This solution tackles pollution, water waste, and aesthetic problems of surface parking lots in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by NPR's "Building Sponge City" concept (January 2015), the content was

This solution tackles pollution, water waste, and aesthetic problems of surface parking lots in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by NPR's "Building Sponge City" concept (January 2015), the content was curated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

A multidisciplinary team developed this initiative, including Mary Vogel of PlanGreen (Regenerating Communities), Kelli A. Grover of Firwood Design Group (Surveying, Engineering, Planning), Maria Cahill of Green Girl Land Development Solutions (Cost-Effective Storm Water Infrastructure), Suenn Ho of Resolve Architecture (Architectural and Urban Design), and Marianne Zarkin (Landscape Architects).

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

For residents of Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, garbage goes to the Columbia Ridge Landfill in Arlington, Oregon. Sustainable Today visited this mammoth site to understand its

For residents of Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, garbage goes to the Columbia Ridge Landfill in Arlington, Oregon. Sustainable Today visited this mammoth site to understand its operations and how to limit the amount of waste buried there.

They also saw a new power plant under construction, which will generate electricity from methane gas captured at the site. Explore related topics like garbage, landfills, methane, power, and sustainability here: Garbage, Landfill, methane, power, sustainability, environment.