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Lauren Norris
August 1, 2017

How Safe is that Wool Suit?

Lauren Norris
August 1, 2017
How Safe is that Wool Suit?

I ran into an adorable wool suit dress that I just had to have. I checked out the tag and was terribly disappointed to run into those dreaded three words: DRY CLEAN ONLY. I wondered, "how toxic is that anyway?"

Tagged: Toxics

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Lauren Norris
June 30, 2017

Recycling is not equally available to everyone

Lauren Norris
June 30, 2017
Recycling is not equally available to everyone

Chances are if you live in a multifamily community in our region, your recycling is not working for you. A new study determines that it is a systems problem more than a lack of knowledge or concern on the part of tenants.

Tagged: Recycling, Equity

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Lauren Norris
May 31, 2017

Why We Recycle and Why We Recycle Right

Lauren Norris
May 31, 2017

Recycling is all about making new products from old ones.

It’s as much about economics as it is about the environment. For a material to get recycled into a new good it needs two things: a market that can use the material and a way to get that material from the consumer to the market.

Sounds simple, but...

Tagged: Recycling

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Lauren Norris
May 4, 2017

Gatherings Gone Green

Lauren Norris
May 4, 2017

Big or small, getting together can generate waste. But gatherings are also celebrations of our community. So it makes sense that we pause to ensure they demonstrate our shared values for each other and the planet. Master Recyclers help events get their green on

Tagged: Event Recovery

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Lauren Norris
March 30, 2017

Notes from a Fair-Weather Backyard Composter

Lauren Norris
March 30, 2017
Notes from a Fair-Weather Backyard Composter

When Portland started collecting food scraps at the curbside, I was delighted to empty my kitchen compost container into the yard debris roll cart instead of my backyard compost pile.

What’s not to love?? 

Tagged: Compost

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