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Lauren Norris
July 2, 2015

First Hand Report: Human Costs of Consumption

Lauren Norris
July 2, 2015
First Hand Report: Human Costs of Consumption

Unchecked consumption effects the lives of people in far away places like Guatemala. Here are some first hand observations of how.

Tagged: Guatemala, Economy, Consumption, Equity

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Lauren Norris
July 2, 2015

Blue Heron Closes, But Paper Recycling Will Stay Local

Lauren Norris
July 2, 2015
Blue Heron Closes, But Paper Recycling Will Stay Local

Closure of Blue Heron Papermill in Oregon City means the loss of local jobs and demonstrates the challenge of keeping recycling local. But local paper recycling continues. There are ways that we can help to keep it that way. 

Tagged: Paper, Economy, Recycling

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Julie Hernandez
July 1, 2015

Oregonians Recycling at All-time Highest Rate

Julie Hernandez
July 1, 2015
Oregonians Recycling at All-time Highest Rate

The annual data from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is out and things are looking good! Oregonians are recycling, composting and burning material for energy at 53.9%. We also had the lowest per capita disposal rate in the 22 years that this survey has been conducted!

Tagged: Reports, Recycling

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Lauren Norris
July 1, 2015

Residential Renter Project

Lauren Norris
July 1, 2015
Residential Renter Project

The City of Portland launches a two part campaign to improve access to recycling and composting to renters. This fall Master Recyclers will help the City inform landlords of their responsibilities to provide adequate services. 

Tagged: Equity

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Lauren Norris
June 30, 2015

Tour of Total Reclaim Electronics Recycler

Lauren Norris
June 30, 2015
Tour of Total Reclaim Electronics Recycler

Sixteen Master Recyclers toured Total Reclaim on March 29, 2013 to learn how they manage the sorting, dismantling and recycling of e-waste and Styrofoam™ in Portland.

Tagged: Electronics, Tour

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