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buy local
- Mar 25, 2024 Spring cleaning tips: Out with the old, in with the new (to you)
- Sep 19, 2023 A new place to buy (and sell) kitchenware in Portland
- Mar 27, 2023 Easy ways to green your spring cleaning
- Nov 16, 2022 Shop small, shop local
- Nov 14, 2022 No Space for Waste at The Realm Refillery
- May 17, 2022 Get your food to go, without the waste, with GO Box
- Dec 9, 2021 Celebrate the holidays with low-waste and locally made gifts
- Sep 29, 2021 Refill and Save at Mama & Hapa’s Zero Waste Shop
- Jan 26, 2021 Learn something new with at-home workshops
- Dec 14, 2020 Keep it local, shop small
- Dec 8, 2020 Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips
- Nov 19, 2019 These handy apps help you reduce holiday food waste
- Sep 30, 2019 Chinook Book is your key to sustainable living
- Apr 18, 2019 Shwop is your local membership swap shop
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 26, 2018 Find (more) holiday inspiration and creative gift ideas
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Sep 26, 2018 Chinook Book offers delicious discoveries
- Aug 6, 2018 Back-to-school shopping: Think local, buy used
- Jun 22, 2018 10 things to do today to reduce your waste
- Mar 5, 2018 Spring break offers tulips, trails and tigers, oh my!
- Dec 13, 2017 Reduce and reuse for the holidays
- Dec 8, 2017 Maybe holiday goodness means something more
- Nov 16, 2017 Meal planning tips for holidays or anytime
- Oct 27, 2017 Let the new Chinook Book entertain you
- Aug 16, 2017 Find local alternatives to back to school shopping and spending
- Oct 11, 2016 Enjoy dessert first with Chinook Book’s sweet offerings
- Aug 10, 2016 Get extra credit with your school supplies
- Dec 10, 2015 Give busy parents a “time out” this holiday season
- Nov 17, 2015 Four tips to save money and waste less food this holiday season
- Nov 12, 2015 How to shop the bulk aisle and reduce food packaging waste
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Aug 13, 2015 Find back-to-school savings with Chinook Book
- Aug 12, 2015 3 ways to rethink back to school supplies
- May 28, 2015 Shwop is a year-round swap shop for Portlanders
- Dec 9, 2014 For family and friends who have it all, share the bounty of the Northwest
- Nov 25, 2014 Local, reused and fun gift ideas for kids who like to unwrap presents
- Sep 23, 2014 Sustainable resources abound in Chinook Book's 15th Anniversary edition
reu
- Mar 25, 2024 Spring cleaning tips: Out with the old, in with the new (to you)
thrif
- Mar 25, 2024 Spring cleaning tips: Out with the old, in with the new (to you)
local food
- Sep 19, 2023 A new place to buy (and sell) kitchenware in Portland
- Nov 14, 2022 No Space for Waste at The Realm Refillery
- May 17, 2022 Get your food to go, without the waste, with GO Box
- Dec 9, 2021 Celebrate the holidays with low-waste and locally made gifts
- Jan 26, 2021 Learn something new with at-home workshops
- Dec 8, 2020 Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips
- Nov 19, 2019 These handy apps help you reduce holiday food waste
- Sep 30, 2019 Chinook Book is your key to sustainable living
- Sep 26, 2018 Chinook Book offers delicious discoveries
- Nov 16, 2017 Meal planning tips for holidays or anytime
- Oct 27, 2017 Let the new Chinook Book entertain you
- Oct 11, 2016 Enjoy dessert first with Chinook Book’s sweet offerings
- Sep 28, 2016 St Johns Food Share offers more options for residents
- Jun 2, 2016 Building community with a love of food
- May 3, 2016 Find farm fresh food near you in Portland
- Nov 17, 2015 Four tips to save money and waste less food this holiday season
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Aug 13, 2015 Find back-to-school savings with Chinook Book
- Dec 9, 2014 For family and friends who have it all, share the bounty of the Northwest
- Sep 23, 2014 Sustainable resources abound in Chinook Book's 15th Anniversary edition
- Apr 17, 2014 Community Supported Agriculture connects you to fresh food direct from local farmers
second hand
- Sep 19, 2023 A new place to buy (and sell) kitchenware in Portland
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Feb 23, 2023 ReDeploy serves Veterans through reuse and repair
- Jan 17, 2023 New Beginnings Market: A new way to support community through donation and reuse
- Sep 12, 2022 Just moved? Get thrifty.
