Fundamental to our approach is the concept that social agents make decisions in response to information as well as their internal value systems, societal pressures resulting from the emergence of scarcities, and perceptions of the responsiveness of various policies to their goals. Envision provides a framework for examining and simulating the coupled interactions and cyclical feedbacks among human actions, policy effects and landscape productions.
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(541) 737-5705
The Oregon Natural Desert Association successfully uses education, restoration, science, litigation, and grassroots advocacy to achieve its mission of protecting, defending, and restoring Oregon’s high deserts.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
They state that they are “a comprehensive resource for those interested in reducing the amount of meat and/or dairy products that they consume.”
Meat is a high impact industry, and reducing dependence on it reduces one’s carbon footprint.
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(206) 250-7301
According to their website “Try Vegan PDX is a vegan outreach group in Portland, Oregon. Their goal is to help people who have made the decision to go vegan by offering resources, support and community-building activities.”
This organization supports the Low Impact Lifestyle of veganism.
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Vegetarians of Washington is an independent 501(c)3 non profit organization. They highlight resources and communities to assist in living the Low Impact Lifestyle that is vegetarianism.
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(206) 706-2635
According to their site their philosophy is “Putting Bikes Under People.
The Corvallis Bike Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are comprised entirely of volunteers dedicated to putting safe, affordable, working bikes under all people of Corvallis and putting those bikers on the roads.”
Organization to promote low impact lifestyles (cycling as transport).
Organization Type: Non-Profit
(541) 224-6885
According to their website:
“The Community Cycling Center, broadens access to bicycling and its benefits.”
Oregon organization to make low impact lifestyles (cycling as transport) accessible to all.
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(503) 288-8864
Formed in 1987, Recycling Advocates is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to involve people in creating a sustainable future through local efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our membership is comprised of conservation-minded citizens and waste prevention professionals.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(503) 777-0909
An Oregon organization focused on cultivating sustainable transport; changing lifestyles is an important part of fighting climate change.
From their website: “Founded in October 1992, the Center for Appropriate Transport is a non-profit organization that is committed to community involvement in manufacturing, using, and advocating sustainable modes of transportation.”
Organization Type: Non-Profit
(541) 344-1197
According to their website, “RNP’s mission is to promote the implementation of environmentally responsible renewable resources, such as wind, solar and geothermal, in the Northwest. All that is lacking is the will and determination to make the change.”
Organization Type: Non-Profit Organization
(503) 223-4544