Programs

Deconstruction

Program
Requirements and resources for deconstructing – rather than demolishing – older buildings in Portland.
Deconstruction workers climbing on top of a roof sheathing

Equity in Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

Program
Working to increase the participation of women and minority workers, and reducing barriers to economic opportunities for minority-owned and women-owned companies. 

Master Recycler Program

Program
Take this 8-week course on waste prevention and recycling then volunteer 30 hours to share what you learned.
Group photo of 20+ people of diverse ages and races wearing hardhats

Public Trash Cans

Program
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability provides and manages public place garbage cans around Portland.
View of downtown cross walk showing public trash cans on either side of the street. Trash cans are black with art on the side showing big foot on one and a hamburger on another.

Resourceful PDX

Program
Save money, support your community and conserve natural resources while enjoying more time with friends and family.
Woman and child looking inside an old decorative box at a resale shop

Sustainability at Work

Program
Learn how to green your business, from recycling and reducing waste to using less water and energy, with these DIY tools and free resources.
Sustainability at Work logo with four cutout people below, one wearing bike helmet, two looking at recycling poster, and one food worker.

Sustainable Consumption and Production

Program
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability prioritizes efforts to reduce global carbon emissions from the local consumption of goods and services. Our work focuses on partnering with the community to help all Portland residents and local businesses thrive within the resource limits of the planet.
Aerial view of grocery store shelves filled with prepackaged goods

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