Rethink Waste Project
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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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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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Food Waste Prevention and Composting Workshop
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis free workshop by the Rethink Waste Project during Food Waste Prevention Week will dig into why food waste matters, how to prevent food waste in the first place, strategies for composting, and a chance to answer community questions.
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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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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.