Community Innovation Fund (CIF) Project

Green Hygiene at COCC

  • Year

    2023

  • Applicant type

    Non-Profit Organization

  • Location

    Bend

  • Waste Action

    Reduce

  • Funds Used For

    Sustainable hygiene products

  • Impact

    330 students reached + 50% toiletry waste reduced

Interior of residence hall with couches and glass exterior

Central Oregon Community College

Project Details

Green Hygiene will provide students at COCC with zero waste laundry detergent, toothpaste and menstruation product options to reduce waste. Products will be distributed through “Green Hygiene” events, in bathrooms in the most used buildings, through the ASCOCC Community Cabinet Food Pantry, The Clothing Connection, and an Annual Earth Day Fashion Show.