Go Green Eugene Oregon

a blog about environmental issues and sustainable living in the Lane County area of Oregon

The environmental ugliness of being pretty

Have you examined your beauty routine? Are there ways you can change your hygiene and beauty habits that could help the environment? Consider how you get your hair styled - do you have to use blow dryers and hair product before you can leave the house? Some changes are harder to make than others because of cultural ideals, but perhaps these should be questioned for the benefit of the environment.

Pics and rant from Earth Day in Eugene, EWEB Plaza

Great weather, nice turn out for Earth Day in Eugene last weekend. Managed to catch a little of the Blair St. Mugwumps and the global warming talk by Alder Fuller. I wish I’d have been able to hear the panel from[...]

30 trees planted in downtown Eugene for Arbor Day 2009

With a background of bicyclists headed to the second weekend of Saturday market, and a bit of Saturday morning traffic, a crowd gathered on the corner of 13th and Olive to participate in[...]

Eugene gathers to discuss carbon emissions regulation

When a politically focused event is called “Brewhaha” (emphasis on “Brew”), it can tempt those who might not otherwise be inclined to turn out and hear[...]

Food for Lane County plant sale, April 4th

Didn't get that greenhouse constructed yet? Feeling late on the planting season this year? Have no fear: You can get some plants for your garden and support the local food bank on Saturday, April 4th,[...]

Stormwater, rain garden workshop comes to Eugene, OR

Sustainable stormwater solutions for the Willamette Valley: OEC, in partnership with OSU Extension/Oregon Sea Grant and [...]

Farmers market meals — Eating local in Eugene is easy

Last weekend I went to the Saturday Farmer's Market at Mazzi's in South Eugene and picked up some great ingredients for cooking local meals. Eating local has so many benefits,[...]