This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …
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Dedicated to helping Milwaukie residents understand and transition to a more sustainable society.
The Build Local Alliance works to improve the vitality of local forests and related human communities by connecting local, responsibly grown and processed wood with local projects. We are comprised of forest owners and millwrights; retailers and distributors; designers and architects; craftsmen and builders; developers and homeowners; and other individuals who are interested in developing our local economy through sustainable forestry.
We are forming an intentional eco-village community focused on living a sustainable, environmentally conscience, connected to spirit lifestyle. Currently we meet in Portland to discuss Creating a Community from the Ground up. We use the book Creating a Life Together, as well as many other resources. This group is open to anyone wanting to learn about community, whether in a rural or city setting. We will explore intentional community structures and legalities, as well as ways to from less forma …
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This is a group dedicated to the discussion and the spread of the idea that abundance exists and should be enabled to be at the core of our society, rather then scarcity, which is largely artificial. At its heart this is a social and environmental sustainability advocacy group. We have been been inspired to by the Zeitgeist movies: Addendum and Moving Forward, and the Venus Project. We act as the local chapter of the Zeitgeist Movement, with a very Portland community perspective. We regularly me …
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Purpose of this group is to create a community of people who wish to live in harmony with earth's carrrying capacity.
Meet other locals who explore a variety of building techniques that use in-situ materials for housing: earth, clay, cob, rammed earth, earthbag, straw bale, wattle & daub, round wood, bamboo.
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