Reuse Tips & Resourses
After reducing your consumption, REUSE is the second most impactful action you can take. What does REUSE mean?
1. Buy used, rather than new. Purchasing something that has already been made prevents new materials from being harvested from our precious ecosystems.
2. Choose reusable over single-use- think water bottles, coffee mugs, dishware, grocery bags, rags vs. paper towles, etc.
3. Refill-Check out grocery stores that allow you to refill goods in your own container, avoiding single-use packaging!
4. Donate/upcycle-reuse items you already have rather than landfilling them. This could include making rags out of old sheets or gifting something to someone who could make use of it!
Refill
Buy Used
Opt Reusables
Central Oregon Reuse Resources*
Refill-friendly local businesses: These stores allow you to BYO container to refill goods like spices, grains, and even cosmetics!
- Locavore Market & Grocery
- Market of Choice
- The Pantry
- Winco
- Cornucopia Natural Foods (Redmond)
- Subscribing to a local CSA box, like Agricultural Connections is a great way to keep groceries low-waste
Businesses selling or accepting used goods: These are great businesses to connect with whether you are looking to buy used or pass on lightly used items!
Looking for reusable dishware for events? Check out our low-waste events page for more resources!
*Please let us know what we are missing- if your business helps Central Oregonians reuse, we're happy to add you to this list!
Reuse by bringing your own container!
Did you know, thanks to a bill passed in 2023, you can bring your own container for takeout or leftovers? As you head to your favorite food cart, make it a habit to BYO reusable container and silverware. Individual businesses can still choose not to accept customer-provided containers, but give it a try! Let us know which businesses you have success with!
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