Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: News Digest: Good Afternoon Oregon State says recycling rate slipped in 2007 PORTLAND (AP) — The efficiency rate for recycling, composting or burning off garbage to generate energy slipped a little statewide last year. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality calls it the ‘‘recovery rate’’ for garbage, otherwise known as solid waste. Security image: (Case sensitive)     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.107.191.86), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.