The 2050 Vision for Materials Management in Oregon is document that guides a sustainable materials management program, focused on understanding and reducing the life cycle environmental impacts of materials, in…
Education
Recycling IQ Kit
To combat recycling stream contamination, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) developed the Recycling IQ Kit. The Kit provides cities and towns with steps, tools, and resources to Improve…
Don’t Waste Food SC
Don’t Waste Food SC (DWFSC) is a collaborative campaign that brings together public- and private-sector stakeholders dedicated to sharing knowledge, coordinating resources, and working together to reduce food waste in…
Concrete Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Program
Oregon DEQ is partnering with the Oregon Concrete and Aggregates Producer Association (OCAPA) to help concrete businesses measure and disclose the environmental impacts of their concrete mixes using Environmental Product…
Reuse, Repair, and Product Lifespan Extension
In December 2016, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) published a Strategic Plan for Reuse, Repair and Extending the Lifespan of Products in Oregon. This report marked the culmination…
Food Product Environmental Footprints
The objective of this study was to review and summarize existing literature regarding the environmental impacts of a variety of foods. The literature is focused on environmental life cycle analyses…
Multi-Tenant Recycling Opportunity Project
In response to changes in Oregon’s recycling laws, the opportunity to recycle is being extended to all residential and commercial tenants of multi-tenant properties. The change will require cities and…
Get Food Smart TN
The Get Food Smart TN initiative is a two-pronged approach to addressing food waste in Tennessee. It is part awareness campaign that seeks to engages consumers, restaurants, schools, businesses, and…