- Nov 17, 2021 Find treasures at The Arc, Southeast Portland’s newest nonprofit thrift store
- Apr 19, 2021 Activities abound for Earth Day
- Mar 29, 2021 Ready for a spring cleaning refresh? Here’s where to donate and buy new-to-you
- Sep 22, 2020 Discover wardrobe updates near home
- May 4, 2020 Spring cleaning while at home
- Dec 12, 2019 Donate at the holidays or anytime
- May 21, 2019 When used clothing surpasses fast fashion
- Apr 18, 2019 Shwop is your local membership swap shop
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Oct 11, 2018 The Proof is in the Repair
- Jun 22, 2018 10 things to do today to reduce your waste
- Jul 13, 2017 Creative repurposing offers fresh approach to home projects
- Mar 27, 2017 Community Warehouse shares your used goods with neighbors in need
- Oct 12, 2016 Show your creative spirit this Halloween
- May 31, 2016 Swapping is more than give and take
- Oct 20, 2015 Oregon takes steps toward more reuse
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Aug 25, 2015 Swap Positive offers free fashion and frugal fun
- Aug 13, 2015 Find back-to-school savings with Chinook Book
- Mar 4, 2014 Save money on kids' clothes
thrift stores
- Sep 19, 2023 A new place to buy (and sell) kitchenware in Portland
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Sep 12, 2022 Just moved? Get thrifty.
- Nov 17, 2021 Find treasures at The Arc, Southeast Portland’s newest nonprofit thrift store
- Oct 25, 2021 Not-so-scary solutions for old electronics
- Apr 19, 2021 Activities abound for Earth Day
- Mar 29, 2021 Ready for a spring cleaning refresh? Here’s where to donate and buy new-to-you
- May 21, 2019 When used clothing surpasses fast fashion
- Apr 18, 2019 Shwop is your local membership swap shop
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Oct 12, 2016 Show your creative spirit this Halloween
- Oct 20, 2015 Oregon takes steps toward more reuse
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Aug 13, 2015 Find back-to-school savings with Chinook Book
- Dec 9, 2014 For family and friends who have it all, share the bounty of the Northwest
- Sep 23, 2014 Sustainable resources abound in Chinook Book's 15th Anniversary edition
- Mar 4, 2014 Save money on kids' clothes
repair
- May 10, 2023 Repair is in the air: A decade of Repair Cafés and a growing national movement
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Feb 23, 2023 ReDeploy serves Veterans through reuse and repair
- Mar 18, 2022 Portland’s circular economy: A needs assessment
- Dec 1, 2021 Holiday gift ideas from the Reuse Collective
- Feb 17, 2021 Help advance the repair movement in Oregon
- Jul 22, 2020 Gear up for gardening season, again
- May 27, 2020 Fix at home and grow the repair movement
- Jan 10, 2020 Top resourceful trends over the last decade
- May 21, 2019 When used clothing surpasses fast fashion
- Jan 17, 2019 A maker space for everyone
- Dec 4, 2018 Think repair for the holidays with over 200 local shops
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Oct 11, 2018 The Proof is in the Repair
- May 9, 2018 Put a spring back in your shoes and your step
- Dec 6, 2016 Warm the holidays with these community gift ideas
- Jun 7, 2016 Threading connections through repair
- Apr 14, 2016 Cash in time dollars through PDX Time Bank
- Oct 20, 2015 Oregon takes steps toward more reuse
- Sep 15, 2015 Learn new skills from talented Portlanders at PDX Skillshare!
- Aug 20, 2015 Green Lents builds community through borrowing and sharing
- Aug 6, 2015 Get2gether Neighborhood Challenge announces 2015 winners
- Nov 3, 2014 With a little TLC, your shoes will love you back
- Aug 12, 2014 Get your broken goods fixed in East Portland on August 14
- Jul 21, 2014 ReClaim It! Make art, not waste at this new retail space offering reused materials saved from the landfill
- Jul 9, 2014 PDX Skillshare is a day of free classes on July 12 from 1 until 6 p.m.
