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5 quick tips: how to reduce waste during construction
The EPA estimates that 548 million tons of construction and demolition (C/D) debris (concrete, asphalt, steel, wood…
With EPS, energy performance is in the details
Guest post from Energy Trust of Oregon See the benefits of energy-efficient homes at this year’s virtual…
10 Quick Rethink Tips for Every Day!
There is a lot you can do every day to reduce your waste and Rethink your relationship…
Our Growing Garden Team
After two years as a FoodCorps Service Member, we’re excited to announce that Tracy Ryan has joined…
Summer Camp Success!
We just wrapped up summer camps 2020! Here’s a reflection from our fourth and final session last…
Learn from the kids: reusables!
Reusables! They are the best. Sometimes they do require an upfront investment, but over time, as you…
ACTION ALERTS: Big Agenda for Bend City Council This Wednesday
Support Funding the Core Area Plan The vision for a vibrant, sustainable mixed-use neighborhood in the Bend…
Rethink Waste in and around your garden with Bend Urban Gardens
There is so much waste that can happen in backyard gardening: building materials, toxic chemicals from herbicides…
Receive action alerts/updates via text!
An easier way to stay informed. The Environmental Center is expanding communication options for members by introducing…
A safer, more walkable, bikable, transit-friendly Bend
Your voice is needed! After more than two years of hard work by Environmental Center staff and…
Volunteer Spotlight: Debra Burke
Meet Debra: 30+ Year Volunteer Debra’s life has been interwoven with The Environmental Center for several…
Get involved with Bend’s climate future
The City of Bend is actively recruiting nine positions for the Environment and Climate Committee (ECC) until…