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Resourceful PDX

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Community and Economic Development
Discover how simple changes like borrowing, reusing, and repairing can help you save money and support a more sustainable Portland.

Resourceful PDX offers practical tips and local resources to help you waste less, spend wisely, and support your community and local economy.
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Featured content

Map: Find local spots to Reuse, Repair, and Share

Blog: Community spotlights & sustainable living tips

Events: Repair cafés, tool libraries, workshops, swaps, and more

Everyday tips to reuse, repair, borrow, and share

Newsletter sign up: Get tips to reduce, reuse, and recycle right

Moving? A guide to low-cost, low-waste moves

Back-to-School tips that save money and reduce waste

Home improvement: Reuse, borrow, and save

How to welcome baby, without the extra “stuff”

Why it matters: Good for you. Good for the planet.

About Resourceful PDX

Contact

Garbage and Recycling Hotline

wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-7202

News

Gear up for summer biking (without buying new)

Ready to ride this summer? You don’t need a brand-new bike or gear to get started. In fact, one of the easiest ways to save money is to fix what you have or buy used. Portland has tons of options to help you do both.

Updated Blog post

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Events

Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
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Puzzle Exchange, hosted by the Portland Puzzle Exchange

A monthly puzzle exchange in NE Portland where you bring puzzles you’ve completed and exchange them for others brought by fellow puzzlers.

11:00 am 1:00 pm
Community event
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Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
A signboard with the text Tool Library OpenView full size image

Repair Café at Leaven Community House, hosted by Repair PDX

Repair PDX volunteers will be fixing broken small appliances, repairing bikes, and mending clothing.

12:00 pm 3:00 pm
Community event
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