The Environmental Center

Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-01-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) meetings are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.
Note: Meeting locations and time may change per SWAC availability.

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show - 1st Show
2019-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for Realms Schools (Realms Middle School and Realms High School). Started in 2010, this fundraiser features an eclectic, wearable art runway show (featuring both trash fashion and re-fashioned garments), a live and silent auction, and a gallery style marketplace (where contributing local artists sell and showcase their work).
On Friday, January 25th there will be two shows. Get your tickets today!
FIRST SHOW – 6PM (Doors open at 5:00PM) – all ages
SECOND SHOW – 8:30PM (Doors open at 7:30PM) – 21 and over (ID Required)

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show - 2nd Show
2019-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

The Future of Solid Waste: Disposal Options
2019-01-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The County’s Board of Commissioners and Solid Waste Advisory Committee continue to discuss the future of solid waste disposal in Deschutes County. At this community meeting, we’ll provide an update on potential future disposal options.

Know Less Waste
2019-02-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn more about why less matters.
Know Less Waste explores how the stuff we buy, use and get rid of everyday, is impacting our world. From furniture to food, our purchasing decisions and behaviors are where we have the most impact, both positively and negatively. We all know the 3 R’s: Reduce Reuse and Recycle, but while most people focus on the 3rd R, – Recycling – it’s Reduce that is the most important. Join staff from The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project to learn more about why stuff matters, globally and here in Deschutes County, and leave with hands on tips to do something about it.
Denise Rowcroft and Ani Kasch are Sustainability Educators with The Environmental Center, a local non-profit organization working to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. Denise has managed their Rethink Waste Project and Learning Garden since 2011, and enjoys creatively repurposing leftover and found materials. Ani has been coordinating our LED light bulb installations since 2016 and this past spring kicked off our community Rethink Food Waste Challenge. She is an avid bike commuter and loves cooking meals only with things found in her kitchen.
Two other events in this series:

February 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Sunriver Library
February 20 @ 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM – Sisters Library

Know Less Waste
2019-02-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn more about why less matters.
Know Less Waste explores how the stuff we buy, use and get rid of everyday, is impacting our world. From furniture to food, our purchasing decisions and behaviors are where we have the most impact, both positively and negatively. We all know the 3 R’s: Reduce Reuse and Recycle, but while most people focus on the 3rd R, – Recycling – it’s Reduce that is the most important. Join staff from The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project to learn more about why stuff matters, globally and here in Deschutes County, and leave with hands on tips to do something about it.
Denise Rowcroft and Ani Kasch are Sustainability Educators with The Environmental Center, a local non-profit organization working to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. Denise has managed their Rethink Waste Project and Learning Garden since 2011, and enjoys creatively repurposing leftover and found materials. Ani has been coordinating our LED light bulb installations since 2016 and this past spring kicked off our community Rethink Food Waste Challenge. She is an avid bike commuter and loves cooking meals only with things found in her kitchen.
Two other events in this series:

February 7 @ 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm – East Bend Library
February 20 @ 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM – Sisters Library

Know Less Waste
2019-02-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn more about why less matters.
Know Less Waste explores how the stuff we buy, use and get rid of everyday, is impacting our world. From furniture to food, our purchasing decisions and behaviors are where we have the most impact, both positively and negatively. We all know the 3 R’s: Reduce Reuse and Recycle, but while most people focus on the 3rd R, – Recycling – it’s Reduce that is the most important. Join staff from The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project to learn more about why stuff matters, globally and here in Deschutes County, and leave with hands on tips to do something about it.
Denise Rowcroft and Ani Kasch are Sustainability Educators with The Environmental Center, a local non-profit organization working to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. Denise has managed their Rethink Waste Project and Learning Garden since 2011, and enjoys creatively repurposing leftover and found materials. Ani has been coordinating our LED light bulb installations since 2016 and this past spring kicked off our community Rethink Food Waste Challenge. She is an avid bike commuter and loves cooking meals only with things found in her kitchen.
Two other events in this series:

February 7 @ 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm – East Bend Library
February 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Sunriver Library

Repair Cafe
2019-04-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Gear Fix, 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
We’re excited to return to The Gear Fix for our 2019 Spring Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and more. And it’s FREE!
If you have any questions or would like to be added to the list of volunteer fixers, please email Ani.

