For residents of Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, garbage goes to the Columbia Ridge Landfill in Arlington, Oregon. Sustainable Today visited this mammoth site to understand its operations and how to limit the amount of waste buried there.

They also saw a new power plant under construction, which will generate electricity from methane gas captured at the site. Explore related topics like garbage, landfills, methane, power, and sustainability here: Garbage, Landfill, methane, power, sustainability, environment.

The Ocean Conservancy underscores the ocean's fundamental role in planetary health. It sustains us daily with food, water, and air, connecting all living things. Recognizing this vital link, the organization advocates that true environmentalism—"going green"—begins with "living blue."

It's time to initiate a significant "sea change" in our approach to global well-being.

Mike and JoAnna Bresnan of Costa Rica's Children Feeding Children program discuss global change and transformation. While attending the 2010 Bioneers Conference (October 15-17, 2010, San Rafael, California), they conducted interviews with Annie Leonard and David Orr.

This segment was filmed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv and edited by Rob Russo.

Rafael Gallo's presentation, "Environmental Sustainability and Saving Resources," was filmed by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv (editing by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today) at TIES' 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon.

A passionate whitewater paddler, Gallo founded a leading rafting company in Costa Rica. He has introduced thousands to the sport, successfully fought to save the Pacuare River from dam threats, and protects 2000 acres of rainforest. His eco-lodge has also planted nearly 14,000 native trees as part of the UN's "Plant for the Planet" campaign. For more on community development, visit Eltigredepacuare.com.

Hunter McIntosh, VP of the Alaskan-based The Boat Company, is a second-generation conservationist. After working on Capitol Hill, he joined the family business, now focusing on advancing ecotourism. The Boat Company, in business for 30 years, emphasizes collaboration and a unified political voice for the industry.

Hunter was videotaped by Barry Heidt of Sustainable TV, with editing support from Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today. This occurred at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon, from September 8-10, 2010.

Jeff Greenwald is a bestselling travel and science writer, with five books and hundreds of features to his credit. He serves as executive director of Ethical Traveler, a non-profit dedicated to empowering travelers to change the world.

Jeff was filmed by Barry Heidt of Sustainable TV at the 2010 Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference, organized by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

Editing was provided by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today.

On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from their 2008 peak, major producing and consuming economies diverge on developing a more secure and stable energy system.

A central question was: How can producers and consumers develop mutually beneficial approaches to energy security?

Key participants included Ilham Aliyev (President of Azerbaijan), Thierry Desmarest (Chairman, Total), Khalid A. Al Falih (President & CEO, Saudi Aramco), Tony Hayward (Group Chief Executive, BP), Andrew N. Liveris (Chairman & CEO, Dow Chemical Company), and Peter Voser (Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell).

Clem Ogilby, a career preservationist, discusses his passion for saving buildings. He helps clients repurpose residential and commercial structures using green principles while maintaining a traditional or historic aesthetic. Ogilby argues that demolition is often unnecessary and not a sustainable practice. His current project involves saving the 1880 Morris Marks House, which faces demolition if not moved and restored.

This video, produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, emphasizes that sustainability must include the preservation of existing, useful, and historic buildings. The content was originally posted by EarthSayer on June 30, 2010.

On December 3, 2007, the ICCFoundation highlighted efforts in biodiversity conservation. This work focuses on overcoming political opposition to ensure wilderness freedom.

The Patagonia Land Trust, also known as Conservacion Patagonica, has been instrumental in these efforts. This organization, dedicated to preserving critical lands in southern Chile and Argentina, established two national parks under the stewardship of Kris and Doug Tompkins.

Plastic is the ocean's most terrifying threat, surpassing any marine creature. This pervasive danger devastates marine life and ecosystems.

Learn how you can help combat ocean plastic pollution by visiting Rise Above Plastics. For broader ocean conservation efforts, explore the Surfrider Foundation.

Stanford University business professor Tom Kosnik explains key marketing elements for the clean tech industry. This presentation excerpt is from The Clean Tech Open's Business Accelerator training for clean tech start-ups, conducted in July 2009.

The Clean Tech Open, a business competition, holds the copyright for this 2009 content. For more details, visit www.cleantechopen.com.

The video was uploaded to the CTOtv1 YouTube channel on September 29, 2009, and is categorized under Science & Technology.

Twenty years after the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled nearly 11 million gallons into Prince William Sound, residents still struggle for justice despite two decades of trials and environmental cleanup. A full understanding of the disaster's true events remains elusive.

Journalist Greg Palast, whose career began covering this story due to insufficient investigations, joins Ring of Fire's Mike Papantonio to discuss the Exxon Valdez's true history. Watch this report from golefttv.

Dr. Christine Wörlen, former head of the German Renewable Energy Agency and an independent international consultant, delivered a public talk. Sponsored by the Climate Action Network of Canada, the discussion explored how Nova Scotia can learn from Germany's experience. The central question was: Can the province develop jobs through an eco-economy that grows with the renewable energy revolution?

All eleven parts of her presentation are available on the Crest Halifax YouTube channel.

Katherine Hamilton, President of the Gridwise Alliance, is discussing a key topic.

She focuses on the $3.6 billion in stimulus funding designated for smart grid technology and regional energy management.

On April 17, 2009, MoneyTV's Don Baillargeon interviewed Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc.

Their discussion focused on the solar power industry.

SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel has completed a new, expanded plant. Featuring advanced technology, it represents Pacific Biodiesel's most efficient design to date.

Community-based biodiesel production offers a vital way to provide local and sustainable energy to any region.

On October 19, 2009, acclaimed filmmaker and internet phenomenon Annie Leonard delivered a speech at Bioneers.

Leonard exposed the hidden costs of consumption, offering a hopeful vision for moving beyond the "Age of Stuff." Her presentation advocated for a future where "doing the right thing" becomes the default option. You can find more from Bioneers on their YouTube channel.

Acclaimed filmmaker Annie Leonard exposes the hidden costs of consumption, offering a hopeful vision for moving beyond the "Age of Stuff."

Explore her films and work by searching for "Annie" on EarthSayers. For more information, visit her Bioneers page: bioneers.org/annie-leonard.

On October 19, 2009, acclaimed filmmaker Annie Leonard explored the hidden costs of consumption and presented a hopeful vision for moving beyond the "Age of Stuff."

For more on her work, visit http://www.bioneers.org/annie-leonard. Additional content is available on earthSayers; search "Annie."

"Tapped," a film by Stephanie Seochtig, examines the bottled water industry's impact on our health, climate change, pollution, and reliance on oil. For more information, visit www.tappedthemovie.com.

Americans purchase 29 billion single-serve water bottles annually, with production occurring in petrochemical plants.

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