Carol Craig of the Yakama Nation describes the landscape and indigenous food-following practices. This segment serves as the show opener for "The Oregon Country: Native Frontier," the second episode of Sustainable Today 2013, featuring an introduction by Host Kalin Lee.

Titled "1306 Part 1 Native Perspectives," this episode was published on June 6, 2013, by Sustainable Today in Portland, Oregon.

Dave Dahl, founder of Dave's Killer Bread, transformed his life after serving 15 years in prison. He now leverages his past as a powerful promotional tool for his successful business.

Beyond personal success, Dave actively works to change the attitudes of other ex-offenders. He does this by setting an example and providing employment opportunities, turning a negative experience into a positive force for change.

Sustainable Today explores Dignity Village in Portland, Oregon, a unique co-housing venture for the homeless. Chairman Dave Samson and reporter Nicole Lasage demonstrate how 60 residents live together with minimal environmental impact.

This initiative highlights solutions for homelessness, co-housing, sustainability, housing, and habitat.

Sustainable Today visited Oregon State University's Wallace Energy Systems and Renewables Facility (WESRF). Lab head Annette Von Jouanne showcased the Wave Energy Linear Test Bed and a wave energy device developed with Columbia Power Technologies. This facility is a hub for renewable energy, wave power, and sustainability research.

Explore more on sustainable topics, including renewable energy and wave power, by searching online: sustainable energy.

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.

Sustainable Today visits Peninsula Park Commons, a co-housing project in Portland, Oregon. This community was designed and built by Eli Spevak and Mark Lakeman, known for leading the City Repair Project. The visit highlights how living spaces are constructed for both energy efficiency and individual privacy within a shared communal environment.

Explore the innovative design of Peninsula Park Commons and learn more about its developer, Eli Spevak.

Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) has launched the state's first geothermal electric power plant. This landmark installation harnesses the region's natural geothermal resources.

We will explore the plant's operational mechanics and delve into the educational programs it inspires. Additionally, we'll examine the broader applications and advantages OIT enjoys due to its strategic location near a geothermal water source.

Gordan Westfall provides an overview of The Center for a Sustainable Today, a non-profit organization. Its mission is to foster a new understanding of our planet and human behavior through awareness and education.

For more information, visit www.sustainabletoday.org.