Rethink Waste
Summer Repair Cafe at DIYcave
DIYcave 444 SE 9th St., Bend, OR, United StatesWe’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!
Talkin’ Trash: Managing our Waste in Deschutes County
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHow 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…
Pints and Politics: Rethinking Waste
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn 10 years, Deschutes County’s landfill will be full. 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)
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORDo 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…
Community Landfill Tour #3
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDid 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…
Zero Waste (Green) Home: Bea Johnson is Coming to Bend!
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesSustainability 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…
Where Does Your Garbage Go?
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhat 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…
Redmond Repair Cafe
Redmond Public Library 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR, United StatesLocal 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…
Film Screening: Bag It
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesSurfrider 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…
The Future of Waste in Deschutes County – Sunriver
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesAs 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…