News Releases

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

Oregon Environmental Council’s Eco-Healthy Childcare Program Goes National

Mar 25, 2008

Oregon Environmental Council’s Eco-Healthy Childcare Program Goes National

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