Green

Buy electronics at a discount; benefit a “green” non-profit organization – November 27

NextStep Recycling is hosting a “Green Friday Sale” on electronics on November 27 at both the Eugene and Springfield stores.

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FREE EVENT: Building Our Next Economy: A Regional Prosperity Summit, November 19 at 7:30 am

Eugene residents are invited to share their ideas and insights about local economic development that creates jobs, increases median income, and promotes sustainability. The cities of Eugene and Springfield, Lane County, Lane Workforce Partnership, and the Eugene and Springfield Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring a regional economic development summit on November 19 from 7:30 to [...]

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10 ways to save resources and your money during the holiday season

1. Set outside lights on a timer 2. Choose LED holiday lights 3. Choose natural design elements (holly boughs, a collection of twigs or branches, pine boughs, acorns, pine cones, etc.) 4. Use inside-out grocery bags for wrapping gifts or use cloth bags, gym bags or purses 5. Turn down the lights; burn sustainable wax [...]

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2009 Trashbuster Award winners announced

Yesterday Lane County recognized eight recipients of this year’s Trashbuster Awards, which go to individuals, organizations and businesses that reduce or prevent waste. “Reduce, reuse, and recycle is not just a phrase for school kids,” said Sarah Grimm, waste reduction specialist for Lane County. “It is THE money making strategy that businesses big and small [...]

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[PHOTOS] Eugene residents help the city develop a plan

Last week about 90 Eugene residents gathered to participate in the development of the Eugene Climate & Energy Action Plan, according to Laura Hammond, community outreach coordinator for the City of Eugene. The meeting topic was “Food and Agriculture.” The next meeting will be held on December 1 and will focus on “Land Use and [...]

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[VIDEO] Ingredients: A film documentary about Oregon’s local food movement

For more information, visit Ingredients.

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CLIMATE ACTION: Public meeting about food and agriculture to be held on November 5 from 6-9 pm

As part of the ongoing development of the Eugene Climate & Energy Action Plan, the second of six public meetings will be held tomorrow, November 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) community meeting room located at 500 East 4th Avenue. The interactive meetings are designed to help [...]

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Carrotmob to descend upon Eugene Coffee Company on Halloween morning; everyone is welcome to join

This week Eugene Coffee Company won the chance – by popular vote – to be “mobbed” by consumers on October 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Eco-conscious consumers will put their money where their mouths are by purchasing Eugene Coffee Company’s products as a way to reward the business for its environmentally conscious business practices. [...]

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Household Hazardous Waste Roundup in Veneta, October 31

A Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will be held in Veneta on October 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lane County Maintenance Shops, 25398 Jeans Road. The collection is free for hazardous waste that is from household sources, up to 35 gallons total per customer. Hazardous waste from businesses, schools, churches or non-profit organizations [...]

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[PHOTOS] Home Show continues through Sunday, October 11 at 5 pm

There’s Gnome Place Like the Home Show!  The 27th Annual Lane County Home Improvement Show, which is featuring 285 exhibits, 30 seminars, prizes and a parade this weekend, will run through October 11, from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission and parking are free; however, event organizers are requesting that attendees bring canned food donations [...]

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Eugene residents wanted to serve on city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; applications due October 30

The City of Eugene seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The role of BPAC is to: Advise the City of Eugene staff, community organizations, and partner agencies on implementation of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan; Represent community interests in transportation planning decisions, and; Provide feedback [...]

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NextStep Recycling hosts special fundraiser: October Sale on electronics including computers and cell phones

The NextStep Recycling October Sale fundraising event provides electronics at 50 to 70 percent off new retail prices, including name brand, fully-recertified computers with a 30-day warranty. NextStep is a 501(c)3 non-profit, public service organization dedicated to the quality refurbishing and affordable reuse of current electronics, as well as the responsible recycling of obsolete electronics.

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[PHOTOS] Community members gather to determine priorities for the Eugene Climate & Energy Action Plan

Tonight Eugene residents came together for the first of six public forums (see schedule of forums and topics below) being held to determine the priorities that will comprise the Eugene Climate & Energy Action Plan – the primary goal of which is a 50 percent reduction in community-wide fossil fuel consumption by 2030. The topic [...]

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Eugene Solar & Green Building Tour will show how to reduce monthly utility bills, October 4

On October 4 from 11 am to 4 pm, the City of Eugene and the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) will host a solar and green building tour in Eugene as part of the world’s largest grassroots solar event. The Eugene Solar & Green Building Tour offers the opportunity to tour eight homes and [...]

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Lane County “caps” landfill 78 years early; methane generates enough electricity to power 1,200 homes

  Lane County is constructing a 16-acre cap on a portion of Short Mountain Landfill, located eight miles south of Eugene.  “The cap is required by federal law but we aren’t required to construct it until the entire landfill is closed, which is projected to be in 2087,” said Daniel Hurley, senior engineering associate with [...]

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Market of Choice diverts waste from landfills and feeds local gardens

compost program recycles and reuses tons of waste Ever wonder what happens to all that produce and prepared food that doesn’t sell at the grocery store? You might be surprised to know that much of it is hauled off to landfills, where it produces methane gas, a major source of harmful greenhouse gases. Sad, but [...]

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TODAY: Parking spaces around the globe (and in Eugene) to be temporarily reclaimed for people

In cities around the globe today, artists, activists and citizens will temporarily transform metered parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces, as part of an annual event called “PARK(ing) Day.” Local resident Dave Reed coordinated Eugene’s PARK(ing) Day event, which is being held in the parking space area at 11th and Willamette downtown. [...]

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[VIDEO] You are invited to join America’s Campaign for Healthy Eating; choose foods that are not genetically engineered

What do you know about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)? GMOs are foods (plant or animal) that have been genetically modified or “engineered” for various reasons including disease resistance and growth speed. Since GMOs were introduced in the early 1990s, they have rapidly proliferated the food supply around the globe.  Currently, up to 45 percent of [...]

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New AAS degree offered at Lane Community College this fall: Sustainability Coordinator

Lane Community College is offering a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree for Sustainability Coordinator. According to the Oregon Employment Department, the average salary for this role is $20-23 per hour (based on wage data for related occupations).

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Become a Master Recycler – FREE course begins September 15

Do you want to learn how to reduce your waste, conserve natural resources, educate others, and make a difference in your community? If so, you are welcome to join the next Master Recycler training, which runs September 15 through November 10. The course will be held on Tuesday evenings, 6 to 9 pm, and includes [...]

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WANTED: Residents to join Eugene Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; Deadline Sept. 30

Are you interested in serving on Eugene’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)?  BPAC advises city staff, community organizations, and partner agencies on implementation of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan, represents community and constituent interests in transportation planning decisions, and provides feedback to staff on projects related to walking and bicycling. BPAC members will [...]

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Lane County seeks nominations for annual TrashBuster Awards; Deadline August 31

Nomination forms available at Master Recycler booth at the Lane County Fair or online Lane County is seeking nominations by August 31 for its annual TrashBuster Awards program. Since November 1993, the Lane County Board of Commissioners has presented these awards to publicly recognize the businesses and community members working to protect our environment, economy and future [...]

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