Trash Talk! A Sustainability Seminar
2019-04-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What BIN does this go IN?
Join us for an interactive sustainability seminar to learn more about ways to responsibly recycle your waste in Deschutes County. Featuring guest speakers from The Environmental Center, The Broomsmen, and Deschutes Recycling. If you have specific questions, please share those in this event discussion or bring to the event! This will be educational & informative. No questions are too basic. We want to hear from you and address your pain points.
Please RSVP through this Facebook event.
Bonus! Every guest will receive a complimentary pint from Worthy Brewing.

2019 Furniture Flip & Festival
2019-04-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Re-imagine a world of less waste and more creative homes with the 2019 Furniture Flip & Festival, featuring the return of Trashformations!
The 5th Annual Furniture Flip Design Challenge, sponsored by DIY Cave, has returned to the Bend ReStore. This year, the popular community event — during which creative Central Oregonians transform discarded furniture, home accessories and/or building materials into something new and noteworthy — is expanding: Known as “Flip Festival 2019,” it spans two weeks and includes a live construction event and artist demonstrations.
The Fest kicks off on Saturday, April 6 with the rebirth of the beloved community event “Trashformations,” originally held at Pak-it Liquidators. During this one-day marathon arts project, local artists, welders, DIY’ers, crafters and curious folks will gather at the Bend ReStore and convert leftover, broken, discarded or otherwise unloved items into one-of-a-kind sculptures, artworks, furniture and garden art. You’re invited to come watch the creativity unfold!
On Friday, April 12, the Furniture Flip and Trashformations masterpieces will be revealed and sold during a reception and awards event from 6-8 pm.
On Saturday, April 13, the Flip and Trashformations pieces will be on display and for sale (minus the items snapped up on Friday night) during regular ReStore hours (10 am-4 pm). From 11 am-3 pm, a rotating line-up of local artists will offer inspiring and novice-friendly demonstrations for anyone interested in tackling their own upcycle projects.
In a world where TV design shows and internet shopping have all but eliminated any sense of individual personality from home improvement, we could all use some inspiration!
When you shop Flip Festival at the ReStore, you support the arts, the environment and families in our community. This year, Bend Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates 30 years and the dedication of 128 homes for local families and individuals.
Event Schedule:
Saturday, April 6 from 10 am–4 pm: Trashformations Live Construction Event
Friday, April 12 from 6–8 pm: Furniture Flip Reception and Awards Show
Saturday, April 13: Furniture Flip and Trashformations Show (10 am-4 pm)
Artist Demonstrations (11 am–3 pm)

Tread Lightly Talk and Community Discussion
2019-05-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In January, Roundabout Books began a #treadlightly campaign and removed single use products such as paper cups, plastic cups, straws, and bags.
On May 4th, they will offer an in depth look at the 3 R’s that even Kindergartners know: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Why is it important, why it matters, what it looks like and what you can do to Rethink Waste.
Presenters: Ani Kasch from The Environmental Center and Patricia Williams from Cascade Disposal

Community Landfill Tour
2019-05-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
**THIS TOUR IS AT MAX CAPACITY. We’ve opened up another tour on July 2nd and there’s still room! Please register in advance!
Come join The Environmental Center and Rethink Waste Project staff in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste for a behind-the-scenes tour of what happens to your trash after it leaves the curb. See Knott Landfill’s trash pit, check out Deschutes Recycling, tour the transfer station, and understand the composting facility. Seeing where our waste goes will impact your decisions in the future and help you think twice about purchases.
Did you know the Knott Landfill is 110 feet deep? Have you seen the methane flare? Do you know how long it takes a head of lettuce to decompose in the landfill?
This is a unique opportunity; the landifll isn’t always open to the public for tours.
NOTE: There is limited parking so we will ask for folks to carpool. We will meet at 9am at the Ponderosa Park parking lot near the intersection of SE 15h St and SE Virginia Rd to divide into cars. We will be back at the cars by noon at the latest.

