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Light Up the Night with Candlelight Dinners
Local Bend businesses with a history of sustainable practices are partnering with the Bend Energy Challenge team…
Baby it’s cold (and dark) outside
But saving energy will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside! You can make your home bright…
Handmade Holidays
Do It Yourself My husband is awesome with a sewing machine. He’s made upcycled bike pannier bags,…
Experience Based Gifts – More Fun, Less Waste!
The holidays – a time to get together with friends and family, share laughs and spread joy,…
Think Local. Take Action.
It’s been nearly three weeks since the election, and truth be told, I am still reeling. It’s…
A Post-Election Message
These last two days have been difficult here at The Environmental Center. Mostly, I am grieving. The…
2016 Sustainability Award Winners Recognized
The 2016 Sustainability Awards were announced by The Environmental Center tonight at a celebration at the Unitarian…
How To Opt Out of Junk Mail
Since opting out of junk mail a couple of years ago, I don’t get nearly as much…
Repair Café Returns to DIYcave
The Rethink Waste Project will be returning to DIYcave for a Fall Repair Café on Tuesday November…
Free energy assessments offered to small businesses
The Bend Energy Challenge team is partnering with the Green Impact Campaign to bring free energy assessments…
City of Bend pilots LEDs in Franklin and Greenwood underpasses
As a pilot project, the City of Bend replaced approximately 20 existing light fixtures with LED lights…
Free Energy Assessments for Small Businesses
The Bend Energy Challenge, in conjunction with the Green Impact Campaign, is hosting a great volunteer opportunity…