The City of Portland
Office of Sustainable Development

A better future. A better now.

Dan Saltzman, Commissioner  |  Susan Anderson, Director

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.

Build It Green! Tour of Homes

Saturday, September 20, 2008

$15 Adult | $10 Car-free, student, honored citizen | Free for children under 14 

Click here to learn more about the tour.

Click here to buy tickets now.

Free Solar Energy Workshop September 27!

This free workshop covers the basics of why solar is a smart choice in Oregon.

Read all about it.

Goodbye Old Yellow Recycling Bins...

Hello, New Blue Recycling Roll Carts!

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A Correction from the Office of Sustainable Development:

Portland residents received a letter in the packet accompanying their new roll carts. The Web site address that directed people for additional roll cart information was incorrect. The correct address is: www.portlandonline.com/osd/carts.