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med-green-biz.jpg Medford Business Meets Dept. of Energy Challenge
Umpqua Energy is developing a product that turns harmful emission gases into safe nitrogen and oxygen.

recycling.jpg UK Scientists Discover New Way to Recycle
A group of scientists at the University of Warwick in the U.K. have discovered a way to recycle 100 percent of plastic.

recycling.jpg Eugene Company Voted Top Ten Green Business
One Eugene company cracked the top ten for 100 Best Green Businesses in Oregon.

water-bottle.jpeg Proposed Expansion of Bottle Bill
The Oregon House voted Wednesday to make the deposit cover energy drinks, tea bottles and most other beverage containers.

recycling.jpg Thinking About Going Green?
Farmer, author and green business man, Bryan Welch gives three tips to start living sustainably.

biofuel.jpg Merkley Visits Biofuel Station
Senator Jeff Merkley visited a SeQuential Biofuels station Monday in an effort to draw attention to alternative energy solutions.

garden.jpeg Proposed Law Could Permit Reusing Graywater
A new Oregon law could encourage people to re-use their bath and laundry water in their gardens.

home.jpeg INTERVIEW: "The Home of the Future"
Lifestyle expert and safety mom Alison Rhodes joined KEZI 9 News This Morning to share the latest technology to help you run your home.

recycle.jpeg Sustainable Home Show Returns to Lane County
If you are looking for ways to improve your home and you want to do it in a sustainable way, then this is the weekend for you.

solar-panel.jpeg Solar Leasing Program Not Yet Offered in All Counties
The new residential tax credit started in January, but it turns out not all Oregonians would reap the rewards.

casino.jpeg Casino in Canyonville Makes Efforts to Go Green
Seven Feathers Casino is making some big changes to its resort that are expected to bring big bucks in the long run.

recycle-2.jpeg Are Reusable Bags Being Over Produced?
Lane County Waste Management managers say they are still seeing a lot of disposable bags in their dumps.

nonstopnews_1.jpg Wood Stove Change-Out Program Receives Funds
Oregon DEQ awarded $420,000 to LRAPA to replace old, uncertified wood stoves with cleaner burning heating appliances in Oakridge and Westfir.

christmas-trees.jpeg Lot Sells Spray-Free Christmas Trees
Christmas tree lots have popped up all over town, but one on the corner of 28th and Friendly in Eugene stands out.

car-pic.jpg The Longest and Greenest Race of All Time Stops in Coburg
The world's first -- and so far only -- two-seater renewable energy vehicle has made its first stop in America. On Sunday, the stop was in Coburg.

charging-station-pic.jpg Corvallis Co-op Installs Electric Car Charging Stations
The First Alternative Co-Op has installed two level two public electric car charging stations at their north store.

water-bottles.jpeg UPDATE: Proposed Bottle Bill Amendments Passes Legislature
Soon the deposit on soda bottles, iced tea, milk jugs and any plastic bottle could be going up.

recycle-symbol-on-black.jpeg Spencer Butte Middle School Becomes Premier Green School
Spencer Butte Middle School is making big strides in going green with their green class elective, Green Club, and community projects.

crops.jpeg Upfront Costs Hinder Farming Energy Efficiency
Oregon's farmers want to be energy efficient, but many can't afford it.

wind-energy.jpeg Wind Energy Paves the Road to the Future
CEO of American Wind Energy Association, Denise Bodee, joined KEZI 9 News This Morning to look at where Oregon ranks on the wind energy scale.

recycle.jpeg OSU Receives High Sustainability Rating
A solar trailer used to power events around Corvallis is just one part of OSU's sustainable efforts that has helped them receive a gold STARS rating.

biofuel.jpeg Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show Opens
More than 250 exhibits are on display to market the latest in sustainable products and services.

js-bag.jpg Lane County Debates Plastic Bag Ban
The age-old checkout question of paper or plastic could soon change if a proposed bag ban moves forward.

bike.jpg Bike Trailers Could Become Illegal for Oregon Youngsters
It's no secret Eugene is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the nation. But a proposed bill could make Oregon less friendly to young children riding along behind those bikes.

epa.jpeg New EPA Regulations Make Biomass Distinction
An Oregon delegation wins suspension of unfair EPA biomass regulations.

bike.jpeg UO Bike Program Gets New Fleet
The University of Oregon Bike Program has a sizable new fleet of bikes for students to rent, thanks to a recent grant.

js-arcimoto.jpg Arcimoto Ducks-Out Car for BCS Game
The company's owners are going to drive one of their models down to Glendale for the game.

tree.jpeg Company Rents Out Live Christmas Trees
The owners of the lot say it's a sustainable way to ring in the holidays.

cardboard.jpg Douglas County Residents Prefer Recycling to Landfill
Douglas County residents have a better record of recycling than people in half of Oregon's 36 counties.

leaves-to-food_pic.jpg Neighborhood Leaves Put to Good Use
Food for Lane County's community gardens receive neighborhood leaves, which is then turned into compost.  The end result helps feed the hungry.

GreenSPACE News

1-31-mickler-ev-charging-stations.jpg Eugene Installs Electric Charging Stations
The city of Eugene is installing 16 electric vehicle charging stations around town as part of the national EV Project.

12-29-mickler-light-bulb-phase-out.jpg Incandescent Bulbs Will Be Phased Out Starting in 2012
Starting in January 2012, basic incandescent light bulbs will be phased out and more energy efficient bulbs will become a requirement in all households.

unsold-xmas-tree-pic.jpg Unsold Christmas Trees Will be Reused in Unique Ways
Whether they're recycled into wood chips, given away to those in need, or donated for different animals to use, many Corvallis Christmas trees will not go to waste this year.