Rethink Waste Project to Host Compost Q&A Happy Hour Beginning June 5

Curious about composting? Need some troubleshooting tips for your stagnant compost bin? Whether you have questions about your current system or are looking to start one at home, the Rethink Waste Project can help you get the most out of your backyard composting.

 

“There are a lot of options now when it comes to composting locally”, said Denise Rowcroft, Sustainability Educator for The Environmental Center and coordinator for their Rethink Waste Project. “We can help fit the right composting system with the individual, according to lifestyle and budget. There are pros and cons to every system and it helps to know what you’re getting into so you find the best system from the beginning.”

 

The Rethink Waste Project invites you to stop by Happy Hour in the Garden to enjoy a beer and get the information you need to kick start your backyard composting! Environmental Center staff will be on hand for a casual Q&A in the compost demonstration area of the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden. Happy Hour in the Garden will be every Wednesday in June, from 4–6pm. Denise adds “People often stop composting when they hit a road block, like their bin smells or it’s not decomposing fast enough. These obstacles can usually be remedied pretty easily with a few tips.” Come with your questions or just stop by to learn a few tips. The Kansas Avenue Learning Garden is next door to The Environmental Center, located at 16 NW Kansas Avenue in Bend.

 

Rethink Waste is a program of The Environmental Center in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste, Bend Garbage & Recycling, Deschutes Recycling, High County Disposal and Cascade Disposal.

 

About the Rethink Waste Project

The Rethink Waste Project is an initiative to raise awareness about the impact of waste in our community and to engage individuals, families, and businesses in reducing, reusing and recycling waste. Our educational-based programs provide the tools and resources you need to reduce waste – and rethink the way you think about waste. To learn more visit www.RethinkWasteProject.org

 

About The Environmental Center:

The Environmental Center educates and advocates for a sustainable future in Central Oregon. We believe that sustainability hinges on how we live our daily lives: at home, at school and at work. The Center’s focus areas include educating kids, promoting zero waste, supporting local businesses, and promoting energy efficiency and renewables. To learn more about The Environmental Center, visit online at www.envirocenter.org or at our facility 16 NW Kansas Avenue in downtown Bend.