"It's Your Oregon" Blog
Everyday solutions, news, and musings from every corner of the Beaver state.
Everyday solutions, news, and musings from every corner of the Beaver state.
Beer: A Super Bowl tradition done sustainably in the Northwest
Oregon is second only to WA in producing beer's key ingredient (hops)--and we make great beer sustainably. So raise a glass of OR brew for Super Bowl Sunday!
Health conference: Obesity before birth?
Can a mother’s exposure to chemicals can stack the deck against healthy weight for the child in her womb? Register now to learn more at the Northwest Environmental Health Conference Feb. 10
A great start to 2012
OEC is like many nonprofit, grassroots organizations—we rely on the generosity of many people to help fund our work and protect Oregon’s environment.
Drum roll, please…
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2011 Love Your River grand prize!
Happy New Year from OEC
We’re proud to share with you OEC’s Top Accomplishments of 2010–11. On behalf of all OEC’s staff, board and volunteers, thank you for making these possible.
Top 12 New Year's Resolutions for 2012
What will your green resolution be? Here are OEC’s top suggestions...
Protecting Our Waters
Last week, our friends at EarthFix polled 1200 Northwest residents about their most pressing environmental concerns. They answered with water at the top of the list.
Invest in Oregon this holiday
Here's a great deal on a home-grown holiday gift that keeps on giving! See more about how you'll double your dollar if you donate to OEC before December 31.
Where'd you get that power?
Oregon Department of Energy has a new Power Mix tool that shows how your electricity is produced. Read on to find out why you should care!
Drug-free rivers
Never flush your prescriptions! They can contaminate rivers, harming fish and other habitat. Instead, drop off your unwanted medications on Oct. 29 drug take-back day.
Green your ghoul
Halloween should be delightfully scary, not terrifyingly toxic. But there are a couple of toxic hazards to watch out for as you create the perfect vampire or angry bird costume.
Shifting states of climate change
OEC is working with partners in Washington and California on a shift towards clean energy, smart transportation and livable communities.
Connecting the dots: A picture of climate change
Does it seem to you like weather is getting weirder? That’s probably because it is. The climate is changing, and it’s causing weather to become less predictable and more extreme.
Green sparks are flying
Oregon is poised to become a global leader in green chemistry.
A feather in OEC's cap
OEC has been named one of the top “Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon” for 2011 by Oregon Business magazine. We grabbed the second spot...
Cheesy ravioli, Toy Story and BPA
Last week, the Breast Cancer Fund released a report that tested six different kid-friendly canned products, with every food sample registering levels of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA)...
Rethinking stormwater in Central Oregon
Bend’s unique high desert climate has made it one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, but these same characteristics also present challenges around city planning issues like landscaping, irrigation and water management.
Holding up the mirror to OEC
OEC has been taking a long look in the mirror of late as we craft a new strategic plan. And as part of the process, we asked our supporters—including members, volunteers and others—to fill out a survey and give us feedback...
Made in Oregon, more sustainably
Here’s one secret to sustainable manufacturing: it isn’t always rocket science. Sometimes, simple technology can unleash vital savings...
BPA on the way out in Multnomah County?
While the BPA bill ultimately didn't pass this past legislative session, OEC is pleased to see Multnomah County taking the torch and exploring a local ban.
