The Seattle Times
April 19, 2009
By Mary Rothschild
Eureka, CA — Especially since Earth Day 1990, it's become good business to help people live greener lives. Here are a few local services promising just that:
ShoreBank Pacific serves local depositors and makes loans to environmentally sustainable and socially responsible enterprises in the Pacific Northwest. The bank is part of Ecotrust founder Spencer Beebe's vision for "Salmon Nation" — a regional, conservation-based community dedicated to economy, ecology and social equality. Some of its product fees are donated to carbon-offset programs. Headquartered in Ilwaco, it opened a Seattle branch last fall in Belltown at 2720 Third Ave. 206-340-2700 or www.eco-bank.com.