Five new laws to reduce waste and toxics going into effect in Oregon in 2025
The new year brings with it new protections for the health, safety and well being for Oregonians.
Right to repair
Repairing our stuff could be a big part of eliminating electronic waste — the fastest growing waste stream in the world.
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The Oregon legislature delivered key wins for the environment
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Governor Kotek signs the Right to Repair Act into law
The Right to Repair Act clears final legislative hurdle, goes to Governor Kotek’s desk
Oregon’s Right to Repair Act gets one step closer to passage
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RELEASE: In new year, new laws will reduce waste and toxics in Oregon
On January 1st, 2025, several policies go into effect in Oregon that will protect public health, reduce waste, improve recycling and keep electronic devices in use for longer.
Oregon Senate passes Right to Repair Act with bipartisan support
On Tuesday, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1596 with a vote of 25-5, getting Oregonians one step closer to being able to fix our personal electronics and household appliances.
Right to Repair advances in the legislature
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Energy & Environment passed Senate Bill 1596 with a vote of 4-1, getting Oregonians one step closer to being able to fix our personal electronics and household appliances.
Environment Oregon’s 2024 program agenda
We outline our program priorities for 2024, which includes protecting Oregon's special places, reducing plastic pollution, investing in climate solutions and more.
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Here are 10 examples of how our advocates won positive results for the public and the planet in 2023.