- Jun 10, 2014 Mercy Corps hosts free Repair Café on June 12
- May 8, 2014 Be Resourceful with Sunday Parkways in East Portland on May 11
- Apr 29, 2014 Bring broken items to Repair Café for “fixing” and fun on May 1
- Mar 10, 2014 Repair PDX is building the repair movement in Portland
- Mar 7, 2014 Repair Café focuses on home maintenance
repair cafe
- May 10, 2023 Repair is in the air: A decade of Repair Cafés and a growing national movement
- Feb 17, 2021 Help advance the repair movement in Oregon
- May 27, 2020 Fix at home and grow the repair movement
- Jan 10, 2020 Top resourceful trends over the last decade
- Dec 4, 2018 Think repair for the holidays with over 200 local shops
- Aug 18, 2016 Get moving on the way to school
- Jun 7, 2016 Threading connections through repair
- Oct 20, 2015 Oregon takes steps toward more reuse
- Aug 6, 2015 Get2gether Neighborhood Challenge announces 2015 winners
- Aug 12, 2014 Get your broken goods fixed in East Portland on August 14
- Jun 17, 2014 Look for Green Spots at Sunday Parkways in North Portland on June 22
- Jun 10, 2014 Mercy Corps hosts free Repair Café on June 12
- Apr 29, 2014 Bring broken items to Repair Café for “fixing” and fun on May 1
- Mar 10, 2014 Repair PDX is building the repair movement in Portland
- Mar 7, 2014 Repair Café focuses on home maintenance
cut clutter
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Mar 27, 2023 Easy ways to green your spring cleaning
- Jan 17, 2023 New Beginnings Market: A new way to support community through donation and reuse
- Oct 25, 2021 Not-so-scary solutions for old electronics
- Mar 29, 2021 Ready for a spring cleaning refresh? Here’s where to donate and buy new-to-you
- Apr 26, 2019 Reuse, recycle and dispose of unwanted bulky materials at Portland events
- Dec 18, 2018 Buy to Last with BuyMeOnce
- Dec 4, 2018 Think repair for the holidays with over 200 local shops
- Nov 26, 2018 Find (more) holiday inspiration and creative gift ideas
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Feb 8, 2018 Love your stuff
- Jan 11, 2018 Three tips to be a thoughtful consumer in the new year
- Dec 13, 2017 Reduce and reuse for the holidays
- Dec 8, 2017 Maybe holiday goodness means something more
- Sep 7, 2017 Aging parents and the stuff their kids don’t want
- Apr 4, 2017 Spring into action with the 15-minute “clearing clutter” workout
- Jan 9, 2017 Five ways to create more space in your home
- May 31, 2016 Swapping is more than give and take
- Jan 28, 2016 PDX Toy Library offers your family the benefits of sharing
- Nov 30, 2015 Six tips to simplify your holiday season
- Aug 25, 2015 Swap Positive offers free fashion and frugal fun
- Apr 30, 2015 Reduce clutter at home by participating at neighborhood cleanup events
- Feb 12, 2015 You can (still) be more organized this year
- Dec 2, 2014 6 tips to enjoy your holidays even more
diy
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Sep 29, 2021 Refill and Save at Mama & Hapa’s Zero Waste Shop
- Apr 19, 2021 Activities abound for Earth Day
- May 27, 2020 Fix at home and grow the repair movement
- Apr 20, 2020 Earth Day turns 50
- Jan 10, 2020 Top resourceful trends over the last decade
- Oct 3, 2019 Reuse pop-up fills zero waste needs
- Jun 18, 2019 Choose to refuse
- Jan 17, 2019 A maker space for everyone
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Aug 6, 2018 Back-to-school shopping: Think local, buy used
- Jun 18, 2018 Reduce, reuse – and refuse
- Aug 16, 2017 Find local alternatives to back to school shopping and spending
- Jul 27, 2017 DIY Bar: Where people come to get their craft on
- Jul 13, 2017 Creative repurposing offers fresh approach to home projects
- May 10, 2017 Update your space with fresh colors or a new arrangement
- Apr 25, 2017 ReClaim It! offers treasures rescued for creative reuse
- Feb 28, 2017 Flex your space for maximum efficiency
- Nov 18, 2016 Start DIY home projects with salvage and reuse
- Oct 12, 2016 Show your creative spirit this Halloween
- Jun 3, 2016 Digging into summer projects with borrowed tools
- Jun 2, 2016 Building community with a love of food
- Mar 2, 2016 Vintage rental options for your special event
- Oct 20, 2015 Oregon takes steps toward more reuse
- Sep 15, 2015 Learn new skills from talented Portlanders at PDX Skillshare!
