With so many smart kids running around the University of Oregon, it's no wonder Eugene is the king of sustainable living.
I arrived in the cloak of darkness because, shh! don't tell, I discovered Woodburn's tax-free outlet shopping!
Just off I-5 about 75 minutes north of Eugene, I did the unsustainable thing at Northface (because I didn't need a thing), and bought one dress, three shirts and a pair of socks.
After dinner at Elmer's where my waiter preached to the choir that he'd escaped from Los Angeles in a moment of "I'm not going to take this traffic and smog-checks anymore!" I headed for Eugene on a two-lane highway.
Since I arrived late last night, I haven't yet explored Eugene. So I'll share what I've learned thus far about Eugene's legendary sustainability efforts.
BRING Recycling is one of our country's oldest non-profit recyclers and according to board member John Fischer, who I quote from Eugene Magazine,
"Before I tell you what you can recycle and where, you have to make a promise. Raise your right hand and repeat after me: "I, (avid recycler), do hereby swear that I will drive only ful loads of recylcing to local sites, or will take partial loads only when I will be going near the recycle sites anyway."
Sustainable Eugene is the community web site that details everything sustainable going on in the city and how you can learn too.
Eugene Water and Electric Board is going green & clean. Clean energy is most important when considering clean air and climate change. I haven't had a chance to check out their efforts but I will.
Go Green Eugene is their community blog, though I just noticed they haven't updated in awhile; nonetheless there's valuable information.
And dear to my heart, I'll end today's round-up with Lane Regional Air Protection Agency.
Photo was taken north of Eugene but gives you idea of terrain nearby. I'll take Eugene photos soon and replace.
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