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tagged: Recycling

May 02, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Recyclers Limit Plastic Collection As China Stops Buying

Oregon recyclers have stopped accepting certain kinds of plastic because China has stopped buying them. Continue reading →

Filed under: Environment, Sustainability, Recycling

April 08, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

A Proposal To Make All Fast Food Packaging Recyclable

A bill in the California Legislature would require fast food chains to use all compostable or recyclable packaging – and to make sure a good portion of that packaging is actually diverted from landfills and storm drains. Would you vote for it? Continue reading →

Filed under: Sustainability, Environment, Recycling, Composting, Garbage

April 04, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

What Happens To Recycled Batteries?

As Portland-based Bettery tries to woo more people into using rechargeable batteries, what is happening to the alkaline batteries dropped off for recycling? In the Northwest, there’s a fair chance they’re getting melted down and turned into rebar. Continue reading →

Filed under: Environment, Sustainability, Recycling

April 04, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Rechargeable Battery Dispensers Debut At Whole Foods

A handful of Whole Foods grocery stores in the Portland and Seattle areas are adding a new kind of vending machine to their stores this week. The machines are stocked with rechargeable batteries that customers can buy in packs of four and return when they're spent. Continue reading →

Filed under: Environment, Sustainability, Recycling, Bettery

April 03, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Portland Oil Recycling Company Mired In PCB-Laden Oil

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Portland-based Oil Re-Refining Company to dispose of 150,000 gallons of PCB-contaminated oil or face a $450,000 penalty. Continue reading →

Filed under: Environment, Land, PCBs, Recycling

Jan. 22, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

"Landfill Harmonic" Turns Trash Into Music

Landfill Harmonic film teaser from Landfill Harmonic on Vimeo. Continue reading →

Filed under: Sustainability, Recycling

Dec. 21, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Tips On Recycling Holiday Wrapping Paper

I've always hated seeing beautiful wrapping paper tossed out moments after holiday gifts are unwrapped. Continue reading →

Filed under: Sustainability, Recycling

Dec. 17, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Turning Scrap Bikes Into Christmas Presents

A program in McMinnville that rescues and restores used bikes from scrap piles will be delivering 20 bicycles to children in shelters this Christmas. Continue reading →

Filed under: Sustainability, Bicycles, Recycling

Dec. 12, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

What Happens To Recycled Christmas Lights?

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Filed under: Sustainability, Recycling

Dec. 04, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Portland Garbage Drops 38 Percent With Curbside Composting

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has compiled curbside collection data for the past year and found households are producing 38 percent less garbage than they were before the city's curbside composting program started. Continue reading →

Filed under: Land, Composting, Garbage, Recycling

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In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.

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