- Aug 20, 2015 Green Lents builds community through borrowing and sharing
- Aug 12, 2015 3 ways to rethink back to school supplies
- Dec 9, 2014 For family and friends who have it all, share the bounty of the Northwest
- Jul 21, 2014 ReClaim It! Make art, not waste at this new retail space offering reused materials saved from the landfill
- Jul 9, 2014 PDX Skillshare is a day of free classes on July 12 from 1 until 6 p.m.
- May 28, 2014 Grow more this gardening season by collaborating with your neighbors
- Apr 3, 2014 Borrow and share kitchen wares in NE and SE Portland
- Mar 13, 2014 4 Tips to help make moving easier
- Mar 10, 2014 Repair PDX is building the repair movement in Portland
- Mar 5, 2014 NE Portland Tool Library has what you need for your DIY home project
donate
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Feb 23, 2023 ReDeploy serves Veterans through reuse and repair
- Jan 17, 2023 New Beginnings Market: A new way to support community through donation and reuse
- Sep 12, 2022 Just moved? Get thrifty.
- Nov 17, 2021 Find treasures at The Arc, Southeast Portland’s newest nonprofit thrift store
- Oct 25, 2021 Not-so-scary solutions for old electronics
- Jun 29, 2021 Find free stuff around town
- Apr 19, 2021 Activities abound for Earth Day
- Mar 29, 2021 Ready for a spring cleaning refresh? Here’s where to donate and buy new-to-you
- Sep 22, 2020 Discover wardrobe updates near home
- May 4, 2020 Spring cleaning while at home
- Dec 12, 2019 Donate at the holidays or anytime
- Dec 5, 2019 Give the gift of ‘gently used’ this holiday season
- Sep 7, 2017 Aging parents and the stuff their kids don’t want
- Apr 4, 2017 Spring into action with the 15-minute “clearing clutter” workout
- Mar 27, 2017 Community Warehouse shares your used goods with neighbors in need
- Dec 1, 2016 Make room at home and enjoy the holidays more
- Sep 28, 2016 St Johns Food Share offers more options for residents
- Aug 16, 2016 Swap and share your way to savings for the school year ahead
- Aug 10, 2016 Get extra credit with your school supplies
- Jun 3, 2016 Digging into summer projects with borrowed tools
- Jun 2, 2016 Building community with a love of food
- May 31, 2016 Swapping is more than give and take
- Jan 28, 2016 PDX Toy Library offers your family the benefits of sharing
- Aug 25, 2015 Swap Positive offers free fashion and frugal fun
- May 28, 2015 Shwop is a year-round swap shop for Portlanders
- Apr 30, 2015 Reduce clutter at home by participating at neighborhood cleanup events
- Feb 12, 2015 You can (still) be more organized this year
- May 28, 2014 Grow more this gardening season by collaborating with your neighbors
- Apr 22, 2014 Spring neighborhood cleanups inspire reuse
- Apr 3, 2014 Borrow and share kitchen wares in NE and SE Portland
reduce
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Mar 27, 2023 Easy ways to green your spring cleaning
- Nov 14, 2022 No Space for Waste at The Realm Refillery
- May 17, 2022 Get your food to go, without the waste, with GO Box
- Apr 25, 2022 Upgrade your coffee with Okapi Reusables
- Mar 18, 2022 Portland’s circular economy: A needs assessment
- Oct 25, 2021 Not-so-scary solutions for old electronics
- Sep 29, 2021 Refill and Save at Mama & Hapa’s Zero Waste Shop
- Dec 8, 2020 Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips
- Nov 16, 2020 Getting more delivered to your door?
