

Eugene Company Reduces Carbon Footprint with New Refrigeration
A Eugene-based company is taking steps to not only provide better food, but also reduce its carbon footprint in the process.
Students Reuse Tree That Smashed Provost's Car
Students in the Product Design Department cut up the tree, which will be used to make furniture for the provost's office.
Styrofoam Recycling Now Available In Eugene
A new program run by St. Vincent de Paul's aims to keep the non-biodegradable material out of the landfill.
Weekly Farmer's Market Begins at UO Campus
Four local farms will sell fresh fruits and vegetables to students during the first week, starting October 29.
Geologists Claim Vineyard Soil Doesn't Influence Wine Taste
Winemakers in the Umpqua Valley say soil and climate make all the difference, even if science says that minerals from the soil don't influence taste.
Growing Christmas Cactus
Here are some tips on the best way to grow your own.
Keeping Poinsettias All Year
It's a plant that you traditionally see around the holidays. Though poinsettias can stick around all year long if you just know how to take care of them.
RRR Rainwater Harvesting
The Water Conservation School at LCC is using a new system to reduce the amount of water students use while keeping their garden green.
Fiber Fuels
With the price of gas skyrocketing, the government is encouraging researchers to look for other forms of fuel.
Corvallis Farmers' Market - locally grown produce
Recycle your used pets stuff.. leashes, collars, pet food, and blankets. All items will be donated to Greenhill Human Society. We will be accepting donations from Oct. 1st- Nov. 25th.
While you are waiting for the water to get warm enough to get in the shower, put a plastic 5 gallon bucket in there to catch the water and use it for plants, flushing the toilet, pet water, etc.
To reduce my electric heating bill recent years, I wear ONE warm hat indoors, TWO pairs of heavy socks and THREE jerseys and sweaters.
Conserve water by turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth, checking the toilet for leaks, landscaping with succulents and native plants that require less water, and using low-flow fixtures.
Check with your local recycling program to learn what materials are accepted, then take steps to keep recyclable paper, cardboard, glass, metal, electronics and plastics out of your trash.
When rinsing dishes under running water, use a large bowl to catch rinse water. Keep a 5 gallon bucket near sink to empty water into as you rinse. Then take water outside to use for plants.
Give a green tip to a friend. CLICK HERE to submit your Green Tips to GreenSPACE..
Carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation when you can.
Produce less trash. Use recyclable products, such as fiber shopping bags and glass food containers, go paperless and compost food waste rather than trashing it.
Change light bulbs, appliances, TV's and computers to those that have earned EPA's ENERGY STAR rating. Adjust heating and cooling by two degrees. Turn off lights when you leave a room.