Rethink Waste

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?

*"*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…