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A poster promoting a program to reduce waste in Central Oregon. It features a sign that reads "Trash Island" and bins filled with glasses. The top text says, "TIRED OF FEEDING TRASH ISLAND?" with an invitation to apply for the "DISH" program, which focuses on diverse input for sustainable hospitality. The flyer also highlights the chance to shape the program and receive a stipend. The bottom includes the logo for "RETHINK WASTE," an environmental center program.

Reuse Deschutes seeks DISH members!

If you’re a frequent visitor here, you may recall our earlier announcements to bring reusables to Central…

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Repairing for a cooler planet

Every year, around 1.3 billion smart phones are purchased around the world. The electronics production industry is…

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ten org logos of the projects funded by CIF 2025 Round 1

Ten Innovative Projects Taking Shape!

The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project’s Community Innovation Fund – made possible through support from Deschutes County…

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person with headlamp holding repair tools

Bikes, purses, toasters: fixed at a Redmond Repair Café

Thank you to those who attended our Repair Café at the beautiful new Redmond library last week, and…

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Welcome Emma, Reuse Bend Coordinator

We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Yetter (she/her) into a brand new part-time position as the Reuse Bend…

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Meet Mary, Our Communications Manager

About Mary Mary was raised in Bend, OR, and after a decade living outside of Central Oregon,…

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Welcome Jessica, Bilingual Program Coordinator.

We are so excited to welcome Jessica (she/hers/ellas) as our new Bilingual Program Coordinator. Jessica will be…

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Garden Educator Network Tour at the High Desert Horticultural Center

Thanks to our friends at the High Desert Horticultural Center for the native plant tour for our…

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Board Announcement: Executive Director Transition

Dear Friends and Supporters of TEC: We have some big news to share: our Executive Director, Mike…

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Food Waste Prevention Week: Local options for businesses looking to reduce their food waste!

The Rethink Waste Project has worked to engage individuals and families in reducing their food waste through…

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An evening of sewing and community building

Thank you to those who attended our Sewing, Mending, and Darning Workshop last week, and a huge…

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Folks at a waste sorting and dishwashing station under a canopy

Eight Creative Community Endeavors in 2024

Learn more about the eight projects funded by Community Innovation Fund in 2024

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