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Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation

The Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation provides advice and advocacy to Multnomah County on sustainability issues affecting our community, the environment, and the economy.

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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 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 and Agendas

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

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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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Renewable Energy

Advocating for Clean Energy and Ratepayer Protections

How energy regulation in Oregon works, and how Multnomah County's Office of Sustainability engages with the Oregon Public Utilities Commission to advocate for a cleaner, more equitable energy system.

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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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Central Library

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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The Greenhouse Effect

Climate Change Basics

Learn more about how and why climate change happens.

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Climate Change Preparation Strategy

This Strategy explores the risks that climate change poses in our region, and identifies a set of actions to strengthen our community against these vulnerabilities.

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