Bend Council on Aging – Congregate Dining Dishware
Council on Aging will replace breakable dishware with new durable dishware, with the goal of utilizing dishware that lasts more than six months.
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 MoreRescuing More Produce!
HDFFA will expand their Grow & Give program with insulated coolers and offer produce donation locations at community gardens, gleans, and farmers markets to increase food donations by 3,000 lbs in 2023.
Read MoreToo Good to be Trub
Fields Farm teamed up with Spider City Brewing to divert the brewery’s trub, using it as compost or mulch.
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 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 MoreA Garden Compost with Worms
COIC Skills Lab implemented a composting project using a SubPod vermiculture station with worms, diverting 500 pounds of waste each year and reaching and educating 150+ youth and 25+ staff in the process.
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