EUGENE, Ore. — Now that the election’s over, what’s going to happen with all those political signs? The county says don’t just throw yours in the trash. Instead, you can recycle them at the Glenwood station through Dec. 8. “There is a market for that corrugated plastic board so we do like to collect it, … Continue reading »
Taxi Business Uses Hybrid Cars
EUGENE, Ore. — Cars are one of the biggest sources of pollution, but a local taxi company is working to go green. The owner says he thought up the idea a few years ago, then started saving up money to start a hybrid taxi fleet. “There’s gotta be a better way to do this. How … Continue reading »
Recycled Carpet Helps Enrivonment
EUGENE, Ore. — How would you like carpet that’s stain-resistant, fade-resistant and sustainable? Dalton Carpet in west Eugene says it’s been selling the product made from recycled plastic bottles. “You can’t really tell the difference between pop bottle carpet or nylon carpet or olyphant carpet. You just can’t. That’s the really the benefit, and it … Continue reading »
Leaf Compost Available for Gardeners
EUGENE, Ore. — Western Oregon is getting a couple of days off from rain. It is a great time to prep the garden for winter. Jim Graham is closing up his garden plot at Amazon Community Garden. He uses a tarp as a cover. Other gardeners use leaves as mulch, putting about two inches on … Continue reading »
Vendors Set Up for Home Show
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane Events Center is busy right now as vendors get ready for the 30th annual Lane County Home Improvement Show. Vendors just started setting up shop Wednesday. Show coordinators say every one of their 250 booths is filled this year. With 50 new exhibits and more music and entertainment than last … Continue reading »
Starting Fires with Recycled Materials
EUGENE, Ore. — For anyone looking to start a fire to stay warm during the cold nights, there’s a product made from recycled material to get the fire going. Ecofire Starters are handcrafted blocks made from partially used candles and cotton. The candles, sorted according to color, are melted in crock pots and the cotton … Continue reading »
BRING Recycling Project Almost Complete
EUGENE, Ore. — BRING Recycling is almost done with its 12-year effort to finish the Planet Improvement Center. The last phase includes cementing the back lot to make it wheelchair accessible. The nonprofit still needs to raise about $430,000 to finish the project. Its managers say funding has helped them handle environmental waste. “We need … Continue reading »
New Urban Farm Sites at UO
EUGENE, Ore. — Good news for University of Oregon students looking to be involved with the Urban Farm Program–it’s expanding. That means 50 more students can register each term. The program also acquired two new sites. The first is on Moss Street next to the Center for Advancement of Sustainable Living. The second urban farm … Continue reading »
BRING Home & Garden Tour Theme: Small
EUGENE, Ore. — This weekend BRING Recycling will host its fourth annual Home and Garden Tour. This year’s theme is “small”, so the tour will showcase everything from a tiny house on wheels to remodels and additions. “It’s very inspiring to see what your neighbors are doing. It’s one thing to read about how to … Continue reading »
Nonprofit Offers Affordable Computers
EUGENE, Ore. — Parents can get the technology their kids need for school for cheap at NextStep Recycling. Its back-to-school sale features donated computers refurbished by the staff at NextStep. They’re fully tested and come with a 90-day warranty. They start at $200. “You’re getting a computer that still has a lot of viability and … Continue reading »
