Housed within DEQ’s Materials Management Program, the Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine grant program has been funding community projects since the early 90’s. With a dedicated funding area for each grant cycle, the 2026 cycle will select projects that reduce the harmful environmental and human-health impacts of toxic substances found in building materials. A total of $2Continue reading “Road to Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grant”
Category Archives: GreenState Podcast
Water Quality Trading Part 1 – Innovative Approaches
Warm water from wastewater treatment plants can cause pollution problems downstream. Enter water quality trading, an innovative approach to improving water quality by restoring streambank vegetation around Oregon. Brian Creutzburg, an alternative compliance specialist at DEQ, joins Dylan Darling for the first of two episodes about water quality trading. You’ll hear some of Brian’s appearanceContinue reading “Water Quality Trading Part 1 – Innovative Approaches”
Climate Protection Program back in action in Oregon
Oregon has reinstated its Climate Protection Program. The Environmental Quality Commission adopted the Climate Protection Program in November 2024. So, DEQ Climate Protection Manager Nicole Singh joined the GreenState podcast to explain how the program aims to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon over the next 25 years. “It’s an ambitious program,” Singh saidContinue reading “Climate Protection Program back in action in Oregon”
Updates to the AQI
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made adjustments to the Air Quality Index, or AQI. So Dylan and Jennifer Horton discuss how to use the tool during wildfire smoke season in Oregon. And DEQ air monitoring expert Matt Shrensel goes deeper into what the changes to the AQI mean and why they were made.
Return of the EV Rebate
That’s right! The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program has reopened for two months this year. Right now is the time for those living in Oregon to purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or a new zero-emission motorcycle and get money back. However, there are important detailsContinue reading “Return of the EV Rebate”
More About Asbestos
Handyman Bob was a radio personality in the Portland metro area for nearly 10 years. He’s now an accredited contractor who conducts asbestos surveys. So DEQ’s Hillarie Sales and Dylan Darling had Bob Strong (that’s his real name) join them on the podcast to learn more about asbestos. Bob shared stories from the field andContinue reading “More About Asbestos”
All About Asbestos
Homeowners, potential homebuyers, and renters, if you plan on renovating or demolishing a home in Oregon you need to think about asbestos – a natural mineral that might be in your building materials. DEQ’s Hillarie Sales and Dylan Darling help make asbestos regulations relatable by talking with two inspectors from DEQ, and an Oregon HealthContinue reading “All About Asbestos”
A new future for old mattresses
Mattress are bulky and made up of layers of materials, including wood, steel and foam. This has made them a problem in landfills and a candidate for recycling. GreenState podcast co-hosts Dylan Darling and Katie Romano visit a mattress recycling facility in Eugene to learn how the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane CountyContinue reading “A new future for old mattresses”
Waste Not, Want Not: Food Planning and Shopping Tips for the Holidays
Food waste can cause a sour taste after the fun of holiday feasting. So, GreenState podcast co-hosts Dylan Darling and Katie Romano catch up with two DEQ food waste prevention experts to learn how to better plan and shop ahead of holiday meals. The advice is good year round and taking on food waste isContinue reading “Waste Not, Want Not: Food Planning and Shopping Tips for the Holidays”
Director Leah Feldon joins the GreenState DEQ podcast for a conversation
Leah Feldon has a long history with DEQ – nearly two decades – starting in the Office of Compliance and Enforcement and later serving as deputy director. The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission, which oversees DEQ, selected Feldon as the agency’s new director in February. Director Feldon had a conversation with outgoing Communications manager Harry EsteveContinue reading “Director Leah Feldon joins the GreenState DEQ podcast for a conversation”