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Applications for the 2016 Sustainability Awards Now Being Accepted
The Environmental Center is accepting applications for the 2016 Sustainability Awards, now through September 9, 2016. Awards…
Update: Bend Climate Action Ordinance (Now Resolution)
The Good News: The Bend City Council took our proposal for a Bend Climate Action Ordinance very…
Flushing Away Hard Earned Dollars?
In office buildings, on average, 37% of expenditures go towards water – and in schools, it is…
Your tips and resources to scare the phantoms away
The scoop When you’re away, the phantoms will play–and wreak havoc with your energy bills. A phantom load…
1,250 Students Participate in Outdoor Learning Experiences
With support from The Forest Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, our youth education team successfully…
Bend Schools Working Hard to Reduce Energy Use
Bend-La Pine Schools Energy Competition – Mid-Competition Awards Four local schools are awarded mid-competition prizes as student…
Bend-La Pine Schools Energy Competition – Mid-Competition Awards
Four local schools are awarded mid-competition prizes as student / teacher collaborations add up to winning strategies…
Rays the roof–with solar, of course!
Calling all local businesses – check out this new solar incentive program! Together with local businesses, we know…
Green Spotlight: Les Schwab Amphitheater’s New Sustainability Initiative
We’re excited to see that Les Schwab Amphitheater recently launched their “Take Note Initiative” to reduce waste…
Green Spotlight: OSU Master Gardeners
Gardening: Get Good At It Growing in the High Desert can be quite a challenge! Want to…
Indoor water-saving tips from the pros
In Bend, our water and sewer rates were recently modernized and we now we pay for every…
Record Number of Local Schools Awarded Oregon Green Schools Certification
Sixteen schools in Bend recently earned Oregon Green School Certification for their efforts to reduce resource consumption…