1977: Ban on Ozone-depleting Chemicals
2011: Passed a Multnomah County ordinance that bans the use of the toxic chemical bisphenol A
Also known as BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups, sports water bottles and insulated water bottles.
January 1, 2011, 7:21 pm
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2009 + 2010 Helped pass legislation directing the Portland region (and encouraging Oregon’s other major urban areas) to use climate-friendly transportation and land use planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January 1, 2009, 7:12 pm
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2009: Helped pass the strongest ban in the nation on the toxic flame retardant Deca-BDE
This added to our victory in 2005 banning two other toxic flame retardants.
January 1, 2009, 7:11 pm
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