Beyond Toxics

Join us this Saturday, August 31st, from 9-11am for a community work party at Golden Gardens! 🌿 We'll be tackling invasive species like Teasel, Canada Thistle, and blackberry near the protected area on the west side of the park. Now that turtle nesting season is over, it's the perfect time to help restore and maintain this beautiful habitat. 🐢

No experience needed—just bring your good energy and a water bottle to stay hydrated! Tools and gloves will be provided.

Questions? Contact Kelsey at [email protected]. See you there!

We can’t let fossil fuel interests weaken Oregon’s climate future!!
Now is the time to get loud for Climate Action! Submit your comments in support of the Climate Protection Program by Sept. 27th! https://orclimatejustice.org/submit-public-comment/

TODAY! Show this flyer at Hot Mama's Wings and a portion of your bill will be donated to support our Climate Action projects! Drop in to learn more about Oregon's Climate Protection Program and get your testimony ready to submit before the comment period closes on Friday, Sept. 27th at 4:00 p.m.

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Things are heating up at Hot Mama's Wings!! Join us today and learn how you can get involved with climate action. Let the staff know you’d like to support Beyond Toxics today!

Come to Mama today to support Beyond Toxics .

They envision a society where everyone has equitable access to healthy food and clean air and water, and underserved communities are included in decision making processes that affect them.

🌱Join us for a fun-raiser at Hot Mama's Wings tomorrow, Tues. August 27th! Come enjoy some delicious wings while supporting Beyond Toxics—just show the flyer (linked below), and a portion of your meal proceeds will be donated to help us continue our work! Plus, we'll be there to help you craft your own testimony in support of the Climate Protection Program. Your voice matters in the fight for stronger climate policies!🗣️🌍
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🌍🚨GET YOUR TESTIMONY READY! Join us for our Climate Protection Program Testimony Workshop on Tuesday, August 20th, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m! 💬📣
We’re hosting a workshop to help you craft powerful testimony for the upcoming public hearing! Meet us in person at our Eugene office or join via Zoom. Get personalized feedback and connect with other climate advocates! Plus, enjoy snacks and drinks if you’re joining us in person!

In-person: Beyond Toxics office, 120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, Ste 280, Eugene, OR, 97401.

Virtual: RSVP below to receive a Zoom link on Tuesday, 8/20.
https://forms.gle/WaJEbom61XadxQcy7

Can't make it? Check out our partner workshops:

🗓️ August 16th: Testimony Workshop (Hybrid), 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. @ Verde Office, Portland.
🗓️ August 19th: Hearing Prep Session (Online only), 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
🗓️ August 28th: Testimony Workshop (Hybrid), 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. @ Verde Office, Portland.

Visit our events page for more info:
https://www.beyondtoxics.org/events/


Verde
Oregon Just Transition Alliance
Unite Oregon
Oregon Environmental Council

Don’t miss our ECJ Committee Informational Webinar this Sunday (8/19) with NAACP Eugene Springfield Oregon Unit 1119! Learn how you can help drive change and advance environmental justice and climate resilience in our communities!!
🗓: Sunday, Aug. 18th, 10-11am
💻 : Register here https://beyondtoxics-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X_Z_FeVVRbyTesOfZSrBhw #/registration

Joel Geier, a neighbor living next to Coffin Butte, recently spoke with California Senator Alex Padilla about the much-needed update to the EPA’s regulation on landfill methane emissions. Joel highlighted the risks that poor landfill management practices pose to nearby communities and emphasized urgency: "We need the EPA to raise the bar." Together, we’re pushing for stronger protections and a healthier future for all. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to fight for stronger waste management practices!💪

In Benton County, Coffin Butte Landfill threatens our environment and community health. Nicknamed "Coughing Butte," it's a major methane emitter and a hazard to nearby residents. Hundreds of locals are standing against the proposed expansion, that risks increasing pollution and closing evacuation routes. We are on the ground, monitoring air quality and supporting community activism!

🔗 Read more about this critical issue here: www.canarymedia.com/articles/methane/a-huge-landfill-in-oregon-is-spewing-methane-its-owners-want-to-expand

💚 TAKE ACTION: Join our upcoming Corvallis Community Meeting to learn more about the proposed expansion and how you can join the fight for cleaner air and better waste management practices!
www.beyondtoxics.org/events/

A huge landfill in Oregon is spewing methane. Its owners want to… Numerous safety violations have been detected at the fast-growing landfill. It’s part of a larger pattern of problems with how the U.S. handles waste.