Association of Oregon Recyclers Conference
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sustainable Oregon 2019, is AOR’s 41st annual Conference & Trade Show is a three-day interactive learning experience featuring cutting-edge educational sessions, workshops, local and national experts and speakers, facility tours, valuable networking opportunities, and an awards program to celebrate the achievements of Oregon’s recycling, reuse, and waste reduction businesses and leaders.
The conference also provides unmatched networking opportunities in one location. This is the time and place each year that recycling professionals from Oregon and around the Northwest gather to talk all things recycling, composting, and sustainable materials management.
The conference will be held at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend, Oregon, June 19-21st, 2019.

Summer Repair Cafe at DIYcave
2019-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | DIYcave, 444 SE 9th St., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
We’re excited to return to DIY Cave for our 2019 Summer Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and more. And it’s FREE!
If you have any questions or would like to be added to the list of volunteer fixers, please email Ani.

Talkin' Trash: Managing our Waste in Deschutes County
2019-07-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How Do We Deal with Solid Waste in Deschutes County?
The current Deschutes County landfill will be full in 2029. This is a time-sensitive issue for the community, as plans must be made now on how to handle solid waste in Deschutes County once the landfill is full. The county has formed a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) to explore two options: (a) developing a new landfill within Deschutes County, and, (b) hauling solid waste to a facility located outside of Deschutes County. This forum will explore the pros and cons of both options. In addition, the forum will present ways the community can be more efficient with waste management to extend the life of the landfill beyond 2029 and how to maximize its economic value.
Panelists:
Timm Schimke, Director of Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste
Denise Rowcroft, Rethink Waste Project of The Environmental Center
Moderator: Sam Albert, DJ at 101.7FM
$25 members / $45 non-members. Plated lunch is included.

Pints and Politics: Rethinking Waste
2019-08-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In 10 years, Deschutes County’s landfill will be full. Plans for how to handle solid waste in Deschutes County once the landfill is full must be made now. The county is exploring the idea of developing a new landfill within Deschutes County and the idea of hauling solid waste to a facility located outside of Deschutes County. Join OLCV to explore these two options and find out how our community can be more efficient with waste management.

CIF Info Session (In Person/Virtual)
2019-09-03 00:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or restaurant, or other community space, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply for the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund!
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project will provide a total of $40,000* awards to individuals, businesses, or community organizations to implement waste reduction or recovery projects throughout Deschutes County. Each project will be awarded up to $5,000. There is no minimum project budget/award amount. 20% of the project funds must come from matching funds (cash or in-kind). Depending on project budget requirements, 8 to 12 projects will be funded in 2023.
*$15,000 of the $40,000 total projects budget will be awarded to projects that take place at or largely impact visitor destinations, such as a visitor lodging property, restaurant / eatery, park / trail/ nature area, outfitter / activity company, museum / gallery, entertainment venue.
Attend an info session in-person at The Environmental Center or Virtually! Info sessions are scheduled February 7th, May 9th, and August 8th 2023 from 1-2pm.
Register – In Person
Register – Virtual

Community Landfill Tour #3
2019-09-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Did you know the Knott Landfill is 110 feet deep? Have you seen the methane flare? Do you know how long it takes a head of lettuce to decompose in the landfill?
Come join The Environmental Center and Rethink Waste Project staff in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste for a behind-the-scenes tour of what happens to your trash after it leaves the curb. See Knott Landfill’s trash pit, check out Deschutes Recycling, tour the transfer station, and understand the composting facility. Seeing where our waste goes will impact your decisions in the future and help you think twice about purchases.
This is a unique opportunity; the landfill isn’t always open to the public for tours. Please register here in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: There is limited parking at the landfill, so we will ask for folks to carpool. We will meet at 9am at the Ponderosa Park parking lot near the intersection of SE 15th St and SE Virginia Rd to divide into cars. If your car is already full, you can go directly to the landfill and we’ll meet you there. We will be back at the cars by noon at the latest. Please dress for weather! Bring layers — it is often windy at Knott Landfill.

