Agricultural Packaging Repurposing Program
Central Oregon Locavore will set up an outdoor storage shed to decrease the number of waxed produce boxes that are going to the landfill, while simultaneously saving local farmers and ranchers significant expenses.
Read MoreGreen Hygiene at COCC
Green Hygiene will provide students at COCC with zero waste laundry detergent, toothpaste and menstruation product options to reduce waste.
Read MoreImproved recycling and composting practices at SCP
SCP Redmond Hotel will add bins and composters with effective signage to increase recycling and composting rates.
Read MoreBlue Bins for Blue Bags at Tetherow
Tetherow Resort will install 8 more recycling bins across the property to recycle redeemable bottles and cans, and donate proceeds to local nonprofit organizations.
Read MoreSave the Bikes!
Bicycle Re-Source of Bend will divert bicycles from landfill to community members by repairing donated bicycles and coordinating with local organizations and advocates to distribute the bicycles and accessories.
Read MoreBringing recycling in the room
Campfire Hotel will add recycling containers for plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass with clear signage, in an accessible way, in each of the 100 rooms and also the lobby and meeting space.
Read MoreCafeteria Waste Reduction
Bear Creek Elementary, Amity Creek Elementary, and REALMS will reduce waste generated in their cafeterias by testing out a variety of reusable alternatives to single use items.
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 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 MoreSOSS (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.
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