SBO Dispatch: Pollution-detecting bracelets + 8 OR leaders + Lumber mill controversy

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March 27, 2014

Top Stories SBO Roundtable: Sustainable economy insights from 8 Oregon leaders (Photos) Since Sustainable Business Oregon launched in 2010, we've made a point of gathering, and picking, some of our state's smartest minds.   Oregon State wants you to wear pollution on your wrist Researchers at Oregon State University have unveiled a wearable device to detect environmental pollution in everyday life.   3 affordable housing projects turn to extreme energy efficiency What comes to mind when you picture affordable housing projects? Faceless, gray buildings with equally bland, cookie-cutter apartments? Cheap materials and uninspired design?   Rough and ready: Oregon logging mill revives 67 jobs, controversy Sean Stevens is executive director for Oregon Wild, a conservation organization founded in 1974.   Connect with us More Headlines Coos Bay LNG developers start $250M fundraising round

This week's SBO poll Have you done any energy efficiency upgrades to your home? Green Jobs Operations and Finance Director, Green Sports Alliance Community Engagement Coordinator, 1000 Friends of Oregon Hanford Organizer, Columbia Riverkeeper Events Developer, Green Electronics Council Event Calendar Featured Event: Future Energy Conference Now in its eighth year, the Future Energy Conference is a forum for learning, networking, and business development – bringing together members of the energy industry, energy end-users, policy makers, project developers, financiers and service providers. April 22 in Portland.   Mar. 27: Cascade Chapter Young Environmental Professionals Mixer Mar. 27: Passive House Primer Apr. 2: Basecamp SRI Conference, Portland View full calendar

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