News Releases

Media Advisory: Northwest Health Conference Tackles Obesogens, Farm Subsidies, Environmental Toxics on Friday, Feb. 10

Feb 08, 2012

200+ of the leading scientists, researchers and health professionals come together to explore the links between the environment, health and healthcare practices February 10 in Portland.

Efficiency Improvements Needed to Stretch Oregon’s Limited Water Resources, According to New Report

Feb 02, 2012

A new report from OEC, Making Water Work, says that improving water efficiency in agriculture will be critical for maximizing Oregon’s increasingly limited water supply.

Tips to Green Up Your Holiday Season

Dec 09, 2011

Make your holidays a little more eco-friendly with these practical tips for shopping, gift-giving and celebrating.

Oregon Women Exposed Daily to Unregulated Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products

Nov 14, 2011

New report reveals toxic exposure risks through daily products

BPA-Ban Passed in Multnomah County

Oct 27, 2011

Children receive protection from dangerous chemicals

Multnomah County Proposes BPA-Ban

Oct 11, 2011

Multnomah County will be voting on a countrywide ban on bisphenol A in baby bottles, sippy cups and sports water bottles October 27.

Report Today Reveals BPA in Kids’ Canned Foods

Sep 21, 2011

Today's study by the Breast Cancer Fund revealed the toxic chemical BPA in popular canned foods marketed towards children...

Oregon Environmental Council Hosts September ‘Stormwater Solutions’ Workshops in Bend

Sep 01, 2011

Oregon Environmental Council and its partners are hosting a series of Stormwater Solutions workshops in Central Oregon this fall, starting with two this September in Bend...

Cool Schools Bill To Create Smarter, Healthier Classrooms

Jun 13, 2011

House Bill 2960 paves way for energy efficiency school construction this summer

BPA-Free Bill Has New Life

Jun 08, 2011

HB 3689 supported by 31 sponsors in the House

Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Could Flourish Under New Legislation

Jun 08, 2011

House Bill 3149 clears barriers to “peer-to-peer” car-sharing, a boon to the environment and the pocketbook

Discharge Petition for BPA-Free Baby Bill Falls Short

Jun 01, 2011

Salem, OR

SB695 comfortably passed Senate, remains stalled in House but still has life

Discharge Petition in Play to Safeguard Children’s Health

May 27, 2011

Salem, OR

Rep. Ben Cannon’s move will force vote on BPA Free Baby bill, 31 signatures needed

Children’s Health Bill Falls Victim to Oregon Politics

May 24, 2011

SB 695 to Ban Toxic BPA in Children’s Products Stalled in Partisan Squabble

Message in a Bottle: BPA in Baby Products Still Lurks on Oregon Shelves

May 11, 2011

States With BPA Laws Succeed in Protecting Children

Senate Hearing on BPA Ban Tomorrow

Mar 14, 2011

The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee will hear testimony about SB 695, the BPA-Free Baby Bill, banning toxic bisphenol A from baby bottles, sippy cups, reusable water bottles, and infant formula cans tomorrow, March 15, at 3:00 PM, HR C

Closing Down Boardman the Best Way Possible

Oct 27, 2010

Portland, OR

OEC’s statement about its recent action on the coal power plant

New Love Your River Campaign Helps Oregonians Make Easy, Low-Cost Changes to Tackle Local Water Pollution

Oct 14, 2010

Oregonians can take a monthly online challenge to help ‘love their river’—and be entered into a drawing to win outdoor gear and other prizes

Oregon Environmental Council’s Successful Eco-Healthy Child Care Program Becomes National Organization

Oct 05, 2010

Program merges with another leading program to increase capacity and effectiveness in offering comprehensive environmental-health standards to child-care providers throughout the United States

New Best Management Practices for Climate Friendly Nurseries Helps Oregon Nurseries Boost Efficiency—and Their Bottom Line

Aug 26, 2010

The first publication of the Climate Friendly Nurseries Project uses lessons learned from sustainability leaders in the industry

New Easy-to-Use Free Booklet Helps Oregonians Assess How Healthy Their Homes Are

Jul 19, 2010

The Eco-Healthy Homes Checkup Kit offers a room-by-room checklist
 to fill out and easy-to-do improvements to make

Burgerville Names Oregon Environmental Council’s Allison Hensey a Community Champion and Launches New Sandwich to Benefit Her Program

Jul 06, 2010

Proceeds Will Help Ensure Safe and Sustainable Food for Northwesterners

Oregon Senate rejects bill to ban bisphenol A in children’s products

Feb 16, 2010

By a vote of 15 to 15, the Oregon Senate today rejected a bill that would have protected Oregon’s children from exposure to bisphenol A (BPA).

Oregon groups, legislators support new FDA guidelines on reducing exposure to bisphenol A

Jan 15, 2010

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced guidelines and concerns for bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical present in many hard plastic bottles and metal-based food and beverage cans.

Oregon Environmental Council to host 'Cutting Carbs' - a series of transportation-related greenhouse gas reduction workshops

Nov 18, 2009

Transportation experts will explore the leading edge of incorporating greenhouse gas considerations into transportation planning and land use planning for Oregon's growing urban areas

Portland babies to participate in Million Baby Crawl to demand stronger protection from toxic chemicals in their homes

Nov 12, 2009

Hundreds of moms and their babies, including local dignitaries are taking part in Portland's "Crawl to Action" event as part of a national initiative called the Million Baby Crawl to encourage Congress to overhaul our nation's toxics policy.