- Aug 10, 2020 Back-to-School 2020: Keep your routines while being resourceful
- Apr 20, 2020 Earth Day turns 50
- Dec 5, 2019 Give the gift of ‘gently used’ this holiday season
- Oct 3, 2019 Reuse pop-up fills zero waste needs
- Aug 13, 2019 It’s almost back to school! Tips for a no-waste lunch
- Jun 28, 2019 Bring your own bags to reduce waste at the grocery store
- Jun 18, 2019 Choose to refuse
- Apr 26, 2019 Reuse, recycle and dispose of unwanted bulky materials at Portland events
- Dec 18, 2018 Buy to Last with BuyMeOnce
- Dec 4, 2018 Think repair for the holidays with over 200 local shops
- Nov 26, 2018 Find (more) holiday inspiration and creative gift ideas
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Jun 22, 2018 10 things to do today to reduce your waste
- Jun 18, 2018 Reduce, reuse – and refuse
- Feb 8, 2018 Love your stuff
- Jan 11, 2018 Three tips to be a thoughtful consumer in the new year
- Dec 13, 2017 Reduce and reuse for the holidays
- Dec 8, 2017 Maybe holiday goodness means something more
- Sep 7, 2017 Aging parents and the stuff their kids don’t want
- Jul 7, 2017 Reclaim your free time with summer guides from New Dream
- Aug 17, 2016 Save money by packing waste-free lunches for school
- Aug 10, 2016 Get extra credit with your school supplies
- Nov 12, 2015 How to shop the bulk aisle and reduce food packaging waste
repurpose
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Mar 27, 2023 Easy ways to green your spring cleaning
- Nov 16, 2020 Getting more delivered to your door?
- Apr 20, 2020 Earth Day turns 50
- May 21, 2019 When used clothing surpasses fast fashion
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Oct 11, 2018 The Proof is in the Repair
- Jul 27, 2017 DIY Bar: Where people come to get their craft on
- Jul 13, 2017 Creative repurposing offers fresh approach to home projects
- May 10, 2017 Update your space with fresh colors or a new arrangement
- Apr 25, 2017 ReClaim It! offers treasures rescued for creative reuse
- Feb 28, 2017 Flex your space for maximum efficiency
- Nov 18, 2016 Start DIY home projects with salvage and reuse
- Mar 2, 2016 Vintage rental options for your special event
- Sep 15, 2015 Learn new skills from talented Portlanders at PDX Skillshare!
- Jul 21, 2014 ReClaim It! Make art, not waste at this new retail space offering reused materials saved from the landfill
salvage
- Apr 24, 2023 Partners activate reuse and resale shop in Old Town
- Feb 23, 2023 ReDeploy serves Veterans through reuse and repair
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Jul 27, 2017 DIY Bar: Where people come to get their craft on
- Jun 19, 2017 Caring for what’s under your roof
- Nov 18, 2016 Start DIY home projects with salvage and reuse
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Jul 21, 2014 ReClaim It! Make art, not waste at this new retail space offering reused materials saved from the landfill
packaging
- Mar 27, 2023 Easy ways to green your spring cleaning
- Nov 14, 2022 No Space for Waste at The Realm Refillery
- May 17, 2022 Get your food to go, without the waste, with GO Box
- Sep 29, 2021 Refill and Save at Mama & Hapa’s Zero Waste Shop
- Nov 16, 2020 Getting more delivered to your door?
- Oct 3, 2019 Reuse pop-up fills zero waste needs
- Nov 26, 2018 Find (more) holiday inspiration and creative gift ideas
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Dec 13, 2017 Reduce and reuse for the holidays
- Dec 8, 2017 Maybe holiday goodness means something more
- Nov 12, 2015 How to shop the bulk aisle and reduce food packaging waste
resourceful
- Feb 23, 2023 ReDeploy serves Veterans through reuse and repair
- Apr 25, 2022 Upgrade your coffee with Okapi Reusables
- Mar 18, 2022 Portland’s circular economy: A needs assessment
- Apr 19, 2021 Activities abound for Earth Day
- Aug 10, 2020 Back-to-School 2020: Keep your routines while being resourceful
- Dec 18, 2018 Buy to Last with BuyMeOnce
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Dec 4, 2018 Think repair for the holidays with over 200 local shops
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Dec 14, 2016 Top 10 waste-free gift ideas create more memories
- Dec 6, 2016 Warm the holidays with these community gift ideas
- Aug 4, 2016 Resourceful PDX in the news!
- Jun 28, 2016 New Resourceful PDX map!
