Posts Tagged ‘repair’
An evening of sewing and community building
Thank you to those who attended our Sewing, Mending, and Darning Workshop last week, and a huge shout out to our four wonderful volunteer teachers! Whether you learned how to…
Read MoreRepair Café w/ Deschutes Public Library
Got 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.
Read MoreRepair Café at The Gear Fix
The 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).
Read MoreA July Repair Café in Redmond
The July Repair Café at SCP Redmond Hotel was my first Repair Café as Rethink Waste Program Manager, and thanks to the support of other staff (looking at you, Lindsey,…
Read MoreMay 2024 Repair Café in Photos
Another Repair Café in the books means another batch of belongings kept out of the landfill and in use! Maintaining and fixing items may seem like low-hanging fruit in the…
Read MoreRepairing is Caring
How does repair fit in with sustainability? Over the weekend, I found myself in Sisters enjoying one of my favorite of their annual offerings, the Sisters Folk Festival. While there,…
Read MoreFall Repair Cafe at DIYcave
A Repair Cafe connects people with broken stuff, with people that like to fix stuff. Repairing instead of replacing prevents waste and saves resources. Doing it with other people makes…
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