Community Innovation Fund (CIF) Project
From Billboards to Beavers – A Zero-Waste Restoration Project
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Year
2025
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Applicant type
Non-Profit Organization
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Location
Bend and County-wide
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Waste Action
Reuse
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Funds Used For
Workshops and materials
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Impact
Project in progress
Think Wild
Project Details
Think Wild will eliminate single-use plastic waste from riparian restoration by replacing disposable contractor bags with reusable willow harvest bags made from retired billboard vinyl. They will offer four community sewing workshops, reuse PVC billboards, reduce plastic waste to zero, and engage 380 volunteers in creative waste reduction. They will use this project to model “reuse” and “repair” while building a circular system that fosters environmental stewardship.