Zero Waste (Green) Home: Bea Johnson is Coming to Bend!
2019-09-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sustainability isn’t just about how green your home, office, or school is – it’s about how you live and make decisions within those spaces and beyond. Which is why we’re kicking off the 2019 Green Tour with zero waste extraordinaire, Bea Johnson! Join us for a memorable evening that will inspire you to reflect on your own lifestyle and habits, and provide practical solutions for living simply and reducing waste.
Since 2008, Bea and her family have produced a mere PINT of trash per year. (That’s one jar, folks.) Bea has been featured on TV shows and in publications all over the world. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of people to adopt waste-free living, open unpackaged shops, and conceive reusable products. As the leading spokesperson for zero waste living, she has completed 19 international speaking tours and has worked with companies like Google, Amazon, Starbucks, and IKEA, to name a few.
Bea initiated a global movement. And here in Central Oregon, she’ll lend a unique perspective on how this fits into our own local sustainability efforts. Why incentivize smaller-footprint homes in our growing community? (Less space = less stuff and less energy). Is it possible to retrofit a 1920’s home and not produce an excess amount of trash?
Reserve your tickets today!
Learn more about Bea Johnson here. You can also check out her book at the Deschutes Public Library, or purchase from Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe
If you have questions, or if we can assist with accommodations for this event, please email Ani or call 541-385-6908.

Where Does Your Garbage Go?
2019-10-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What happens to your garbage after the big truck picks it up?
AAUW (the American Association of University Women), is inviting the public to this event, at which Chad Centola will speak. Centola, Operations Manager for the County Department of Solid Waste, will explain current landfill operations, such as recycling and composting, and will present explanations of the plans for the future of solid waste management in Deschutes County. Our landfill is a vital part of the community, and it keeps our homes livable, while operating in a cost-effective manner. For more information, go to https://www.deschutes.org/solidwaste.

Redmond Repair Cafe
2019-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Local volunteers will help repair your broken stuff – for FREE!
Has your blender lost its whirl? Hole in your favorite jeans? Broken clasp on your best bracelet? Bring us your small household appliances, sewing repairs, jewelry repairs, and small furniture that need a little work.
Volunteers with the Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project will come and help guide the repair of small appliances or devices that no longer function. Bring your stuff that’s not working and let’s see if we can collaborate to change that. Repair Cafe’s are a growing movement to help keep the material objects in our lives serving us longer before they head for the landfill or an alternative use.
Repair assistance is based on a first come first served basis.

Film Screening: Bag It
2020-02-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Surfrider Foundation is partnering with OSU-Cascades to discuss climate change and next steps after banning plastic bags. What more can we do to reduce plastic and better our community? The evening includes beer and appetizers from 10 Barrel Brewing and a short presentation from Rethink Waste Program Manager, Ani Kasch.
The film, Bag It, is a hilarious tale of one man’s quest to use less plastic. What starts as a film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale investigation into plastic and its effect on our lives, bodies, and waterways. All those who sign up or are Surfrider members will be entered into a raffle (membership is only $25).
Please register in advance. This event is free to Surfrider members.
Note: Location on campus is Tykeson Hall 111

The Future of Waste in Deschutes County - Sunriver
2020-03-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
As more and more people move to Deschutes County, more and more trash is being created for drop off at our nearly full Knott Landfill. Recycling, while an important part of the process, is not the solution to addressing the massive volume of waste in our community. Come learn about what to do to help make an impact to reduce waste in our community. We will address the current state of recycling and how to do it right, but talk more in-depth about other forms of waste diversion and prevention. What can you do to help rather than hinder?
Ani Kasch is the Rethink Waste Program Manager at The Environmental Center, a local non-profit organization working to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon where she has been educating the community for 2.5 years. She is passionate about waste reduction, especially around wasted food. She is an avid bike commuter and enjoys cooking and eating local food.

