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Why Less Matters
Explore how the stuff we buy, use and get rid of everyday, is impacting our world. From…
Mountainfilm on Tour to Arrive in Bend
WHAT: Two nights of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held…
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Supports Local School Gardens
The Environmental Center was awarded a one-year grant in the amount of $5,000 to fund a FoodCorps…
Clean Up Your Furnace Filter’s Act
Want in on a dirty little secret? A less-than-pristine furnace filter could be costing you, big time….
New Year, New Opportunities.
Rethink Waste Project Goes Full Time! The Rethink Waste Guide was launched in 2011 as a one…
Denise Rowcroft Receives Cooperator Award
Last month, Denise Rowcroft, Sustainability Educator at The Environmental Center, received a Cooperator Award from Oregon State…
Oregon Electric Vehicle Rebates
Did you know that Oregon Has one of the best EV incentives in the country? The Oregon…
Presents that Require Presence
In a meeting recently I heard about a wonderful gift idea. A jar filled with 365 slips…
Green Spotlight: Tatiana Guerra
“You look busy, how can I help?” Let’s just say Tatiana Guerra is a super volunteer. And…
Black Friday Shoppers: This is the Least We Can Do.
In the past we’ve written about 10 things to do on Black Friday other than go shopping. 4 years…
2018 Sustainability Award Winners Recognized
The 2018 Sustainability Awards were announced by The Environmental Center on November 15th at a celebration at…
Energy Upgrades in Manufactured Homes
Time-limited promotion for heat pumps and ductless heat pumps could cut heating bills in half As Central…