Sustainable living
Make the region greener at home, in your garden, at the store and on the road. Sustainable living renews rather than depletes the planet's resources and Metro can show you how.
At Home and in your garden
Healthy home
Learn less-toxic ways to clean, maintain, repair and improve your house and yard, handle moss and mercury safely, care for your pets and more...Go
Natural gardening
You can grow a garden that's not only beautiful and abundant, but also safe for children, pets, forests and streams. Find out how with tips from Metro's experts, tours, seminars, learning gardens, guides and more...Go
MetroPaint: quality recycled latex paint
MetroPaint is a high quality, affordable, 100 percent recycled latex paint produced in Portland, Oregon, since 1992. Metro sells recycled latex paint in 5-gallon pails and 1-gallon cans...Go
Step up your green game
Just one can of garbage a year? Metro recycling expert Betty Shelley does it. From Betty’s sustainability secrets to easy steps for curbing junk mail, discover ways to step up your green game with these special features and seasonal tips...Go
Getting around
Walk there!
Learn about the new, free iPhone Walk There! app and the printed guidebook. Find walking resources, maps and safety information in English and en español...Go
Bike there!
Find bike safety information, videos and resources in English and en español. Learn where to purchase the Bike There! map, and view the interactive version of the map...Go
Share a ride
Carpooling and van sharing help reduce traffic congestion and pollution and they’re convenient! Get tips on how to share and find a ride...Go
Public transportation
Catching a bus or taking the MAX? Check schedules and use trip planners for the Portland-Vancouver area's public transit services...Go