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Next Step Opens Volunteer Center
May 22, 2013
Next Step Recycling rewarded its volunteers with a new work space last week. Organizers say this year, 300 people donated 6,500 hours. The center says the volunteers are key to fulfilling its mission of reducing the community's carbon footprint....Read More
Buisiness Commute Challenge: Bus
May 15, 2013
The Business Commute Challenge is making an impact on the environment. This year's teams have already saved more than 29,000 miles and 30,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. Some were rewarded for their efforts with the opportunity to drive an LTD bus. ...Read More
UPS Store Cuts Down Waste
May 8, 2013
The UPS Store on the University of Oregon campus is being recognized for its efforts to go green. For the past year it worked one-on-one with a sustainability expert to cut down on waste and save resources....Read More
Food for Lane County Reuses Egg Cartons
May 1, 2013
Food for Lane County is offering you a way to help food banks across Oregon and recycle at the same time. It's asking for people to donate clean egg cartons so it help distribute eggs at food banks. It's an easy way to give back and be less wasteful....Read More
Business Recycles Construction Materials
April 24, 2013
There's a recycling resource available in Eugene that residents may not know about. It's called EcoSort. It diverts construction and demolition materials from the landfill. Contractors use it to get rid of their waste, but residents can use it too....Read More
Springfield Store Recycles Furniture
April 17, 2013
A Springfield store is taking items from the past and repurposing them. The items at Riley's Second-Hand Furniture are quirky and unique, but most importantly they're recycled. He says if you notice the world around you, you can make anything....Read More
Marathon Runner Returns from Boston
April 17, 2013
A Eugene runner who was in the medical tent at the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the bombs went off is back home. When asked how he felt to be back home, Larry Coxe said good and that it's peaceful here and he feels safe here....Read More
Healthy Bees Create Healthy Gardens
April 10, 2013
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. In one neighborhood, the honey bees are thriving. There are plants so they have pollinators....Read More
Eugene Plastic Bag Ban Approaches
April 3, 2013
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 sessions to walk retailers through the new law and answer questions....Read More
County Keeps Tires Out of Landfill
March 27, 2013
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....Read More
LED Bulbs Save Energy
March 20, 2013
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....Read More
Eco-Friendly Paint Contest
March 13, 2013
How would you like to get your house painted for free? Miller Paint Company is holding a contest that offers just that. Even better, the paint is eco-friendly. The second-place winner will get one room in their home professionally painted. ...Read More
Home Show Offers Recycled Flooring
March 6, 2013
he 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....Read More
Downtown Store Helps People Go Green
February 27, 2013
Eugene is home to a store that its owners call an environmental department store. The Green Store focuses on decreasing consumers' effect on the environment. It carries everything from solar energy equipment to clothes made of natural fabrics....Read More
Experts Demonstrate Compost Skills
February 20, 2013
How many of you have thought about composting but aren't sure how to get started? A free demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 23 aims to teach you how it works, which materials you should use and also different methods you can choose from....Read More
Preserving Your Valentine's Flowers
February 13, 2013
A lot of flower deliveries will be made on Valentine's Day. To preserve them as long as you can, take the flowers out of the vase in a couple of days, make a fresh cut and put them in clean water. When they wilt, add them to your compost pile....Read More
Campbell Center Recycles Electronics
February 6, 2013
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. The center is collecting old, broken or worn out electronics for recycling....Read More
Trashed Glass Turned to Treasures
January 30, 2013
A local business is helping turn potential trash into treasures. Managers at Aurora Glass, a branch of St. Vincent de Paul, say they've been around for more than a decade, helping the community divert about a ton of glass from our landfills....Read More
Eugene Hosting Fix It Fair
January 23, 2013
The city of Eugene is getting ready for its first-ever Fix It Fair. The fair will host several workshops that will focus on everything from energy conservation to foreclosure intervention. It's Jan. 26 at Willamette High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....Read More
Country Gardeners Prepares for Home Show
January 16, 2013
The Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show continued preparations Wednesday. One business plans to entice people with its home grown green patios. The Country Gardener's booth features a patio that's low on chemicals and low on maintenance....Read More