Rethink Waste
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Sorting Truth from Trash: A November Green Drinks on America Recycles Day.
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORIn 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…
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Repair Café with Deschutes Public Library in Redmond
Redmond Proficiency Academy 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond, OR, United StatesJoin us for Repair Café in partnership with Deschutes Public Library at Redmond Proficiency Academy.
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Repair Café at The Gear Fix
The Gear Fix 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, OR, United StatesThe 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).
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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…
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Kids’ Entrepreneur Spring Market
Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesThe 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.
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Kids’ Entrepreneur Spring Market
Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesThe 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.
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FeaturedCommunity Innovation Fund – March Info Session
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThe Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project is accepting applications for the first round of the 2025 Community Innovation Fund (CIF)! CIF provides up to $5,000 for any projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County. If you're interested in learning more about the application process and what kind of projects can qualify, come join us for this Info…
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Repair Café w/ Deschutes Public Library
Downtown Redmond Library 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR, United StatesGot 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.
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Repair Café with COCC Redmond
COCC Redmond 2324 NE College Lp, Redmond, OR, United States -
FeaturedWhat’s Recyclable Anyway? (and what the heck is the RMA?)
Virtual EventAt our 4th annual America Recycles Day event, come learn from a panel of experts about recycling and the Recycling Modernization Act.