
How plastic in the ocean hurts animals
Plastic pollution is injuring, sickening and killing wildlife — from seabirds and turtles to seals and whales
State Director, Environment Oregon
On staff: 2006-2009; 2010 to present
B.A., magna cum laude, University of Arizona
As director of Environment Oregon, Celeste develops and runs campaigns to win real results for Oregon’s environment. She has worked on issues ranging from preventing plastic pollution, stopping global warming, defending clean water, and protecting our beautiful places. Celeste’s organizing has helped to reduce kids’ exposure to lead in drinking water at childcare facilities in Oregon, encourage transportation electrification, ban single-use plastic grocery bags, defend our bedrock environmental laws and more. She is also the author of the children’s book, Myrtle the Turtle, empowering kids to prevent plastic pollution. Celeste lives in Portland, Ore., with her husband and two daughters, where they frequently enjoy the bounty of Oregon’s natural beauty.
Plastic pollution is injuring, sickening and killing wildlife — from seabirds and turtles to seals and whales
First ‘producer responsibility’ law in US for packaging, paper products takes effect
The 2025 Oregon legislative session is over. The Oregon legislature delivered some modest wins for the environment, but there's a lot more work to be done.
Oregon's recycling system is getting an update. Here's a list of what you'll be able to recycle in Oregon starting on July 1st, 2025.
The Recycling Modernization Act officially launched on July 1st, 2025. We break down what changes you can expect.