SOSS (Super Outdoor Sorting Signage) at COCC
COCC developed and installed permanent waste sorting signage outside of the Wickiup Residence Hall, and also created portable sorting signage for events around the residence hall.
Read MoreLocavore’s Bulk Container Program
Central Oregon Locavore launched a Container Reuse Program reusing glass jars and plastic containers for bulk purchases, eliminating single-use plastic tubs and diverting approximately 600 plastic containers annually.
Read MoreOSU-Cascades Composts
OSU-Cascades Sustainability Club purchased composters to convert their yard and food waste to compost.
Read MoreDesert Sky Montessori’s Recycling Hut
Desert Sky Montessori built and developed a Recycling Hut, a collection facility made from upcycled materials to collect various materials not accepted in curbside carts.
Read MoreReusable Bag Program for Meals on Wheels
Council on Aging of Central Oregon implemented reusable bags for their Meals on Wheels community-based food delivery program for aging adults, saving up to 525 pounds of plastic bag waste per month!
Read MoreCOCC Recycling Education Program
COCC designed and installed signage across campus to reduce recycling contamination and increase diversion of recyclables from the landfill, with a pilot of new recycling stations in key areas of campus, followed by a roll-out to other areas of campus.
Read MoreSoul, Community, Planet, Compost
SCP (Soul, Community, Planet) Hotel in Redmond implemented an on-site composting program.
Read MoreEat-in with Reusables at Taco Del Mar
Taco Del Mar in Bend and Remond replaced single-use disposable foodware and utensils with reusables for all eat-in diners.
Read MoreRethink Your Drink
Sunriver Owners Association implemented a “Rethink your Drink” campaign, eliminating all single-use styrofoam coffee cups and offering only re-usable ceramic mugs for coffee, eliminating 18,250 styrofoam cups per year and raising awareness for simple sustainable choices in daily life.
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