Different thought!
It is wonderful to travel and to have the opportunity of discovering new cultures. I am so lucky to spend these two weeks in Portland, Oregon.
This city is changing all those typical American stereotypes I had before coming. It should be a model of sustainability to spread out around the country. Portland used “The Natural Step”. It is Certification Maintenance Provider for the American Planners Association. In an effort to provide planning professionals with access to incorporate sustainability into their work.
Something that has called my attention is sustainable food. Locals reckon ecological food, sustainable farming and access to more local fresh products can improve their health by avoiding those harmful chemicals, and by reducing the risk of food-borne disease. Another positive consequence of this model is that they are also supporting and strengthening the economic vitality of Oregon’s communities. One example of this way of life is: HOTLIPS Pizza
Other points that stand out in the sustainability of Portland are:
- Recycling
- Compostage
- Use of streetcar (so called MAX)
- Treatment of garbages
- Reduction of the greenhouse gases
- Green Boulding (like ECOTRUST)
The latter idea is very interesting and new, because ECOTRUST is a recycled building . It links rural environmental protection with urban energy by integrating aspects of sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energies and gardens. This great idea also permits a place of connection for different companies focused on sustainability such as:
Sustainability can be a cool business!
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14 Mar 2011
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Sonia Garcia Redondo
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