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.

22nd Annual Fix-It Fair season begins Nov 22

Free Fix-It Fairs connect residents with resources to help save money at home.  Learn more here.

Ecoroof Incentive Program welcomes applications

The City's Bureau of Environmental Services has launched the Ecoroof Incentive Program to help fund ecoroof projects in Portland. Visit www.portlandonline.com/bes/ecoroof for details. Application deadline is December 1, 2008.

Recycling and the economy

Recycling right makes a big difference!