CORVALLIS, Ore. — Republic Services’ blue garbage trucks are going green. The waste hauler is hitting all five “Rs” in its motto, with its recent decision to shift its truck fleet to compressed natural gas, or CNG. It’s a much cleaner burning fuel than the diesel and bio-diesel combination that the trucks currently run on. … Continue reading »
School Garden Project Wraps Up
EUGENE, Ore. — Students across Lane County are wrapping up their year’s worth of work with the School Garden Project. On Monday, students at Adams Elementary potted tomato plants and ate a lunch made from veggies they all grew themselves. The garden has been part of the curriculum in each class throughout the year, and … Continue reading »
Eugene Mission Cuts Newspaper Recycling
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Mission is expanding services, allowing the nonprofit to assist more clients with food, shelter and clothing, but now the mission is preparing to cut a major program. Come June, the Eugene Mission is cutting its recycling program. Long before there was the red box for DVDs came the red box … Continue reading »
Recycling Hits Roadblock in Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Recycling in Lane County is hitting a road block. Big-ticket items like plastic bins, tubs and playground toys are no longer being accepted. Nothing has changed at lane county waste management, but drop off sites for rigid mixed plastic have been temporarily suspended. Bottles, tubs, and jubs–the plastics you recycle curbside are … Continue reading »
Biking Brings Big Business to Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — Biking isn’t just for fun anymore. It’s actually big business for Oregon. A survey from Travel Oregon says recreational bike travel accounts for $400 million of Oregon’s annual $9 billion tourism industry. Residents told KEZI 9 News they think a lot of people choose Oregon for their bike rides because of its … Continue reading »
Volunteers Transform Eugene Park
SANTA CLARA, Ore. — Shrinking budgets have cities like Eugene looking for innovative ways to maintain parks. Awbrey Park off River Road is a case example of a successful steward program with Eugene Parks and Open Space. Four years ago, invasive plants covered this natural area. A team of volunteers transformed it and brought it … Continue reading »
Awbrey Park Hosts Native Plant Tour
EUGENE, Ore. — When was the last time you visited your community park? Awbrey Park in Santa Clara is more than just playground and open field. There’s a hidden natural area. Four years ago you could hardly see it, let alone walk on it. Volunteers teamed up with the City of Eugene to bring it … Continue reading »
Students Hope for New Bike Racks
EUGENE, Ore. — Students at a local high school want to make it easier and safer for kids to bike to school. The Green Club at Sheldon High is a student-led group with a focus on environmental issues. Members say the school’s existing racks don’t offer enough support or security. “Theft is a problem and … Continue reading »
Commute Challenge Signup Kicks Off
EUGENE, Ore. — The Business Commute Challenge is right around the corner, and organizers held a kickoff event Wednesday to get the community ready. Team leaders picked up team packets, grabbed a bite to eat and put their names into a drawing for a variety of prizes. The challenge is May 11-17. That week more … Continue reading »
Eugene Bag Ban Goes Into Effect
EUGENE, Ore. — First Portland, then Corvallis, now Eugene–an ordinance banning plastic bags went into effect Wednesday. There’s both support and frustration in grocery story aisles. Shoppers in the Eugene Target store can’t get plastic grocery bags anymore while they’re shopping. Instead they’ll have to pay a nickel for every paper bag as the citywide … Continue reading »
