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From Plastics to Produce: Eight New Community Projects Get Funding
Announcing the Winter 2024 Community Innovation Fund recipients! This year, The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is…
Bringing Food Waste Prevention Week to the Classroom
Written by Megan Schubel, temporary Youth Education Program Manager Hard to believe, but the average Oregon household…
‘Growing something is really profound’: Deschutes County creates Peace Garden for juvenile detention center
Originally published on KTVZ.comBy Matthew DraxtonApril 26, 2024 5:52 PMPublished April 26, 2024 11:41 AM (Update: adding video, comment from…
10 Things I learned buying an EV in Central Oregon
This winter I found myself without a car and only a motorcycle to get around town in…
Welcome, Satya!
Our Climate Solutions team has grown! We’re excited to bring Satya Austin-Opper (she/her) on board as our…
Earth Day Poster Artist Spotlight: Sage Flannery
One of our favorite parts of planning Earth Day is seeing the beautiful art pieces that our…
DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair Film Makes Bend Debut
Green Drinks, an international event concept celebrating local efforts in sustainability and environmental conservation, is hosted every…
Rethinking Waste Through Innovation
Highlights from the 2023 Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund With greater support from Deschutes County Solid Waste…
Community Questions on Recycling Answered!
Only 21% of recyclable material is being recycled. That’s what the 2024 State of Recycling Report by…
Let’s Grow! New Garden for Every School Projects in 2024
The Environmental Center is thrilled to award over $17,500 to 11 schools to support garden-based education and…
Landfill Field Trips Expand to Crook County
At The Environmental Center, our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon, which…
Projects to Reduce Waste Tackle Disposable Dishware, Agricultural Packaging, Visitor Recycling, and More!
Announcing the fall 2023 Community Innovation Fund recipients This year, The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project offered…