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Block Foam recycling returns to Lane County!

Posted by Lorraine | November 10, 2009

As you may know, for the past five years NextStep has been the only resource for Lane County residents to recycle their block foam (EPS foam or, commonly called Styrofoam). In August, we stopped taking the material because it was no longer financially feasible for us to handle this material. Community members have been understanding but really hoped we could find another solution.

Well, it's here! Our recycling pals over at St Vincent De Pauls are now taking block foam from the public-residents and business alike! Woo hoo!

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Facebook Fan pages

Posted by andersonm | November 3, 2009

Currently we have 3 Facebook fan pages. One general fan page coving all aspects of NextStep. The other two fan pages are for each of our ReUse stores, Eugene and Springfield. While this seemed initially like a good idea, we have decided we will combine these back to one fan page that will combine all aspects of NextStep—training, education, recycling, refurbishing, and our Reuse Stores. Watch for your invitation to join the final fan page, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

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GreenLane's next networking meeting

Posted by Lorraine | October 27, 2009

As a Board member of GreenLane, I am inviting all of you to our join us at our next networking event. Greenlane is a membership organization providing education, resources, networking, and marketing for sustainability.

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NextStep Recycling receives award for Best Environmentally Friendly Business in Eugene

Posted by Lorraine | October 25, 2009

Thank you Lane County for selecting NextStep Recycling for Best Environmentally Friendly Business in Eugene at the Eugene Weekly Best of Eugene Awards. We love you too! We were honored to receive the award from Mayor sustainablity Kitty Piercy, and Eugene's fab blogger, Jaculynn Peterson, from MyEugene.com. An honor, to be sure. Thanks to everyone who voted. At NextStep, we'll continue to work to protect our environment and leveling the educational playing field for our community members!

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NextStep nominated to Eugene Weekly Best of Eugene

Posted by Lorraine | October 24, 2009

Woo wee. We're excited to hear what our community has to say about the Eugene Weekly Best of Eugene Awards tonight! Join us at the Eugene Weekly Best of Eugene Awards Show at 7:30 pm at the McDonald Theatre. Tickets are $10 at EW or through TicketsWest, and benefit White Bird Clinic. NextStep is one of three runner's up for the Best Eugene Green Business. Who's gonna be chosen?

There will be music and festivities. It should be super fun! Hope to see you there.