ReuseConex Day One: Replacing Consumption with Reuse
October 23, 2012
The opening day of the ReuseConex conference in Portland focused on changing the societal mindset about reuse.
Sophia Bennett is a freelance writer based in Eugene, OR. Her work has been featured in more than a dozen magazines, newspapers and blogs. She is a dedicated home recycler, an avid thrift store shopper and a huge compost nerd.
Sophia's other professional experience include six years with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, an internationally recognized leader in the field of nonprofit waste-based business development, and a year as an economic development and recycling coordinator in the U.K. She's volunteered with the Oregon State University Extension Service Compost Specialist program and Willamette Farm and Food Coalition. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, crafts, gardening and spending time with her husband and twin daughters.
October 23, 2012
The opening day of the ReuseConex conference in Portland focused on changing the societal mindset about reuse.
October 19, 2012
Many ReuseConex functions, taking place this weekend in Portland, are open to the public, including some truly inspiring and entertaining reuse events.
September 27, 2012
Used office paper, magazines, newspapers and greeting cards live multiple lives with a little creative reuse.
September 26, 2012
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August 15, 2012
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July 10, 2012
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June 7, 2012
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May 29, 2012
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May 17, 2012
Old milk jugs are recycled into colorful, safe, energy-saving plastic tableware by Re-Play.
May 11, 2012
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