• GREEN NEWS

    Blue Garbage Trucks Going Green

    Blue Garbage Trucks Going Green

    June 3, 2013

    Republic Services' blue garbage trucks are going green. The waste hauler is hitting all five "R's" in its motto, with it's recent decision to shift its truck fleet to compressed natural gas, or CNG. It's a much cleaner burning fuel than diesel....Read More

    School Garden Project Wraps Up

    School Garden Project Wraps Up

    June 3, 2013

    Students across Lane County are wrapping up their work with the School Garden Project. Adams Elementary students potted tomato plants and ate lunch made from veggies they all grew themselves. The garden has been part of the curriculum in each class....Read More

  • REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

    UO Students Lighten their Loads

    UO Students Lighten their Loads

    June 12, 2013

    High schoolers are learning a lesson in real life while teaming up with the University of Oregon's housing department to move students out of the dorms. UO students are donating unwanted items to the Springfield Public Schools Family Resource Center....Read More

  • SUSTAINABLE TABLE

    The Sustainable Table: Eating Local

    The Sustainable Table: Eating Local

    May 22, 2013

    The most bountiful time of the year for local produce is coming up in Lane County. It’s the time when all the plants that were sprouting in greenhouses a few weeks ago, thrive, bloom and produces a bounty of food....Read More

  • IN THE GARDEN

    In the Garden: Easy Plants

    In the Garden: Easy Plants

    June 13, 2013

    If you like your garden to be low-maintenance, there are some easy plants you can add. Watch our video to learn about bush roses, hostas and zinnias. And if you want some extra help planting roses, you can attend a free workshop. ...Read More

  • DRIVE LESS SAVE MORE

    Business Commute Challenge Ends

    Business Commute Challenge Ends

    May 24, 2013

    In honor of the more than 2,000 people who helped save more than 69,000 miles this year, there was a wrap party Thursday night. Sustainable Wealth Management won its category. The company has four employees and had 100-percent participation....Read More