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Welcome Becky, Our New Youth Education Program Manager!
Becky Yaeger (she/her) just joined our team! We warmly welcome her to The Environmental Center. In this…
1% for the Planet Business Spotlight: Fresh Off The Grid
Whether you are just learning about The Environmental Center or you have been aware of us for…
Rethink Waste Announces 2022 Community Innovation Fund Recipients
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is thrilled to showcase the recipients of the 2022 Community Innovation…
Rural Challenges for Electric School Buses
Let’s talk about rural bus fleets, which comprise the bulk of EPA’s 7,000 plus prioritized school districts. The priority makes…
From Bend, Oregon to Katmai, Alaska
The Future of Youth Education at TEC Youth Education has been a key pillar of The Environmental…
Rethink Waste Manager Receives Statewide Recognition
We are proud to announce that our Rethink Waste Project Program Manager, Udara Abeysekera Bickett, has been…
EPA Clean School Bus Application Screenshot
Below is a screenshot, for reference purposes only, taken June 15, 2022, of the (easy!) EPA application…
Welcome Sophia, Our Project Zero Intern!
Sophia Rosenberg (she/her/hers) comes to The Environmental Center through the PGE Project Zero Internship program, connecting young…
Three Key Tips for Landing Electric School Bus Funding
With Federal Clean School Bus Funding for 5 years (2022-2027), my advice: apply for ESB funds whether…
ACTION ALERT: Final Push to Pass The Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities Rules
Update 6/21/22: The Land Conservation & Development Commission (LCDC) passed only temporary rules in late-May, which means…
The 2022 Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund is Accepting Applications Through May 30
Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or…
Why to choose Electric over Propane School Buses?
Hello colleagues, I’ll be transparent about my agenda: I want the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program to be flooded…