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Lauren Norris
July 30, 2015

A Master Recycler's Experience at the Recycling Event of the Year

Lauren Norris
July 30, 2015
A Master Recycler's Experience at the Recycling Event of the Year

The Association of Oregon Recyclers (AOR) conference was held in Bend from June 3-5. It was fun being in a (large) roomful of like-minded people -- just like in the Master Recycler class.  Here is one Master Recycler's experience there.

Tagged: Tour, Salvage, Reuse, Electronics

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Lauren Norris
July 14, 2015

Looking for Something to Do?

Lauren Norris
July 14, 2015
Looking for Something to Do?

How about a little reuse fun? The volunteer calendar is chock full of ways to get involved, but maybe you want to do your own thing. Here are few resources and ideas of ways to get your own community involved in reuse. 

Tagged: Reuse, Sharing, Reduce

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Lauren Norris
July 9, 2015

Three Ways to Get Rich (On Life)

Lauren Norris
July 9, 2015
Three Ways to Get Rich (On Life)

Let’s face it: materials matter. From the delicious pasta I shared with a friend last night, to the pendant my sister gave me as a gift, materials around me affect my health and well being.

Tagged: Reduce

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Julie Hernandez
July 9, 2015

Taking Control of the Electronics Problem

Julie Hernandez
July 9, 2015
Taking Control of the Electronics Problem

There are choices that we can make to lower the devastating social and environmental impacts of electronics. There are also important policies we need to understand, support, and strengthen if we want to address the problem at the global level.

Tagged: Electronics, Equity

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Lauren Norris
July 9, 2015

Nice to Meet You!

Lauren Norris
July 9, 2015
Nice to Meet You!

Julie Gilbertson joined the team at Clackamas County and will be the new “go-to” person for Master Recyclers there.

You can reach Julie by email: jgilbertson@clackamas.us or by phone: 503-742-4463. She’s in the office Mondays through Thursdays, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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