globe as people switch off their lights and celebrate a worldwide commitment to protect our planet.
This year, when the lights go back on, please think about what you can do beyond the hour to contribute to a more sustainable future.

I have been involved for several months with a local organization. It’s the Snake River Chapter of Oregon Rural Action. This grass roots group of passionate people are tirelessly working to raise awareness in our community about agricultural economic sustainability, social justice and more.
They are currently gearing up to get the Four Rivers Community Garden going again this year. The Garden helps provide fresh produce to the local food pantry and is a resource for educating local families about food options.
The monthly chapter meeting is being held, Wednesday, March 16th …

A fellow Shaklee distributor shared this website with me and it really would have been best to have posted it on Ash Wednesday. But, never late, than never! It includes 40 easy things to do, one a day, to reduce one’s carbon footprint, beginning Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday.
The following was shared at the National Catholic Reporter website. These are super easy things people can do, to reduce our personal impact on the planet and many may even save you money. Please share them with others also!
By Rich …

There’s less than a week left until Valentine’s Day. It’s not too late to work on your Valentine list for the one you adore and do it with a “green” twist.
For the edible items, try finding products grown and/or made locally in your area. Between the packaging materials and then the emissions given off by shipping them, it can add up to a lot of waste and pollution. Also, finding a local eatery to dine out at, is an excellent idea. Even if you end up paying a little more …

Q. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
A. None—the light bulb has to want to change.
A very easy way to save money is by reducing your utility expenses. There are some simple do-it-yourself fixes that you can implement right away in your home or business.
The first one requires no special skills, other than being able to screw in a light bulb. Compact Fluorescent Lamp(s), more commonly known as CFL’s, are a huge energy and money saver.
Five to 10 percent of your residential energy bill goes to …