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  • E-Cycles Program Gains in 2011
    electronics recylcing
    The Oregon E-Cycles Program showed its third consecutive year of gains in total pounds of materials collected in 2011, according to final figures released by DEQ. Oregon E-Cycles is a network of more than 220 collection sites and recycling facilities statewide that accepts unwanted computers, monitors and televisions for free.
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Oregon Clean Fuels Program
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Nearly a third of Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions come from burning gasoline and diesel in our cars and trucks. To meet Oregon's greenhouse gas reduction goals, the state is exploring many approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2012 report found that air quality is improving in America’s most polluted cities. Check the state of Oregon’s air right now! DEQ’s monitoring network provides real-time information about air quality in many parts of Oregon.
Portland Harbor Feasibility Study Sessions Scheduled
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Find out about local info sessions to discuss proposed clean-up options for contaminated soil and river sediment at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site.
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