LOGE Speaker Series: Rethink Waste
2020-03-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
To kick off the LOGE Speaker Series, Ani Kasch of the Rethink Waste Project and the The Environmental Center will be joining us to discuss the topic of waste and how we can be better stewards to the environment. If you’ve ever felt the desire to be more responsible with your waste but don’t know where to start or maybe it seems like too much work, this presentation is for you!
Topics to be covered are:
Wasted food issues and prevention
General waste reduction ideas
Recycling, its importance and how to do it right
Current events around waste and what you can do about them?
Join us in the LOGE Bend cafe for an hour of trash talk and community.

LIVE Facebook STREAM: The Future of Waste in Deschutes County - Bend
2020-03-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This presentation will be available on a live stream from the Deschutes Public Library’s Facebook page! The in-library programs have been cancelled, but you will still be able to catch this one. Don’t miss it!
As more and more people move to Deschutes County, more and more trash is being created for drop off at our nearly full Knott Landfill. Recycling, while an important part of the process, is not the solution to addressing the massive volume of waste in our community. Come learn about what to do to help make an impact to reduce waste in our community. We will address the current state of recycling and how to do it right, but talk more in-depth about other forms of waste diversion and prevention. What can you do to help rather than hinder?
Ani Kasch is the Rethink Waste Program Manager at The Environmental Center, a local non-profit organization working to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon where she has been educating the community for 2.5 years. She is passionate about waste reduction, especially around wasted food. She is an avid bike commuter and enjoys cooking and eating local food.

Postponed: The Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival
2020-04-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
*”*UPDATE: In order to keep our community healthy and protected from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Bend ReStore has decided to postpone The Upcycle Festival.
The Bend Habitat ReStore is kicking off Earth Month with their Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival and they are looking for artists to help Bend rethink waste and get inspired by trashformation. From fun to funky, wild to weird, make some art for the Earth!
Ready to create? There are THREE cool ways to participate:
#1 THE UPCYCLE POP UP ART SHOW
FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
Join us for a celebration of creative upcycling. Our fun pop up will feature your wall art and a selection of local craft beer.
How it works:

Only a limited number of pieces can be accommodated, committee will select.
Contact Heather Laurie at hnlaurie@gmail.com to inquire!
Art can be up to 3’x3′ in size
Must hang on a wall
Create your piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
Retain ownership of your art after the show (or donate it to raise funds for Habitat!)
Final art is due 9 am, March 31st @ ReStore of Bend

#2 THE FLIP!
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
This year, The FLIP! is transforming into an open showcase of functional art of all types (furniture, tools, containers, lighting, or any aesthetic object that serves a utilitarian purpose).
How it works:

Contact Sophie Paez at upcycle@brhabitat.org to hold your space!
You get $25 to spend on cool stuff at Bend ReStore
Create your functional art piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
We’ll stage your piece inside ReStore for festival attendees to enjoy
All FLIP! art will compete for awards
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Selected stand-out weatherproof pieces will join ReStore’s traveling art exhibit at Bend locations during Earth Month, including an Artist Reception at Worthy Brewing on April 18th and The Environmental Center’s Earth Day celebration on April 25th
Final art is due 9am, April 4th @ ReStore of Bend

#3 TRASHFORMATIONS
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
A beloved annual Bend tradition (formerly at Pakit), Trashformations is a one day onsite conceptual incident and art construction event. Test your spontaneous creativity, apply your basic hands-on art construction skills, support affordable housing, keep unwanted castoffs out of the landfill, AND spend the time communing with other equally daring artists.
How it works:

