On May Day, 2010, a lucky dozen Master Recyclers toured PCC Rock Creek Campus’ vermicomposting closed-loop system. Hosted by Erin Stanforth, PCC Rock Creek Sustainability Coordinator, Master Recyclers learned about the innovative efforts employed at the school. Later this year, 200 gallons of weekly post-consumer waste from the school will become feedstock as part of an innovative UK-developed composting effort on campus. Kelly Bryan (Class 35) Wrote about what they learned.
10 Avenues to a Climate Friendly Kitchen
Local government, businesses, communities and households will all need to take part in tackling climate change. People are finding that making changes can be a positive experience. Folks are shifting their priorities – elevating experiences over things –enjoying better memories, healthier lifestyles, and stronger relationships. The kitchen is a very satisfying place to get started.
Here are 10 actions Portlanders are taking to Get More of the Good Stuff in the kitchen. They are ranked based on their environmental impacts - starting with the highest climate change impact to the lowest.
A Focus on Paper
Spring 2009 Tour: Four Adventures
Metal Recovery
Three key messages for metal recycling: 1) A clear list of accepted metals for curbside recycling exists. 2) There are some simple tricks to capture some of the smaller and flatter pieces. 3) Call Metro’s Recycle Information Center at (503)234-3000 for the local depots to recycle hard to process metal objects.