EUGENE, Ore. — Along with warmer weather and spring flowers come the honey bees. An effort is under way in Eugene to provide them with a healthy environment. The honey bees are buzzing, and in one Eugene neighborhood they’re thriving, thanks to the neighbors like Beth Little. There’s a bee hive is in her yard. … Continue reading »
Eugene Plastic Bag Ban Approaches
EUGENE, Ore. — The kickoff of Eugene’s plastic bag ban is less than one month away, and the city is using these last few weeks to get the word out, especially to retailers. The city’s hosting two info sessions to walk retailers through the new law and to answer any questions. “I’ve been talking to … Continue reading »
County Keeps Tires Out of Landfill
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County is stepping up efforts to keep tires out of the landfill. Instead, you can drop tires off at any one of the county’s 16 waste transfer stations. There’s a small fee–$2 per tire or $3 if the tire is still attached to the rim. It’s a small price to pay … Continue reading »
LED Bulbs Save Energy
EUGENE, Ore. — Saving money is as easy as changing a light bulb–literally–according to Home Depot. Managers at the Eugene location say if you replace incandescent bulbs with their LED counterparts, you’ll use 85 percent less energy. Some of the LED bulbs create the same light quality and ambiance of incandescent bulbs. “This is what … Continue reading »
Eco-Friendly Paint Contest
EUGENE, Ore. — How would you like to get your house painted for free? Miller Paint Company and NW Natural are holding a contest that offers just that. Even better, the paint is eco-friendly. “VOCs are volatile organic compounds, which have been known to be harmful to the environment. Most of our interior paints are … Continue reading »
Home Show Offers Recycled Flooring
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Home and Garden show is all about improving homes, but also reducing carbon footprints. Several vendors at this weekend’s show will showcase products to help use less energy and reuse material. Quick-Step Flooring, for example, carries flooring that’s made from 74 percent recycled material. “The material is something that … Continue reading »
Downtown Store Helps People Go Green
EUGENE, Ore. — Downtown Eugene is home to a store that its owners call an environmental department store. The Green Store focuses on lessening consumers’ impact on the environment. It carries everything from solar energy equipment, to LED lights, to clothes made of natural fabrics. “People just need to learn that a lot of the … Continue reading »
Experts Demonstrate Compost Skills
EUGENE, Ore. — How many of you have thought about composting but aren’t sure how to get started? A free demonstration this weekend aims to teach you how it works, which materials you should use and different methods you can choose from. “We’ll be showing people how to build a cold compost pile, which you … Continue reading »
Preserving Your Valentine’s Flowers
EUGENE, Ore. — A lot of flower deliveries will be made on Valentine’s Day. In fact, Gray’s Garden Center will drop off more than 200 bouquets Thursday. But we all know those blooms only last so long. To preserve them as long as you can, take the flowers out of the vase in a couple … Continue reading »
Campbell Center Recycles Electronics
EUGENE, Ore. — If you’re looking to get rid of some of your old electronics, don’t just toss them in the trash. Instead, you can drop them off at the Campbell Community Center. It’s collecting old, broken or worn out electronics for recycling. “Not only is it fit with what our patrons want to do, … Continue reading »
