Rose Garden Goes Gold

In discussion with my roommate we started asking what buildings were "green" and why they were .. prompted some very fun talks and research.

http://cleanoregon.com/2010/01/26/rose-garden-goes-gold/

In this article I found a lot of passion in the city of Portland and the measures people are taking to continue the drive to be one of the cleanest/greenest cities in the country. With the Rose Garden going gold it rises a bar that the city must begin to reach. The Blazers as well as the Rose Garden in itself is a proud aspect to Portlanders and I think not only will this be a great thing for the city but a challenge to it's locals.

THE BIGGEST IMPACTS to me.
- the post game compost and recycle
- purchasing compost able contents (from garbage bags to cups)

WHY?
- these are huge aspects of the Rose Garden, outside of public transportation - - these people are thinking outside of the box!
- they are putting the responsibility on themselves as well as the community - - a team effort to create a change!

IMPRESSED!
- recognizing that what you have done is a big impact but accepting the reality its an onward battle is key.

What is LEED all about? Check it.. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1988