Two Oregon cranberry farms partner in new business venture, earn Food Alliance certification, and wade into direct sales marketplace

Oct 06, 2009

As cranberry harvest begins on Oregon's South Coast this week, two farming families will wade into their bogs together as the founding members of Clearwater Cranberries, LLC. Clearwater Cranberries is a collaborative of independent, family-owned cranberry growers who are on a mission to demonstrate that premium cranberries, watershed stewardship, and sustainable farming practices will hit a sweet spot with local restaurants, foodservice, ingredient and grocery buyers who are interested in conscientiously-grown cranberries.

Portland drivers to "Drive Green and Clean" beginning in October as part of National Car Care Month

Sep 21, 2009

 

New database on toxic chemicals in everyday products reveals lead, arsenic, PVC, and hazardous flame retardants in school supplies, cars, pet products, and more

Sep 16, 2009

Largest database yet of independent tests of toxic chemicals in consumer goods

Oregon Environmental Council to host series of ‘Stormwater Solutions’ workshops for the Willamette Valley

Sep 09, 2009

 

First of its kind Climate Friendly Nurseries project launched in Oregon

Aug 20, 2009

Partnership between Oregon Environmental Council and Oregon Association of Nurseries creates sustainable model for Oregon agriculture

Oregon Association of Nurseries and Oregon Environmental Council to announce Climate Friendly Nurseries project launch

Aug 13, 2009

 

Legislature approves bill to trim the carbon content of Oregon's transportation fuels by 10 percent

Jun 24, 2009

HB 2186 grants Oregon Environmental Quality Commission the authority to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard for transportation fuels, includes other measures to reduce greenhouse gases from transportation

Program Matching Farmers to Local Businesses Launched by Oregon Environmental Council

Jun 18, 2009

 

Legislature Approves Integrated Pest Management for Oregon Schools

Jun 10, 2009

 

School Bus Diesel Retrofits Approved by Legislature

Jun 05, 2009

 

Oregon Environmental Council and OSU Extension to Host Rain Garden Training Workshop in Eugene

May 26, 2009

 

Transportation Package Fails to Lower Transportation Costs, Will Increase Sprawl

May 21, 2009

 

Integrated Pest Management Bill for Oregon's Schools Approved by Senate

May 13, 2009

Passage of SB 637 requires healthier, cost-effective pesticide management techniques for all schools in Oregon - reducing children's and educators' unnecessary exposure to potentially harmful pesticides

Oregon House of Representatives Approves Bill to Protect Oregonians from Volatile Fuel Prices and Reduce Global Warming Pollution

May 07, 2009

HB 2186 includes provisions for lower-carbon fuels, less idling by trucks and ships, improved truck aerodynamics, auto efficiency solutions for consumers and more

Oregon House Moves to Protect State's Children from Diesel Exposure with Passage of 'Healthy School Bus Bill'

May 01, 2009

Passage of HB 2795 requires all diesel-powered school buses in the state to be retrofitted with pollution-reducing technology by 2017

Oregon Environmental Council and Partners to Present Low Impact Development Workshops in Southern Oregon and Lane County

Mar 23, 2009

 

Oregon Environmental Council to Host “Drop Your Toxic Plastics Day” in Salem

Mar 09, 2009

Capitol event will promote Oregon’s Children’s Safe Product Act, educate around chemicals of concern in children’s products, and feature a 25-foot tall baby bottle

Unusual Alliance Backs Clean Energy Plan for Oregon

Jan 27, 2009

Repower Oregon 2009 campaign will urge lawmakers to pursue practical policies on global warming, renewable energy, energy efficiency and transportation

Oregon Environmental Council Announces Legislative Priorities for Oregon’s 2009 Legislative Session

Dec 16, 2008

 

Second Annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys to be Released for 2008 Holiday Shopping Season

Nov 25, 2008

Test results of more than 1,500 toys to be released Wednesday, December 3 in conjunction with Portland-area event

Oregon Environmental Council Presents ‘Cutting Carbs’: a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Workshop for Transportation Professionals

Nov 10, 2008

On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Oregon Environmental Council will host Cutting Carbs – A Professional Development Workshop for Transportation Professionals on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Local Food Workshop to Connect Central Oregon Producers with Area Chefs, Grocers, and Food Distributors

Oct 28, 2008

 

Future of Energy and Oregon Environmental Council to Host Portland’s Future of Energy and Sustainability Forum

Sep 24, 2008

 

Consumer, Environmental Advocates Available to Comment on Sept. 23 Release of Final Western Climate Initiative Recommendations

Sep 22, 2008

Expertise includes cap-and-trade and regional solutions to climate change

School Lunches Made Healthy, Safe and Easy by the Oregon Environmental Council

Aug 25, 2008

New Eco-Healthy Lunch Box Kit helps reduce kids’ exposures to toxins, increases amount of healthy, local and tasty foods in school diets

Oregon Environmental Council to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Event in Portland, September 12

Jul 24, 2008

Oldest statewide environmental group to commemorate four decades of working to protect what we all love about Oregon

Western Climate Initiative Draft Plan for Reducing Global Warming Pollution to be Released Wednesday, July 23

Jul 22, 2008

 

American West Heating Faster Than Rest of World, New Analysis Shows

Mar 27, 2008

Groups Say Western Senators Have Opportunity to Protect Region from Growing Economic Toll

2008 Oregon Environmental Council Business Forum Series to Highlight the Advantages of Sustainability to Oregon Commerce

Mar 19, 2008

 

Oregon Environmental Council to Present ‘New Market Opportunities for Central Oregon Food and Farm Businesses’ Workshop in Bend

Mar 11, 2008