This could be the year that your bottle return could double if Governor Kulongoski has his way. Modernizing the bottle bill would also have positive environmental impacts since the recycling rate for deposit containers is substantially higher compared to non-deposit containers.

The governor is rumored to release a key bill that sets up a new Jobs, Energy and Schools fund to provide grants and loans for weatherization upgrades in K-12 schools across Oregon.

BPA(bisphenol A) is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, epoxy resins, and other products. It is a synthetic estrogen linked to breast cancer and other serious health problems. When used in containers, it leaches into the food and liquids in those containers, ending up in our bodies. Oregon lawmakers are supporting a Senate Bill that would help reduce BPA found in many products.

For safer, more livable communities, it’s time for safer, easier recycling of mercury-containing light bulbs. Product Stewardship for Oregon Mercury Lighting (SB 529) helps Oregonians take better care of the enviroment.

we need your help to protect DEQ employees and their positions in order to preserve our state for future generations! We believe in protecting our members and their jobs in the Oregon department of DEQ so they can continue helping our enviroment.