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Lauren Norris
July 6, 2015

Thank you, You Make a Difference

Lauren Norris
July 6, 2015
Thank you, You Make a Difference

My biggest take away from a national conference on Climate and Behavior Change?  Your work as a Master Recycler is more important to creating a sustainable future than I ever imagined. 

Tagged: Behavior Change, Climate

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Lauren Norris
July 6, 2015

Used Clothes: Not So Charitable

Lauren Norris
July 6, 2015
Used Clothes: Not So Charitable

The average American discards more than 10 pounds of clothes each year. 1000 tons of the clothes that we donate are sold and shipped overseas, causing problems for local culture and economy. 

Tagged: Clothes, Economy, Guatemala, Equity, Reduce, Reuse, Repair

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Lauren Norris
July 5, 2015

Being Resourceful on a Budget in the Bulk Aisle

Lauren Norris
July 5, 2015
Being Resourceful on a Budget in the Bulk Aisle

I love the bulk aisle in my grocery store! When I turn that corner I know I am going to save a ton of money, not use packaging, and get the freshest ingredients. And the true magic of the bulk area: I only have to get what I need.

In other words, no food waste.

Here are some tips to maximize your next visit to the bulk aisle:

Tagged: Food, Reduce

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Lauren Norris
July 5, 2015

Textiles and Community

Lauren Norris
July 5, 2015
Textiles and Community

Reconnect with the textiles around you with resources and classes. 

Tagged: Clothes, Reuse, Repair

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Lauren Norris
July 4, 2015

Sharing is the New Green

Lauren Norris
July 4, 2015
Sharing is the New Green

People in the Portland metro area are quite resourceful in finding ways to share. Everywhere you look it is possible to see places where people are bartering, borrowing, renting, trading and swapping to get the things we need.

Tagged: Sharing, Reduce

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