Contact Lloyd McMullen at art.castaways@gmail.com to hold your space!
The Challenge: Create a finished piece of art working with items found at ReStore
Artists and artist teams assemble at ReStore on the morning of April 4 to claim a provided working space, mine the mother lode of treasures on-site, and create their masterpieces from 10 am to 4 pm
Participants provide their own tools and are welcome to bring trash-treasures to use and share
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US MAKE THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL A CREATIVE COMMUNITY EVENTndnn

Postponed: The Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival
2020-04-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“*UPDATE: In order to keep our community healthy and protected from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Bend ReStore has decided to postpone The Upcycle Festival.
The Bend Habitat ReStore is kicking off Earth Month with their Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival and they are looking for artists to help Bend rethink waste and get inspired by trashformation. From fun to funky, wild to weird, make some art for the Earth!
Ready to create? There are THREE cool ways to participate:
#1 THE UPCYCLE POP UP ART SHOW
FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
Join us for a celebration of creative upcycling. Our fun pop up will feature your wall art and a selection of local craft beer.
How it works:

Only a limited number of pieces can be accommodated, committee will select.
Contact Heather Laurie at hnlaurie@gmail.com to inquire!
Art can be up to 3’x3′ in size
Must hang on a wall
Create your piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
Retain ownership of your art after the show (or donate it to raise funds for Habitat!)
Final art is due 9 am, March 31st @ ReStore of Bend

#2 THE FLIP!
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
This year, The FLIP! is transforming into an open showcase of functional art of all types (furniture, tools, containers, lighting, or any aesthetic object that serves a utilitarian purpose).
How it works:

Contact Sophie Paez at upcycle@brhabitat.org to hold your space!
You get $25 to spend on cool stuff at Bend ReStore
Create your functional art piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
We’ll stage your piece inside ReStore for festival attendees to enjoy
All FLIP! art will compete for awards
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Selected stand-out weatherproof pieces will join ReStore’s traveling art exhibit at Bend locations during Earth Month, including an Artist Reception at Worthy Brewing on April 18th and The Environmental Center’s Earth Day celebration on April 25th
Final art is due 9am, April 4th @ ReStore of Bend

#3 TRASHFORMATIONS
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
A beloved annual Bend tradition (formerly at Pakit), Trashformations is a one day onsite conceptual incident and art construction event. Test your spontaneous creativity, apply your basic hands-on art construction skills, support affordable housing, keep unwanted castoffs out of the landfill, AND spend the time communing with other equally daring artists.
How it works:

Contact Lloyd McMullen at art.castaways@gmail.com to hold your space!
The Challenge: Create a finished piece of art working with items found at ReStore
Artists and artist teams assemble at ReStore on the morning of April 4 to claim a provided working space, mine the mother lode of treasures on-site, and create their masterpieces from 10 am to 4 pm
Participants provide their own tools and are welcome to bring trash-treasures to use and share
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US MAKE THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL A CREATIVE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Circular Economy Cities PNW Virtual Workshop
2020-05-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about circularity. Join people in Circular Economy Clubs from all around the Pacific Northwest for a groundbreaking virtual event. Act to advance circularity in your community.

Recycling Modernization Act listening session
2022-07-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
You can get involved with the Recycling Modernization Act, too! On July 19th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m, listen in on the Technical Workgroup as they evaluate a uniform, statewide recyclable materials collection list.

Spring Repair Café at OSU-Cascades in Bend
2023-04-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for our in-person Repair Café on Wednesday, April 26th, 5:30-7:30pm at OSU-Cascades in Bend with the Associated Students of OSU-Cascades

This event will also include a free second-hand clothing exchange! Remaining items will be donated to COCC Clothing Connections.

The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. This will be the second in-person Repair Café in Central Oregon since 2020. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff – they’re all about repairing things (together). Stuff like, jewelry, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, clothing, and more. Repair Cafés are held around the world! Repairing with other people saves natural resources, prevents waste, and cultivates community. Learn more at envirocenter.org/tec-events/repair-cafe/
Not sure if it can be fixed? Bring it!
Contact: udara@envirocenter.orgwith questions or if you’re interested in being a volunteer fixer!
