December

In the Spirit of Giving

What do you do with your old eyeglasses when you need a new prescription? Never plan to wear that frilly bridesmaid’s dress again? “One man’s trash is another’s treasure.” In the spirit of giving, may I suggest some places to “recycle” a number of items of value.

Portland scales back green building policy

Last week City Commissioner Dan Saltzman announced a scaled-back version of what was originally supposed to be a visionary policy for green building in Portland, and an important part of the city’s efforts to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Biofuels Best Management Practices

OEC believes it is imperative that the biofuels industry demonstrates its commitment to the most environmentally and socially favorable practices.

Embracing Simplicity

Looking for ways to make the holidays more meaningful this year? Embracing simplicity is a great way to make the holidays more joyful, less wasteful and less stressful.

Which Creates More Jobs?

In the face of a serious recession, lawmakers at both the state and federal level are calling for investment in infrastructure projects, such as roads, that will bring the unemployment rate down while addressing what’s seen as an infrastructure crisis.

Bottle bill expansion begins on New Year’s Day

There are some changes going into effect this week that are great news for recycling in Oregon. Beginning Jan. 1, Oregon’s Bottle Bill will expand to include water and flavored water containers.