Live well and have fun doing it. Earth friendly products for you, your home and garden. From cutting edge technologies and eco chic fashion to better energy efficiency and sustainable outdoor living, if it's green and it's beautiful - it's here! And best yet, admission is FREE! We'll introduce you to businesses and groups in our region that will help you make choices you feel good about. All presented in an entertaining way like you've never seen before. If you are going green, this festival is simply too good to miss.
Alpha Broadcasting Pavilion
The Alpha Broadcasting Pavilion will feature its six Portland stations: KINK, KUPL, KUFO, KXTG/95.5 The Game, KXL-AM and KCMD-AM/Freedom 970. The locally based broadcast company has made sustainability issues a large part of its core values within the studios, the offices and out in the local community.
At the Better Living Show, the Alpha Pavilion will feature each station showcasing our sustainable initiatives, alongside some of our earth-friendly partners, interacting with the public via on site digital media assets, and talent appearances with live broadcasts all weekend long. Attendees will have the opportunity register online to be an Alpha Green Team Member, making the commitment towards a more sustainable, earth-friendly lifestyle while at the same time becoming eligible for a variety of prize giveaways on-site.
While visiting the Alpha Pavilion, you will find our environmentally friendly partners.
PaintCare is a new non-profit association established to manage the reuse, recycling and proper disposal of old paint. PaintCare is working to dramatically increase paint collection centers and recycling throughout Oregon, establishing more convenient opportunities for recycling and proper disposal of your leftover paint. To find a collection center near you, see your local paint retailer or visit www.paintcare.org
Check out SCRAP on Friday from 1-3pm and see all the cool stuff they do with recyclable materials. SCRAP’s mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.
Interstate Roofing recycles metal and wood from all roof tear-offs. We also work hard to identify and offer environmentally friendly products. We would like to help you with any of your roofing or exterior needs.
THE WALL® recycles over 600 tons of concrete every year to create beautiful custom landscape designs that not only benefits the property owner, but our environment as well. Check out unique designs for walls, patios, fireplace projects and more at The Wall’s booth at the better living show or at www.bythewall.com.
Zero Motorcycles are fast charging and only one tenth the pollution. Distributed by Northside Trucks. Unlike our competitors, a Zero Power pack contains no toxic metals such as cobalt, nickel, lead or mercury. They are so clean, they are rated for land-fill disposal in the US, Canada and Europe. They are also completely recyclable.
The most eco-friendly diaper available, gDiapers provides parents with a diapering solution that is good for babies, parents and the planet. You can have the flexibility of a disposable diaper with a 100% biodegradable gRefill, or opt for reusability with super soft and trim-fitting gCloth inserts. gDiapers are plastic-free, elemental chlorine free, latex free, and perfume free.
Interstate Roofing offers energy Saving solutions for every budget. Interstate Flooring Company has been servicing the entire Metropolitan area for over 5 years! We offer quality products and honest, dependable craftsmanship. You will always find Interstate Flooring Company prompt and courteous.
Since 1979, Oregon HotSpring Spas has proudly served over 22,000 customers in the greater Portland area, Salem, Bend, and Vancouver. Oregon HotSpring Spas promises unparalleled customer service and only the most innovative, energy-efficient, highest-quality, durable hot tubs and saunas on the market. In addition, Oregon HotSpring Spas offers a variety of spa, sauna, and pool services, repairs, parts, and accessories, and some of the eco-friendliest water care products on the market.
Since 1980 Mr. Sun has sold and serviced thousands of solar energy systems. What started as John Patterson's one-man operation has grown immensely! Our experience is unparalleled in the industry. In addition to servicing and installing solar products, Mr. Sun strives to further solar energy causes and awareness through educational outreach and active involvement in energy policy legislation.
The 6th annual Run for the Cheetah has a new home - join us at Portland International Raceway for a fun run/walk designed to raise awareness about the endangered cheetah and to raise funds to support the Cheetah Conservation Fund's programs.
The Portland and Vancouver market leader in drywall installation and repair, metal stud framing, light demolition, acoustical ceilings, and custom textures.
Energy Trust Good Energy House
Get up close and personal with improvements and products that can fill your home with good energy. A visit to the Good Energy House will put you in touch with ways to shrink your energy costs and your carbon footprint. From energy-saving lighting to solar power, you’ll find features that can help you live better.
Planet Kids presented by PGE
Are your kids ready for something different during Spring Break? Looking for an affordable way to entertain them? Bring them to the kids activity corner...a fun place for interaction, exploration and some tasty snacks! PGE, Radio Disney and other partners are providing daily hands-on activities for kids of all ages to discover renewable energy, local food, wildlife and some friendly mascots. Save time to take your kids on the new Oregon Adventure while you're here!
Gardens Gone Wild!
Four unique and earth-friendly landscapes will provide beautiful examples of outdoor environments to enhance your living space. You'll want to see how the finest landscape designers create wondrous visions for your yard, garden & patio. 2010 Landscape Designers
Solar Oregon Clean Energy Pavilion
Sun, wind, water and beyond. Visit this collection of renewable energy resources to see the great advances, many made right here in Oregon, in clean technologies for your home and business. With the new tax credits available for energy upgrades--now is the time to go solar!
Veg Village
Veg Village builds on the popular Vegan Chef series we've hosted for the past two years on the NW Natural Kitchen Stage. In Veg Village you will find an array of top exhibitors offering the best in vegan services, products and packaged food. All in a friendly and inviting atmosphere where you can explore the green and sustainable features of living a veg lifestyle. Stop by and sample a few bites--you just might be surprised! More
The Corner Bookstore
Food for thought abounds here. Great titles on green living, natural gardening, raising chickens, social justice and sustainability for your next reading adventure. Browse at the festival or visit our online store today. Check back for author appearance schedule.
Groundbreaking Flower Show
The nation's first Small Standard Flower Show to highlight native plants and sustainability! Now this isn’t as difficult for horticulture since Oregon is naturally beautiful, but for floral designers that’s a challenge! Admire the creativity as they learn to rethink and design with sustainable material and native plants rather than those flashy, colorful tropical flowers. More
Conversation Cafe
Throughout each day of the Better Living Show, the Conversation Café, will capture people's thoughts and feelings on questions related to sustainability. Conversation Cafe is an invitation to sit down for a few minutes with friends, neighbors, and yes, even strangers, to reflect, explore and share with others everything that matters to you about going green, living better, and sustainability. What is a Conversation Cafe?
TriMet Coffee Stop
This is one stop you don't want to be late for! Hot and fresh organic coffee drinks await you. Look for the TriMet Coffee Stop near Conversation Cafe. You'll also find great resources to get around the region using the many transportation options offered by TriMet. Save gas. Plan your next trip at Trimet.org!
