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Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention
City actions to reduce waste and use of hazardous substances

Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
City actions to use energy more sustainably

Purchasing Practices
City strategies for more sustainable purchasing

Sustainable City Government Partnership
Resources to help bureaus develop sustainability plans.

Sustainable City Government

Solar powered parking meter

On December 20, 2006, Portland's City Council adopted a resolution creating the Sustainable City Government Partnership , a collaborative citywide effort to integrate sustainable practices and resource efficiency into municipal operations. View the following PDF file to learn more: BIP #18 – Sustainable City Government Partnership.

From installing solar-powered parking meters to purchasing recycled paper, all bureaus of the City of Portland are engaged in making city government operations more cost and resource efficient.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is working with other bureaus and with Multnomah County to identify opportunities for improvement and change our practices.

Sustainable City Principles
Adopted November 1994 by City Council

Sustainable City Highlights
Examples of City of Portland efforts to reduce energy and water consumption, reduce waste and keep Portland's air and water clean.

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

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