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Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife Penny, worth $25 billion, have donated over $9 billion in two decades. Now they’re giving $1.1 billion for Oregon’s first women’s hospitalPhil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, alongside his wife Penny, has made an extraordinary donation of $1.1 billion to launch Oregon's inaugu...- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix itOregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This cleve...
- In 2015, Portland put four turbines inside a 42-inch drinking-water pipe; they generated about 900 MWh a year while the city kept delivering water normallyIn Portland, Oregon, a groundbreaking initiative has been implemented where turbines are installed within drinking water pipes to harness e...
- In 2017, Hong Kong's 30,643-square-meter King Wah Road building used special paint to improve air quality; 9 years later, its WELL certification supports healthier indoor spacesHong Kong's 18 King Wah Road demonstrates that the future of green buildings is not only about consuming less energy—it is also about creat...
- Lay newspaper 2–3 layers thick around garden plants, then cover it with several inches of straw or compost; the paper blocks light while the top layer holds it downUsing newspaper as mulch provides a sustainable and cost-effective way to control weeds in gardens. This method involves layering newspaper...
- In 2018, Deloitte redesigned London's New Street Square with around 6,300 plants and 600 sit-stand desks. 8 years later, 365 bike spaces and a 1,100m² gym have reshaped office lifeDeloitte's London campus achieved WELL Building Standard certification in 2018. The project integrated environmental design and a wellbeing...
- In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 millionActor Leonardo DiCaprio has made a notable investment in sustainable living by purchasing apartments in the eco-friendly Riverhouse buildin...
- In 2012, New Jersey flagged the Lower Passaic River for oxygen as Newark built 14 stormwater systems. 10 years later, those projects captured 265,845 gallons of runoff yearlyThrough a combination of education and innovative green infrastructure projects, water quality in the Passaic River has seen remarkable imp...
- In 2004, Iowa listed Easter Lake for murky water. 20 years later, restoration helped it meet water standards and park visits climbed from 500,000 to 1.3 million visitorsEaster Lake in Des Moines was listed as impaired in 2004 because sediment and cloudy water were damaging its quality. Two decades of restor...
- During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hoursVanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere si...
- In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuseIn 1997, Marion County showcased a remarkable effort in diverting demolition waste. The initiative recycled over eighty percent of construc...
- A 1998 Texas experiment mixed printer toner into asphalt, and tests found it could make the mix strongerA recent study reveals that adding waste toner to asphalt binder can significantly improve its performance. With just a ten percent additio...
- In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlifeThe removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalize...
- In 1996, Idaho listed Fish Creek for sediment after erosion damaged aquatic habitat. 22 years later, restoration helped it earn the maximum 3.0 score for cold-water lifeFish Creek in Idaho was listed as impaired for sedimentation in 1996. Collaborative efforts by various stakeholders improved road surfaces ...
- In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish surviveIn Oregon, a farmer has transformed seventy acres of barley into a thriving managed wetland, fostering a habitat for countless waterfowl an...
- Oregon’s bridge program diverted 640,162 tons of construction material from landfills; FHWA valued the landfill diversion at $21.3 million across 208 bridgesBundled bridge contracts streamline multiple projects into a cohesive framework, enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs. This strategy p...
- Prineville built a 120-acre wetland instead of a new wastewater plant; the Oregon system cost $7.7 million and saved the city $54 million versus conventional treatmentPrineville, Oregon, built a wetland wastewater system after population growth strained its capacity. This innovative approach cost $7.7 mil...
- How an endangered Washington ground squirrel is determining when crews can dig at Oregon’s renewable energy site built for 100,000 homes - The unexpected environmental challenge behind a massive wind, solar and battery project and why construction work must be carefully timed to protect the tiny mammalA significant renewable energy initiative in Oregon is experiencing delays in its construction schedule due to the presence of the endanger...
- In 2024, four dams were removed from an American river. Over 400 miles of Salmon habitat reopened. Scientists are now watching an ecosystem rebuilding itselfFour hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River were removed in 2024. This project opened over 400 miles of historic salmon habitat. Indigenou...
- In 1998, PA DEP listed 67 miles of Warrior Run for siltation and flow problems. 26 years later, 8.5 miles were delisted after farmers and agencies improved water qualityWarrior Run water quality has improved after years of work across Pennsylvania’s agricultural watershed. In 1998, the state listed 67 miles...
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