Gaging Oregon’s green future in a period of uncertainty

It’s challenging to predict the future of Oregon’s sustainable economy in times like this. A global pandemic, followed by wildfires up and down the West Coast, have decimated “business as usual” in a state reputed for its progressiveness and commitment to ‘green living.’ Oregon’s environmental friendliness is longstanding, having surfaced nearly 50 years ago. Oregon’s Bottle Bill in 1971 was a recycling milestone, the first such legislation in the country enabling consumers to redeem…