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  • Sorting Truth from Trash: A November Green Drinks on America Recycles Day.

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    In light of recent coverage of some of the deceptive practices behind "advanced plastics recycling" and plastics recycling in general, join the Rethink Waste Project and local expert panelists for Sorting Truth from Trash: The Realities of Recycling on America Recycles Day. We'll show a short film and presentation, then take a deep dive into…

  • Repair Café with Deschutes Public Library in Redmond

    Redmond Proficiency Academy 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond, OR, United States

    Join us for Repair Café in partnership with Deschutes Public Library at Redmond Proficiency Academy.

  • Repair Café at The Gear Fix

    The Gear Fix 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, OR, United States

    The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff – they’re all about repairing things (together).

  • Trash-fashion Maker-Mentor workshop:

    Rubbish Renewed presents free Trash Fashion DESIGN WORKSHOPS in collaboration with DIYcave. • How can I create something from nothing? • What is the value of trash beyond the landfill? • What is its story? Sign up for one of the first ever Rubbish Renewed free community design workshops! Rubbish Renewed is partnering with DIYcave…

  • Kids’ Entrepreneur Spring Market

    Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

    The Kids’ Entrepreneur Market is an entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market, for ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their own products and services, all while considering the protection of our beloved planet.

  • Kids’ Entrepreneur Spring Market

    Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

    The Kids’ Entrepreneur Market is an entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market, for ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their own products and services, all while considering the protection of our beloved planet.

  • Repair Café w/ Deschutes Public Library

    Downtown Redmond Library 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR, United States

    Got a broken something? Bring it to this free Repair Café! The Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project hosts Repair Cafés, which are free events that connect people with broken stuff with people who like to fix stuff. Stuff like jewelry, small furniture, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, clothing, and more. We are excited to hold this event in partnership with Deschutes Public Library.