Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hosting a community event often includes piles of disposable plates, cups, and utensils destined for the landfill – but Lane County has a better solution. Thanks to the Sustainable Events Services (SES) Program, event organizers with more than 250 attendees…
■ What: Re-Imagine Earth Day Celebration ■ When: Sunday, April 13, 2-6 p.m. ■ Where: Eugene Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave. Art, performers, games, learning, and food. These are the ingredients of the inaugural “Re-Imagine Earth Day Celebration…
Every so often (though not often enough), the stars align where business interests align perfectly with environmental sustainability. Such is the case concerning a new partnership between the city of Eugene, the Eugene Chamber of Commerce, and the Viking Textile…
Imagine being unhoused during a recent Lane County heat wave, a freezing weather event, or when wildfires created some of the unhealthiest conditions on planet Earth in 2020. The climate crisis will have a disproportionate impact on our most vulnerable…
It’s likely a safe bet you have some old electronics lying around the house. Think laptops, cell phones, cords, cables, monitors, keyboards, speakers, tablets, game consoles, remotes, or AV equipment. Maybe even VCRs! You get the point. We all have…
In my job, I run across many screaming statistics about solid waste, pollution, and climate change that sometimes make me stop and say, “Yikes.” Just in time for the holidays, I ran across these statistics from the nonprofit ReFED regarding…
As we head into the holiday season, Waste Wise Lane County is giving Lane County residents lots of opportunities to get involved in waste prevention and sustainability-related activities, starting with two next weekend. Springfield Fix-It Fair Join us for music,…
Over the past year, I’ve been fortunate to make some energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades to my home. During this process, I examined the feasibility of installing solar panels. As it turned out, my home was not a great candidate…
The other day, I came across a magazine article articulating the disconnect between the science of climate change and environmental sustainability and our education system. Specifically, the Education Week article examined teachers’ low confidence levels when tackling sustainability-related topics in…
I have a friend who seems to know everyone in his Springfield neighborhood—and I mean really know. For at least a half dozen houses in either direction, he’s cultivated relationships in which he and his neighbors share everything from propane…