Projects and Policies
Major Project and Policy Areas
The Multnomah County Office of Sustainability promotes policies and programs that support local, sustainable agriculture and food systems; economic development in the region; and access to healthy, culturally appropriate...
On October 28th & 29th, 2009, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and Portland City Council unanimously adopted the 2009 Climate Action Plan with a goal of reducing community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by...
Composting is nature's process of recycling organic materials like food scraps into a rich soil known as compost. By composting your organic waste you are returning nutrients back into the soil in order for the cycle...
Multnomah County promotes high performance green building practices that protect Multnomah County's natural and built environment. High performance green buildings are a cost effective fiscal tool and wise government...
Going Green Together Multnomah County is committed to integrating sustainabilty considerations into the way it does business; including the goods and services it buys. This website was created to share the tools and...
Pollution Prevention (P2) is the reduction or elimination of pollution at the source. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 established a national policy that prioritizes prevention of pollution over recycling or...
Multnomah County has a strong commitment to equity in its services including public health, social services, libraries, and education. All residents of Multnomah County have the right to a sustainable and healthy...
Sustainable transportation options are an essential part of our region’s strategy to prevent pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Multnomah County supports the work of regional public transportation agency,...
Popular Issues
- Canned Air Alternatives
- Idling Gets You Nowhere
- Climate Film Contest
- County Digs
- Multnomah Food Action Plan
- Climate Action Plan
- County Digs
- Sustainability Film Series
- Green Meetings & Events
- Take Back the Tap Campaign
- County CROPS
- Recycling 101 Request
- Sustainable Purchasing Policy
- Eco-Roofs
- BUFA
- EcoChallenge
