by kevin, on May 16th, 2010
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A week ago I posted a question on a LinkedIn discussion board asking for sustainable building material manufacturer recommendations in the Portland OR area. I was pleasantly surprised not only by how many responses I received, but also by how many interesting companies there appear to be in Portland. I arrived today and will be in the region for the next four days. For anyone who has read this blog in the past, you may be aware our stories of sustainability and on tour articles. Hopefully, the companies on my list will become the subject of some interesting posts over the next few weeks.
Here’s a partial list of tours and interviews:
- Stardust Glass
- Eleek
- Fuez
- Paneltech Industries (Hoquium WA)
- Gray’s Harbor Paper (Hoquium WA)
- YOLO Colorhouse
- Ecotrust
- Rebuilding Center
- Rejuvenation Hardware
- Bamboo Revolution
I’m still finalizing and revising the list, but I’m very excited with what I have so far. I’ll post a few daily photos of interesting finds. Thanks to everyone who made suggestions and introduced me to new people seeking to make a difference in the built environment. Stay posted,
Kevin,
If you get a few spare minutes and are in the area feel free to stop by our plant in Wilsonville. We are FSC certified for COC and are trying to grow the market for certified wood products. One in particular is the 100% pure Poplar known as Pacific Albus. We can show you a few products we make.
Give me a call if you can stop by. (503) 780-2855.