Tonight's the night! Join us at Cornucopia for dinner and help us Save Oregon's Bees! Enjoy a "Bee's Knees" special cocktail and test your pollinator knowledge with fun trivia questions! 🐝✨ Bring your friends and family, we'll see you there :)

We're excited to see you at our FREE back-to-school ice cream social for families in West Eugene THIS WEEKEND!🎉🍦Bring your family and friends for delicious ice cream, fun crafts, school supplies and special gift bags to help kick off the new school year!

📅: Sunday, August 4th
⏰: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
📍: Petersen Barn Park

See you there!! 🌟

Thank you Governor Jay Inslee for your leadership in taking action to emissions from landfills! Excited for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to follow Washington’s lead and take a big step forward on tackling one of the most potent sources of climate pollution!
Read the latest here 👇🏼

Industrious Labs Putting climate solutions to work.

🌍 Ready to make a difference? Don't forget to register for the Climate Protection Program Informational Webinar happening tomorrow!
🗓: Tuesday, July 30th
⏰: 5:30 p.m. Pacific
🔗: Register online here: www.uniteoregon.org/climate-protection-webinar-2024
Join us to discover how the Oregon Climate Protection Program (CPP) can help lower energy costs and advance environmental justice in our communities. This is your chance to be a catalyst for change! 💪

Hosted by Unite Oregon, Verde, Oregon Just Transition Alliance, and Beyond Toxics!

UPDATE: Springfield Cornucopia is participating in this percentage night fundraiser as well! So whichever location you pick, you'll be supporting our work to Save Oregon's Bees. Thank you!

🐝✨Save the date to Save Oregon's Bees! ✨🐝 Join us Tuesday, August 6 at Eugene Cornucopia locations for a fundraiser to support our work to protect native pollinators. Meet our team and learn more about bees all while enjoying a delicious meal! A percentage from all proceeds that day goes to support our campaign. See you there!

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Why We Do The Work 🎧
Join us for an inspiring conversation with special guests from Kalapuya High School, Metzly and Kelly, as we dive into art, environmental justice, activism, and the high school experience! 🌿🎨
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VPrHvZ9s3Bf07vqpJE73C?si=bd8fe7fc36894d20

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-we-do-the-work/id1649851081?i=1000663146045

RSS:
https://rss.com/podcasts/whywedothework

Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? You can take action! 🌟
Join us for a conversation about the CPP and how it equitably addresses climate change. Learn how the program centers environmental justice communities, including people of color, low-income families, seniors, folks with disabilities, and those in rural and coastal regions! Don’t miss out—your voice matters!
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 30th
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Zoom: Register here👇🏼
https://www.uniteoregon.org/climate-protection-webinar-2024

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Oregon Just Transition Alliance
Verde
Unite Oregon
Oregon Environmental Council

News Alert! Republic Services, which operates Coffin Butte Landfill near Corvallis, is planning an expansion. The landfill is currently under investigation by OSHA for worker safety concerns and the EPA for excessive greenhouse gas emissions. We're working with residents nearby who already face harmful impacts from the landfill to advocate against the expansion.

“We got involved in this because neighbors frequently had ‘bad air days’ where the air would smell so bad outside that they would be either afraid or unable to go outside," said Mason Leavitt, of Beyond Toxics. "We've heard reports from neighbors of people waking up with burning eyes.”

Read more:
https://www.klcc.org/environment/2024-07-12/proposed-landfill-expansion-in-benton-county-sees-second-attempt

📣 ACTION ALERT 🌱 Corvallis City Council is considering a new ordinance to require composting of food waste by restaurants and grocery stores. This is a crucial step towards reducing greenhouse gases and creating valuable compost from food waste that would otherwise be sent to the Coffin Butte landfill!

🗓️ Deadline: Submit your written testimony by July 18th at 12:00 pm.

✉️ Email: Support the ordinance by writing to [email protected]. and CC [email protected]

🔗Visit our website to review a sample testimony: https://www.beyondtoxics.org/actionalerts/

Let's make Corvallis a leader in waste reduction! Your voice empowers change – get involved today!

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🌿Join us this Sunday for a fun and educational Resilient Forestry Tour!🌲Explore the wonders of an old growth forest on the west slope of the Coast Range. Learn about complex forest ecosystems, the impact of herbicide sprays, and the crucial role of forests in a changing climate.

