KEZI aired this story -- it's interesting -- check it out...

http://kezi.com/page/132380

Benton County ran into an issue that only recycling could solve. When one of their wooden bridges wasn't long enough they were denied of federal aid.So the county employees had to become resourceful. They picked up the pieces and began building the bridge out of recycled materials.

Tour of Homes 2009

July 26-August 3, 2009

theSAGE Tour Home

Location: 1261 Crenshaw  Eugene, OR 

*Off of Willagillespie Rd, turn onto Clinton Dr., follow Clinton Drive all the way down to Crenshaw.

theSage is straight ahead.  

Eugene is—by Portland standards—perhaps a little sleepy and not as progressive. More business news comes out of Portland. Large employers are few and far between in Eugene and Springfield. Yet the companies of Eugene - Springfield are by no means slow to embrace ‘green goals’.

For the first time, on Monday night June 1, 2009 Oregon Business magazine recognized the 100 Best Green Companies in Oregon. The ceremony was held at the LEED® Platinum Gerding Theater in Portland, with a key note address by Governor Ted Kulongoski.

This may seem just like a congratulatory comment only for the Springfield Chamber but really, it's a shout-out for all our members! Every business, organization, and/or individual that joins GreenLane opens the door to operating a more efficient business that is all about protecting the planet and reducing business expenses at the same time.

Hi from your friends at GreenLane,

Today we are having our networking meeting at Hole in the Wall BBQ in Springfield, Oregon on 18th & Olympic from noon to 1:30. Our speaker will be our own Mr. George Rode, owner of Euro-Asian Auto and Autohaus here in Eugene, Oregon. George will be talking about our carbon footprints and the automobile. You dont want to miss it! Hope to see you all there!

Cheers,

Kristena

Hello GreenLane Friends,

Check this out! Lot's of fun to be had right here in lil' ole Eugene!!!!

TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH YOUR OLD CELL PHONES, IPODS, GAMEBOYS, DIGITAL CAMERAS, NINTENDO DS, GPS DEVICES, MP3 PLAYERS, VOICE RECORDERS, CALCULATORS, AND PDAS

NextStep and Lane County businesses are joining forces to help local residents and businesses recycle their obsolete cell phones, iPods, GameBoys, digital cameras, Nintendo DS, GPS devices, MP3 players, voice recorders, calculators, and PDAs, during a special collection event to be held April 13th through April 30th 2009.

Hi Members and Future Members of GreenLane,

Ethan Nelson, Solid Waste and Green Building Program Manger for the City of Eugene, invited GreenLane to participate in Eugene's first waste free holiday season this year. In King County, Washington, this program runs each year from Nov. 15th to December 31st. In the program, participating business and organizations offer discounts on services and products that encourage consumers to purchase holiday gifts that minimize waste.