One of my favorite things about Oregon is how earth-friendly the people are around here.
For example:
- everyone recycles
- lots of people ride bikes around town instead of driving (Portland has the highest number of bicycle commuters in the nation)
- most coffee places use compostable cups made from 100% recycled material
- shampoo containers can be refilled at local salons instead of being thrown in the trash
- many people use natural water sources for drinking water
- no one litters
- most of the population takes advantage of the abundance of outdoor activities and respects the land
- you can return empty glass bottles and aluminum cans for a cash refund
- there are lots of local businesses here and they're heavily supported
- Portland's public busses are powered by John Deere compressed natural gas (CNG) engines
- the public toilets at the state and national parks are Phoenix toilets (composted with Cedar chips)
- The Oregon Green Schools organization helps set up and maintain permenant waste reduction and resource efficiency programs that improve school environments and communities
- Portland has the most green buildings per capita
I really respect Oregonians. They're way ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to respecting Mother Earth and reducing their carbon footprint.
Go green. You'll help the earth and yourself.
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