📅 Sunday, 7/19
🕒 12:15pm - 5pm (includes travel time from Eugene to Walton)
📍 Shady Creek Forest

Spaces are limited, so make sure to register now! https://www.beyondtoxics.org/work/pesticide-reform/resilient-forestry/resilient-forestry-tours/

Don't miss this chance to connect with nature and learn about resilient forest management practices. Light snacks will be provided! See you Sunday!

📣Tonight!📣 If you would like to share feedback or solutions to building decarbonization by 2045, we encourage you to share a public comment in person at the Eugene City Council meeting tonight or submit written comments by the end of the day!

Make your voice heard! Tell the City Council that we need to create climate-smart policies NOW to reduce our carbon footprint and work toward a more healthy and just future.

Visit https://www.beyondtoxics.org/actionalerts/ for talking points and more info!

📣Action Alert!📣 Tell the City of Eugene your thoughts on decarbonization efforts and barriers to accessing energy-efficient home upgrades! Submit public comment or testify at the upcoming City Council meeting on July 8 at 7pm! For talking points and more information, visit: https://www.beyondtoxics.org/actionalerts/

📣🌲Register NOW for our Resilient Forestry Tours! Each year, we partner with small forest owners to host guided tours in biodiverse forests. These projects demonstrate how good forest management can protect drinking water, biodiversity and sequester carbon on the land, all of which are practices that benefit future generations.

Our 2024 Forestry Tours take place on Saturday, July 13 or Sunday, July 21 at Shady Creek Forest in Walton, a 40 minute drive west of Eugene. Please register in advance. Registration and more information can be found at ResilientForestryTour.org

Beyond Toxics is happy to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program from July through December 2024!🪙 You can now donate to Beyond Toxics when you shop at the Eugene Buffalo Exchange.

Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program offers every customer who makes a purchase one “token” valued at five cents (the cost to produce a bag) to donate to one of several local charities selected by the store. The program has saved over 19.25 million plastic bags from the landfill and raised thousands for nonprofits. Do your part and opt out of plastic bags next time you shop! And don't forget to drop that token in our box :)

We Need To Talk About Neonics
These Popular Insecticides Are Linked To Pollinator Loss, Water & Soil Contamination, Even Human Health Issues
Erin Brockovich and Suzanne Boothby (Jun 26, 2024)
https://www.thebrockovichreport.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-neonics?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=174327&post_id=146019375&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=itwt6&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

A growing body of alarming evidence shows the high costs of needless neonic use far outweighs the rare and often nonexistent benefits.

“For a long time people thought there were only ecological impacts of neonicotinoids,” said EWG Senior Toxicologist Alexis Temkin at the Silent Spring 2.0 conference hosted in May 2024 by the Chicago Center for Health and Environment. “But there’s a lot of emerging evidence that they are impacting reproductive health and also evidence that they can be neurotoxic, potentially impacting children’s brain development.”

Did you know the Climate Protection Program aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050? This program is crucial for clean air, job creation, and stronger local economies!
Why Support the CPP?
In 2023, oil and gas companies shut it down. We need to reinstate and strengthen it in 2024 to ensure a climate resilient future!

Join us in supporting the CPP today!
📅 DEQ Webinar: June 25, 2024, 10am - 4:30pm (public comment begins at 3:00pm)
📝 Submit Written Comments via email: [email protected]

Visit our website to learn more and TAKE ACTION!!
https://www.beyondtoxics.org/work/climate-justice/in-defense-of-the-climate-protection-program/

🌍✨ ACTION ALERT ✨🌿 The City of Eugene needs YOUR input on reimagining our approach to residential buildings! After rescinding the January 2023 ordinance restricting fossil fuels, the City Council wants to hear from YOU on how to move forward. They're focusing on engaging with businesses and marginalized communities to understand barriers and find solutions for decarbonizing buildings.

📅 Public comment opportunities:
➡️June 24th, 7pm
➡️July 8th, 7pm

Whether in person at the City Council Meeting or via email, YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Let's work together for a cleaner, healthier Eugene! 🏡💚

Visit our website to learn more! www.beyondtoxics.org/actionalerts/

🌍 Support Oregon's Climate Protection Program!
Oil and gas companies shut down the CPP, but we can bring it back stronger! Join us in supporting the reinstatement and strengthening of the Climate Protection Program.
Here's two ways to take action:
📅 Attend and give testimony at the virtual DEQ Meeting on June 25th.
📧 Submit your written comments: Email Oregon DEQ before the June 25th meeting.
Learn more and take action here:
www.beyondtoxics.org/work/climate-justice/in-defense-of-the-climate-protection-program/