Visit Central Oregon Awards $840K in Grants to Promote Local Tourism
Transient Lodging Tax funds will be used to improve accessibility for disabled travelers, improve trails and incubate small businesses in the region
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Bob’s Red Mill Sustainability Manager Talks Food Waste Reduction Initative
Julia Person says an employee-selected change in conveyor belt technique resulted in a 70% reduction in wasted food
LCC, UO Expand Energy Management Training Program
Coordinators hope the program will meet growing demand for sustainability technicians and become a model for other states.
Oregon senate passes mattress recycling program bill
SB 1576 would establish a mattress recycling program funded by a tax on new mattresses, but opponents say Oregon taxpayers are overburdened.
New Battery Tech Energizes Demand
The iron-flow battery system is safer, cleaner and more durable than its competitors, but its success will depend on its ability to scale.
A Global Forest
Fellows at the World Forestry Institute debut forest-preserving projects with global reverberations.
“Oceans and waterways stand no chance of survival at the present rate”
The CEO of an incubator that aims to commercialize alternatives to plastic discusses how Oregon is ripe for innovation.
On the Scene: Advocacy and industry groups comment on Cleaner Air Oregon rules
Southeast Portland residents and industry representatives got a chance to comment last night on Cleaner Air Oregon, a set of rules Gov. Kate Brown proposed that would limit industrial air toxics. We captured a few comments as neighborhood advocacy groups squared off against rail company employees. Related Story: DEQ ramps up penalties for asbestos violations “I’ve … Read more
On the Scene: Native communities and natural resources
A Portland City Club panel explores the intersection between indigenous leadership, natural resource management and environmental justice.
Plastic pollution provides untapped business potential
The manufacturing of alternatives to plastic products could be the next frontier in the cleantech sector.