SBO Dispatch: A beach for the Willamette River; Composting comes clean

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July 8, 2014

Top Stories Safe to swim: Portland's first beach debuts today Portland spent $1.4 billion to keep sewage out of the Willamette. As of today, there's a beach to hang out on, too.   Column: Composting is good for the soil, climate and pocketbook Composting had a bad rap for odors and other issues but Oregon is leading the charge to tap this valuable resource.   'Purpose Economy' author Aaron Hurst to call on Portland's Hatch The New York-based author says the Information Age is giving way to the purpose one. Is Portland in a position to lead?   A $244K lift to give forklifts greater range A Portland firm is working on a way to use braking power to extend the range of forklifts, buses and other vehicles that make lots of stops.   Connect with us More Headlines Where's ZGF spreading Portland's sustainability gospel this time? Sustainable artisans popping up at Zidell Yards LEED Roundup: Former government building, Lloyd structure join the green team

This week's SBO poll Would you swim in the Willamette River? Green Jobs Senior Operations Assistant (Grocery), Portland Energy Conservation Inc. Environmental Project Manager, ICF International Advisor/Instructor, Oregon State University Technical Field Consultant, Earth Advantage Residential Energy Retrofit & Solar System Sales Person, Neil Kelly Co. Event Calendar Featured Event: Drive Revolution: The Future of Transportation OMSI's Drive Revolution: The Future of Transportation will showcase the latest in sustainable transportation options in bikes, cars and more. Audiences will have hands-on opportunities to learn about the newest engineering techniques and sustainable choices for the future. July 19 in Portland.   July 10 — The Natural Step's Level 1 Sustainability Course July 10 — Let's talk trash with 'Garbagology' author Ed Humes July 10 — Sundown at Ecotrust July 18 — ULI Young Leaders Group Cascadia Regional Conference July 22 — Crackedpots Recycled Art Show July 23 – Computers With Wheels July 23 — Transportation Agencies and Electric Vehicles July 24 — SusTech 2014 (Day 1 of 3) View full calendar

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