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85% of all textiles in the United States end up in a landfill! Not only is this horrible for the planet, but it’s also hard on your wallet. To help…| The Environmental Center
85% of all textiles in the United States end up in a landfill! Not only is this horrible for the planet, but it’s also hard on your wallet. To help…| The Environmental Center
Local change. A world of difference. Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. To us, that means driving local change that makes a world of…| The Environmental Center
Have you heard that what you can recycle is going to change? Perhaps you’ve heard that Oregon’s recycling system is improving? The murmurs are true! These changes are coming from…| The Environmental Center
If you’re a frequent visitor here, you may recall our earlier announcements to bring reusables to Central Oregon. Formerly Reuse Bend, the working title for this initiative is now Reuse…| The Environmental Center
By bringing our community together, we create new ideas and forge new possibilities. We host many public events, including Green Drinks, the Earth Day Fair and Parade, the Sustainability Awards,…| The Environmental Center
Community Innovation Fund Application Please submit the 2025 Application below. As a reminder, the second (and final) round deadline is July 15, 2025. For additional information please see the Community…| The Environmental Center
Every year, around 1.3 billion smart phones are purchased around the world. The electronics production industry is among eight supply chains responsible for over half of all global greenhouse gas… The post Repairing for a cooler planet appeared first on The Environmental Center.| The Environmental Center
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project’s Community Innovation Fund – made possible through support from Deschutes County Solid Waste and City of Bend – received a record-breaking 21 applications for…| The Environmental Center
Thank you to those who attended our Repair Café at the beautiful new Redmond library last week, and lets hear it for our amazing volunteer fixers! Our fixers rose to the challenge-…| The Environmental Center
We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Yetter (she/her) into a brand new part-time position as the Reuse Bend Coordinator. In this role, Emma will be helping implement the Rethink Waste Project’s… The post Welcome Emma, Reuse Bend Coordinator appeared first on The Environmental Center.| The Environmental Center
About Mary Mary was raised in Bend, OR, and after a decade living outside of Central Oregon, she is happy to be back in her hometown. Mary holds a Master’s…| The Environmental Center
We are so excited to welcome Jessica (she/hers/ellas) as our new Bilingual Program Coordinator. Jessica will be working with youth in the community to deliver education programs in Spanish, expanding…| The Environmental Center
Thanks to our friends at the High Desert Horticultural Center for the native plant tour for our Garden Educator Network. We had 20 folks, representing schools and orgs from Sunriver,…| The Environmental Center
Saturday, April 26, 2025 Location: 16 NW Kansas Ave Bend Oregon Time: 11am – 3pm An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community This family-friendly event will feature a lively and…| The Environmental Center
