Some companies see “green” and “eco-friendly” as handy marketing buzzwords, but we highlight three food companies that demonstrate what it means to go green.

The eco-focused conference and expo proved there is still much to be learned when it comes to reuse.

The second ReuseConex conference, set in Portland for October 18-20, offers a variety of eco-focused workshops, an expo, a fashion show and an art show.

Traditionally, we use salt to deice sidewalks and driveways. But, salt gathers in soil in concentrated forms and can be destructive to the environment.