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Our blog tells the stories of the people and organizations, the programs, tools and technologies, that make sustainability real every day.  You’ll find the inspiration and resources you need to put sustainability into action in your life, at home or at work.

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Paper: Recycle Vs. Landfill Photo Cheat Sheet!

  Recycle Paper, Paperboard & Cardboard: But no coated paper – meaning no paper cups, paper plates,…

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Recycle Right for America Recycles Day!

  America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the…

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Recycle Right for America Recycles Day

The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is asking Central Oregonians to join people from across the country…

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Signs To Help You Recycle Right

Everyone should be awesome at recycling by now, but let’s face it, we can do better. Different…

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Are You A Wishful Recycler?

  Do you put plastic in your recycling bin simply because it has a recycling symbol on…

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Strategic Storytelling Workshop Lightbox Collaborative

Strategic Storytelling Workshop: The Secret to Stories that Inspire Action

Designed for Nonprofit Leaders, Business Leaders, and Outreach Specialists alike, this workshop will help you harness the…

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Garden Build Out Event!

Join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center to start work on the garden…

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2014 Sustainability Awards: Call for Applications

Sustainability Awards application forms and info can be found here. Do you know an individual, business, or organization…

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Match Announced for Garden!

We have exciting news! Thanks to your generous contributions and support, we have raised $1900 so far…

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A Changing Climate in Central Oregon

Reduced mountain snow-pack, increased wildfires, and longer lasting droughts are all possible in Central Oregon’s future. Climate…

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Moving the Climate Change-Solution Conversation Forward

From Hope to Confidence This is a letter to the editor recently published in the Bend Bulletin…

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To Sprawl or Not to Sprawl?

The City of Bend Needs YOU to Help Answer This Question The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) might…

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