Our Work

Everyone deserves to live, work, and worship in healthy environments. OEC envisions a future in which every Oregonian can flourish regardless of their race, income, or background.
That’s why we work with lawmakers, agencies, scientists, and health experts to phase out harmful toxic chemicals and plastics in consumer products – especially products marketed to vulnerable groups, like pregnant people and kids.
We advance innovative, science-based policies that recognize the links between human health and the environment. We partner with industry leaders and businesses to create a strong green economy. We work alongside activists and labor coalitions to protect frontline workers from climate change threats like extreme heat and smoke. We collaborate with community organizations on green-cleaning workshops. Our work gives people the information they need to protect the environment and their health, affordably.