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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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Borrow it, find it used, or buy thoughtfully

Donate, share, or pass it along responsibly

Repair, maintain, and make it last

Explore places to borrow, repair, share, donate, and buy secondhand

Discover reuse tips, DIY inspiration, and community highlights

Find upcoming repair, reuse, swap, and community events

Declutter, donate, and set up your new home

Reuse, swap, and save on school essentials

Borrow tools, buy used, and improve your home for less

Save money with secondhand gear, swaps, and low-waste baby basics

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Resourceful PDX helps Portlanders waste less, spend wisely, and support community

Everyday tips to reuse, repair, borrow, and share

Contact

Resourceful PDX

ResourcefulPDX@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-7202

News

Portland’s DeMONSTERably Clever Costume Guide: Create, Thrift, Swap, Save

Resourceful PDX
Blog post
Updated
You can find – or make – terrific Halloween costumes without buying new. Whether you want to get crafty, find the perfect used outfit, or snag a free costume, we’ve got you covered.
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Events

Reuse Craft Workshops & Meetups, hosted by SCRAP Creative Reuse (paid)

SCRAP offers hands‑on workshops and classes that help you turn everyday, reclaimed materials into creative projects—no experience needed. Whether you’re crafting with friends, learning something new, or exploring sustainable artmaking, SCRAP’s programs make creativity accessible to everyone.

10:00 am 5:30 pm
Community event
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Home repair, electrical, plumbing, and woodworking classes, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

Whether you rent or own your home, ReBuilding Center offers hands-on classes that teach you how to make both small and large repairs, from basic plumbing and electrical work to fixing drywall and refinishing wood.

5:30 pm 8:30 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
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North Portland Free Clothing Exchange, hosted by community members

Free clothing exchange held every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Kenton Church on North Lombard Street.

2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Community event
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