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Less Is More
Last year, after a New Year’s inspired run on decluttering my home, I learned that the less…
Rethink Waste Kits Help New Habitat for Humanity Homeowners Go Green
Mel Parker always recycled, but now thanks to the Rethink Waste Toolkit she can compost and clean…
Bend kids get a look at gardening – Garden Sprouts club shows students the fruits of their labor
Over the past month, students in the Environmental Center’s Summer Garden Sprouts club have learned that gardens…
5 Things I’ve Learned From My Compost Pile
Composting can be intimidating. Where do you start? (A pile is fine). Is it going to smell?…
Plastic bag opponents kicking off campaigns
Plastic shopping bag opponents are kicking off campaigns in cities around Oregon after the failure of a…
Bend Bikes Group to Host Community Forum
Want to improve bicycle riding conditions in Bend? Here is your chance to share your voice with…
1000 Friends’ Shares Their Legislative Recap for 2013
Like most legislative sessions, 2013 began and ended with a flurry of activity in Salem. Back in…
Ban the Bag, Bend! supporters will call for action
On Wednesday, July 17, Environment Oregon will be joined by local businesses, citizens and a “Bag Monster” to…
Governor Kitzhaber’s 10-Year Energy Action Plan Moves Forward
As part of his efforts to shape Oregon’s energy future, Governor Kitzhaber recently held a ceremonial bill…
DIY: Composting – Reporter tries to get some black gold using worms
It’s often called black gold, and it’s easy to make. Well, relatively easy. It’s something I’ve always…
Bend’s First Bike Share Station Open May 24th
Commute Options will host an Opening Ceremony for Bend’s first Bike Share Station on Friday, May 24th…
Commute Options Week Becomes Drive Less Challenge, Moves to October
After two decades, Commute Options Week, formerly a week-long event in June, will become the Drive Less…