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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

Read more here

 

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Sustainable Growth Bounty 2009: Sustainable food classes for Portland

Read more here

 

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Winter weather information for garbage and recycling services

Read more here


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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!

 

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Office of Sustainable Development

721 NW 9th Ave, Suite 195  Portland OR 97209

Phone: 503-823-7222 | FAX: 503-823-5311 | TDD: 503-823-6868

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