Our Town: Climate Action | Arbor Day | Produce Storage Guide | Love Your Bin

Climate Action Beaverton

In 2019, the city adopted its first climate action plan to outline the actions the city and our local partners can take to reduce local emissions and prepare for climate change impacts. Since more than 70 percent of global carbon emissions come from cities, we are in a prime position to lead local collaboration to address climate change.

Now, we’re proceeding with an update of our climate action plan to create a clear, measurable path forward that reflects current community priorities for the benefit of all of Beaverton. The revised plan is expected to launch early next year to help elevate the community’s values and priorities around this important topic.

Take the Climate Action Plan Survey by April 24

We want to hear from you! Help us understand community priorities as we create our guide for how the city will take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to climate impacts.

Learn more and take the survey at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BCAPUpdate.

The survey will be open through Thursday, Apr. 24. In thanks, participants can choose to enter a giveaway for prizes from local businesses in Beaverton.

Celebrating Arbor Day All Year Round!

Thanks to community volunteers and the nonprofit organization Friends of Trees, roughly 160 trees will be planted along public paths and streets throughout Beaverton this spring. The trees are approved street trees from the list found at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/ApprovedTreeList, a helpful guide for anyone looking to spruce up their own landscape this season.

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Beaverton as a Tree City USA for the last 31 years. Beaverton has also received the Tree City Growth Award for the past 21 years and earned recognition as one of 200 Tree Cities of the World in 22 countries for six straight years.

Visit www.arborday.org to learn more about these programs. To sign up for a future tree planting event, visit friendsoftrees.org.

Fruit and Vegetable Storage Guide

Inside the Fridge

• Apples, berries, cherries, grapes, kiwi, all citrus fruit
• Almost all fruit, vegetables, and herbs
• Once cut, store produce in the fridge

Once Ripe, Store in the Fridge

• Melons, mangoes, nectarines, apricots, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, avocados, and tomatoes

In a Cool, Dark Place Like a Cupboard

• Potatoes, onions, and garlic.
• Keep potatoes separate.

On a Counter or Table:

• Bananas and winter squash. Store basil in a small amount of water on your counter.

Love Your Bin

Sometimes, being a good recycler is not about recycling everything, but rather recycling correctly.

We all have a desire to recycle as much as possible, but some items don’t belong in our recycling carts and should be placed in the trash.

• Paper hot drink cups — May be a hot date but no long-term potential.
• Plastic bags — They’re just too clingy.
• Take out food containers — Easy to fall for on a busy week

Learn more at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Recycling.