Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
When I sit down with my colleague, Lane County Waste Reduction Program Supervisor Angie Marzano, our conversations often drift toward one big idea: companies shouldn’t get to shrug and walk away once a product is sold. Angie’s convinced – and…
Illegal dumping isn’t just an eyesore: it’s a costly, environmentally damaging problem that affects neighborhoods, waterways, and wildlife. Lane County is taking a proactive step to address this issue with the launch of its new Report Illegal Dumping (R.I.D.) tool,…
Nonprofits are the backbone of many essential services in our communities – from tackling food insecurity to providing housing and healthcare. However, the nonprofit sector is facing serious challenges, and sustainability-focused organizations are no exception. I recently spoke with some…
After a little time off for the holidays, it’s good to be back. I hope your holiday season was full of joy and memories. As the parent of an 8-year-old, I can assure you ours was especially fun. As the…
As the holiday season kicks into gear, Waste Wise Lane County – a part of the Lane County Waste Management Division – wants to help you prioritize waste prevention during a waste-prone time of year through two upcoming campaigns. Simplify…
As Lane County residents, we’ve all experienced it: hazy orange skies, smoke smells that linger for days, and a persistent anxiety during dry, windy conditions. Wildfire and smoke are no longer seasonal rarities: they are now expected conditions. To address…
I have a lot of sympathy for teachers. My mom was a longtime elementary teacher, and I remember her toiling away on grades and lesson plans many a night. I also know that teaching today has even more administrative hoops…
I’ve been working at Lane County Waste Management since 2022. Soon after I started, in 2023, we began hosting Fix-It Fairs. For those who may not be familiar, Fix-It Fairs are free public events where attendees work with fixers (also…
While U.S. plastic recycling rates have historically hovered between 5 and 10 percent, Oregon continues to lead the way, with rates trending higher—around 13.7 percent, according to a 2020 report from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. There’s room for…
There is something uplifting – even soul-nourishing – when I see young folks mobilize for a good cause. It makes me feel confident about the future when I see these community members stand up for what they believe in, even…