More routes, more bicycling, more fun
Gear up for bicycling fun with Metro's eighth edition Bike There! map. Learn more
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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
Green cleaners – the less toxic option
Save money, protect your family and the environment by using safe simple ingredients to clean your home...Go
Tips for waste prevention
Recycling is important. But reducing your waste in the first place is an even better way to conserve resources...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
Guide to effective composting
Discover how to save money and reduce waste by composting food scraps and yard waste. Learn different methods, and read about easy solutions to composting problems...Go
Nature-friendly home improvement
With a little planning and inspiration, you can create a home that balances beauty and comfort with sustainable resource use and environmental health...Go
Getting around
Walk there!
Walking is great for your health and is effective for short trips or when combined with other travel options. Learn about walking events and activities and discover 50 treks in and around Portland and Vancouver...Go
Bike there!
In a region known for great cycling routes, biking is a popular and speedy way to get to your destination. Find a route, join a bike club or get news on the latest biking events...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
Recycling resources
Recycle at home
When it comes to recycling at home, the residents of the region are national leaders. Find out how you can help to make a difference.
Recycle at work
Whether you work at an office, a restaurant or a construction site, Metro can help you reduce, reuse and recycle. Plus, find out how to donate leftover food, sell your salvaged materials and save money on your garbage bill.
Recycle at school
Teach your students about recycling. Metro develops and maintains a wide selection of materials and programs for schools in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.
Metro Recycling Information hotline
The Metro Recycling Information hotline provides recycling and disposal information and referrals in the Portland metropolitan area.
Related Internet links
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The Tolman Guide for Green Living in Portland
(http://www.tolmanguide.geog.pdx.edu/)
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Neighborhood Climate Action Planning Handbook
(http://southeastuplift.org/files/neighborhoodclimateactionplanninghandbook.pdf)
coming soon
New edition
Construction Salvage and Recycling Toolkit
Save money and keep building materials out of the landfill with Metro’s updated recycler directory for contractors, developers and architects. It's the go-to listing of more than 100 local sites.Go
new edition
Grow Smart, Grow Safe
Enjoy a beautiful, productive garden without toxic chemicals. Metro’s updated consumer guide ranks 600 pesticides, fertilizers and soil amendments, helping you find products least hazardous to people, pets and the planet. Download