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What’s the deal with “Hard to recycle” materials & Specialty Recycling Programs?
What are “hard-to recycle” materials? Can batteries be recycled? What do I do with shoes too old…
Estamos contratando! Bilingual Youth Education Program Coordinator (YEPC)
We are looking for a Bilingual Youth Education Program Coordinator (YEPC) to join our team! Applications are…
We’re Hiring: Communications Manager
We are looking for a Communications Manager to join our team! Applications are due December 31, 2024….
A Repair Café with Deschutes Public Library
On Wednesday, we had our final Repair Café of the year. For this one, we were glad…
Sorting Truth From Trash: A Green Drinks on America Recycles Day!
Earlier this fall, the California attorney general filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil accusing the oil and gas…
What We Know About Battery Recycling
In our monthly Rethink Waste Project e-newsletter, we do our best to answer a question from the…
Grow a Learning Garden! Garden for Every School Grant Deadline November 15th
The Environmental Center’s Garden for Every School program is pleased to announce that annual garden grants are…
Welcome Naomi, RWP Coordinator
We’re excited to introduce you to Naomi Serio, our newest staff member! Naomi (she/her) joins us as…
Bringing reuse to Bend!
The Problem Did you know that nearly 1 trillion disposable food service products are used each year…
Solarize Deschutes, a Community-Driven Campaign Offers Discounted Solar to Deschutes County Residents
If you have been thinking about going solar, now is the time to get a bid while…
A July Repair Café in Redmond
The July Repair Café at SCP Redmond Hotel was my first Repair Café as Rethink Waste Program…
Reflections from FoodCorps Member Kat
Written by Kat Rains, our 2024 FoodCorps Service Member As the FoodCorps service member at TEC, I…