Most cities now have made it possible for people living in multi-family communities to recycle and reduce waste. With mixed recycling collection for plastic, metal, and paper materials being available to multifamily communities.

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With the holidays drawing near we start making lists and checking them twice to see what we need. The internet seems to be the hottest place to find all your Christmas gear, but before you got shopping on the internet, why not take a walk around your neighborhood stores and locally owned businesses. Supporting and giving back to your community is the best way to help the economy and your community.

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Last night I was was enjoying a dinner on Alberta St in NE Portland with my family, sitting outside watching all the people walking and riding their bikes by us and enjoying the fact that I live near the greenest city in the USA.

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A friend of mine sent me the link to this video to highlight some of the actions are government is taking to not only boost our economy through adding jobs, but doing it in a green way. Van Jones from the White House Council of Environmental Quality visits a local work site that gives us a glimpse of the clean energy economy that's on the way. Green roofing is just one of the countless green job opportunities that will emerge from President Obama's comprehensive energy policy. Much like Roosevelt's projects in the 30s and 40s, these jobs are intended to give people in local communities work and provide a much needed service to homes and buildings in cities around the country. Check out the video and let us know what you think!

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Jared over at The Weekly Brew was kind enough to send me a link to the The North American Organic Brewers Festival (NAOBF), which will be held in my area next week.

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Schools are letting out and kids and adults alike will have some time off this summer. In lieu of or in conjunction with your regular vacation, why not take a volunteer vacation?

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Green Drinks is a free, informal monthly meeting of green-thinking government officials, business owners, students, home owners and other people that get together once a month to meet, greet, discuss, share, catch-up, eat, explore and chat all while sharing a drink.

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If you are inventor Jon Bohmer you can. For just $5 he, along with his daughters, came up with a simple solution to one of the world's biggest problems, a solar-powered oven.

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If you are fortunate to live in the Oregon/Washington area you probably have enjoyed a Burgerville hamburger from time to time. Burgerville cares about the food that they serve, making their food a healthier choice when looking for a quick meal. Not only does Burgerville care about the food they serve but they also have partnered with very "green" and community based businesses.

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My husband and I have been thinking about ways we can simplify our lives and change the way we do things. The main goal we have is to make use of what we do have and get rid of what we don't need. Having Christmas so close to New Years sometimes seems to make it tough on all of us, going from one extreme to the other. Giving and receiving and spending way too much and then turning around the next week and wanting to make changes for the new year.

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