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Buy Recycled

Creating a strong market for recycled products is key to completing the recycling process. Consumers close the loop when they purchase products made from recycled materials.

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Commute Options

Sustainable transportation options are an essential part of our region’s strategy to prevent pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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County Sustainability Initiatives

View a PDF of the Multnomah County Sustainability Timeline.

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Energy

Multnomah County has maintained an active energy program since 1994.

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Glass

Recycling glass items

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Graphic of buildings sprouting leaves

Green Building

Multnomah County promotes high performance green building practices that protect Multnomah County's natural and built environment.

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Amy Joslin Eco-Roof on the County Headquarters Building

Multnomah County Eco-Roofs/Green Roofs

What is an eco-roof or a green roof? Eco-roofs or green roofs are roofs that are covered with living plant material.

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Recycling Data

Recycling data

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Sustainability - Indicators - CROPS

Sustainability - Indicators - CROPS

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Sustainability - Indicators - Waste Prevention & Recycling

Sustainability - Indicators - Waste Prevention & Recycling

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Sustainability in Information Technology

Studies show that the best way to save money in IT is to reduce energy consumption, scale back on our need for additional materials or capacity and recycle and reuse what we have.

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Sustainability Policies

Sustainability is an attempt to provide the best outcomes for the human and natural environments both now and into the indefinite future. Sustainability affects every level of organization, from th...

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Sustainable Purchasing

In 2010, Multnomah County adopted a new Sustainable Purchasing Policy in order to use its purchasing power to reflect the values of our community.

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Climate Crisis

Multnomah County is working to address climate change. Check out our progress and learn about resources we have available for you to take action and prepare for everyday impacts.

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The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners from left to right Commissioners Stegman, Jayapal, Kafoury, Vega Pederson, and Mereian.,

100% Renewable by 2050

In 2017, Multnomah County and City of Portland committed to transition the community to 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy by 2050.

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Climate Action Plan 2009

2009 Climate Action Plan

The 2009 Climate Action Plan serves as a 40-year roadmap for the institutional and individual change needed to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.

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Meeting Minutes from the Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation

Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation Meeting Minutes

Advisory Committee on Sustainability and Innovation (ACSI) meeting minutes.

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Letters from the Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation

Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation Policy Recommendations

Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation provide letters to the Board of Commissioners that include policy recommendations representing community priorities.

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Bike Month 2022

Bike Month

This May, attend the Office of Sustainability and City of Gresham's Bike Month events, designed to educate and provide you with an opportunity to move your body and become more comfortable on wheels.

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Oil Train

Briefing: Oil-by-Rail Cargo Movement in Multnomah County

Office of Sustainability releases briefing on the risk to human health and property from the shipment of crude oil by rail through Multnomah County.

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CEI Hub Seismic Risk Analysis

Public comment opportunity on DRAFT Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Seismic Risk Analysis. Analysis aims to better characterize risk at the site. Comments are due by August 1st.

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Central Library achieves Sustainability at Work Gold certification

Multnomah County Central Library has achieved Gold certification through the City of Portland's Sustainability at Work recognition program.

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Clean Air Supports Healthy People

Clean Air Supports Healthy People

We asked members of the community: "Why is clean air important to you?" Here is what they had to say.

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Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2017

Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2017

The Climate Action Plan identifies over 170 actions to be completed or significantly underway by 2020. 83% of those actions are on track for completion by 2020.

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