City of Portland
Office of Sustainable Development

A better future. A better now.

Dan Saltzman, Commissioner  |  Susan Anderson, Director

What is OSD?

Founded in 2000, the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development (OSD) brings together community partners to promote a healthy and prosperous future for Portland. OSD advances improvements and innovation in:

• reducing global warming emissions,
• energy efficiency and renewable energy,
• biofuels,
• waste reduction and recycling,
• sustainable economic development,
• sustainable food systems, and
• green building practices.

What's happening?

Fix-It Fair helps you live healthier and save money at home

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Winter weather information for garbage and recycling services

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OSD seeks public comment on proposed green building policy

Read about the policy and submit comments here.

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Green Investment Fund now accepting applications

City of Portland and Energy Trust of Oregon offer $425,000 for innovative, high performance green buildings.

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Recycling and the economy 

Recycling right makes a big difference!