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Follow these tips to save money & avoid food waste
April 1 – 7, 2024 is Food Waste Prevention Week. Reducing food waste is a great way to keep your wallet full and positively impact the environment.
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Autumn compost tips
Fallen leaves and rotting jack-o-lanterns belong in the green bin.
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Keep it fresh with these food storage tips
Learn how to keep food from going bad by making the most of your freezer and understanding where in your fridge and cupboard food will last the longest.
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Can I recycle this?
Find out which plastics can go in your recycling bin, and which can’t.
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Why "tanglers" should never go in your recycling bin
Plastic bags, rope, cords and clothing all wreak havoc at the recycling facility.
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Trim your waste by bulking up
Reduce waste and save money by switching from single-use items to bulk.
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Sustainability resources for home-based businesses
Home-based businesses can take advantage of residential energy and water saving programs.
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Recycling for a good cause
It's easier than ever to collect deposit bottles to support a cause you care about.
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Happy 10-year Compost-iversary, Portlanders!
In 2011, Portland’s curbside compost program expanded from just yard waste to include food scraps.
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The Master Recycler Program celebrates 30 years
The Portland Metro area Master Recycler Program began in 1991 and has trained over 2,000 volunteers.
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Learn how to use BottleDrop to redeem more containers
A step-by-step guide to use BottleDrop to save time and gain money.
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Make a difference in the new year and learn how to recycle right
Use Recycle or Not to help answer your questions.
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Beyond the curb: the journey of a glass bottle
Here’s the journey a glass beer bottle takes when you recycle it.
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Hazardous materials require proper disposal
Put the bad stuff in the right place with occasional visits to a local hazardous waste facility.
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