Growing up in the Portland area, I used to love seeing the rack full of yellow bike-share bikes outside of Powells Books, just waiting for someone to take them on the next urban adventure. Portland’s Yellow Bike Project, one of the first in the United States, put a fleet of bright yellow bicycles onto Portland […]
Transportation
10 Ways to Travel Green Before You Leave Home
Responsible travel starts at home, literally. Any savvy traveler can tell you that the journey starts long before you step out the door. Whether it be a weekend or an extended international hiatus, here are ten ways to start traveling green before you’re out the door. 1. Cut the paper trail Paperless booking is no […]
Southwest reduces waste, increases entertainment
A friend passed this on to me today; an example of how Southwest Airlines’, the kid cousin of the skies, keeps things fresh: See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today’s Big Thing. Besides supporting the creative expressions of its crew, Southwest Airlines also recycles all cabin waste and was the first airline to […]