- Apr 14, 2016 Cash in time dollars through PDX Time Bank
- Mar 2, 2016 Vintage rental options for your special event
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Sep 15, 2015 Learn new skills from talented Portlanders at PDX Skillshare!
sharing community
- Jan 17, 2023 New Beginnings Market: A new way to support community through donation and reuse
- Mar 18, 2022 Portland’s circular economy: A needs assessment
- Dec 9, 2021 Celebrate the holidays with low-waste and locally made gifts
- Jun 29, 2021 Find free stuff around town
- Jan 26, 2021 Learn something new with at-home workshops
- May 4, 2020 Spring cleaning while at home
- Feb 18, 2020 Building community through cooperation at Oasis of Change
- Jan 10, 2020 Top resourceful trends over the last decade
- Dec 12, 2019 Donate at the holidays or anytime
- Dec 5, 2019 Give the gift of ‘gently used’ this holiday season
- Apr 26, 2019 Reuse, recycle and dispose of unwanted bulky materials at Portland events
- Jan 17, 2019 A maker space for everyone
- Dec 4, 2018 Think repair for the holidays with over 200 local shops
- Nov 26, 2018 Find (more) holiday inspiration and creative gift ideas
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Jun 22, 2018 10 things to do today to reduce your waste
- Mar 5, 2018 Spring break offers tulips, trails and tigers, oh my!
- Feb 8, 2018 Love your stuff
- Dec 8, 2017 Maybe holiday goodness means something more
- Sep 28, 2016 St Johns Food Share offers more options for residents
- Aug 4, 2016 Resourceful PDX in the news!
- Jun 28, 2016 New Resourceful PDX map!
- Jun 7, 2016 Threading connections through repair
- Jun 2, 2016 Building community with a love of food
- May 31, 2016 Swapping is more than give and take
- Apr 14, 2016 Cash in time dollars through PDX Time Bank
- Sep 15, 2015 Learn new skills from talented Portlanders at PDX Skillshare!
- Aug 25, 2015 Swap Positive offers free fashion and frugal fun
- Aug 20, 2015 Green Lents builds community through borrowing and sharing
- Aug 6, 2015 Get2gether Neighborhood Challenge announces 2015 winners
- Jul 9, 2014 PDX Skillshare is a day of free classes on July 12 from 1 until 6 p.m.
- Jun 17, 2014 Look for Green Spots at Sunday Parkways in North Portland on June 22
- May 8, 2014 Be Resourceful with Sunday Parkways in East Portland on May 11
- Apr 3, 2014 Borrow and share kitchen wares in NE and SE Portland
holiday
- Nov 16, 2022 Shop small, shop local
- Dec 9, 2021 Celebrate the holidays with low-waste and locally made gifts
- Dec 1, 2021 Holiday gift ideas from the Reuse Collective
- Dec 14, 2020 Keep it local, shop small
- Dec 8, 2020 Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips
- Dec 12, 2019 Donate at the holidays or anytime
- Dec 5, 2019 Give the gift of ‘gently used’ this holiday season
- Nov 19, 2019 These handy apps help you reduce holiday food waste
- Sep 30, 2019 Chinook Book is your key to sustainable living
- Dec 18, 2018 Buy to Last with BuyMeOnce
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Dec 4, 2018 Think repair for the holidays with over 200 local shops
- Nov 26, 2018 Find (more) holiday inspiration and creative gift ideas
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Sep 26, 2018 Chinook Book offers delicious discoveries
- Dec 13, 2017 Reduce and reuse for the holidays
- Dec 8, 2017 Maybe holiday goodness means something more
- Nov 16, 2017 Meal planning tips for holidays or anytime
- Oct 27, 2017 Let the new Chinook Book entertain you
- Dec 14, 2016 Top 10 waste-free gift ideas create more memories
- Dec 12, 2016 Alternative gift ideas for kids bring more joy (and less stuff!)
- Dec 6, 2016 Warm the holidays with these community gift ideas
- Dec 1, 2016 Make room at home and enjoy the holidays more
- Dec 14, 2015 Sports fan or outdoorsy type still on your gift list?
- Dec 10, 2015 Give busy parents a “time out” this holiday season
- Nov 30, 2015 Six tips to simplify your holiday season
- Dec 15, 2014 Gifts of time or service help big families enjoy the holidays even more
- Dec 9, 2014 For family and friends who have it all, share the bounty of the Northwest
- Dec 2, 2014 6 tips to enjoy your holidays even more
- Nov 25, 2014 Local, reused and fun gift ideas for kids who like to unwrap presents
plan ahead
- Nov 16, 2022 Shop small, shop local
- Nov 14, 2022 No Space for Waste at The Realm Refillery
- Sep 12, 2022 Just moved? Get thrifty.
- May 17, 2022 Get your food to go, without the waste, with GO Box
- Apr 25, 2022 Upgrade your coffee with Okapi Reusables
- Dec 9, 2021 Celebrate the holidays with low-waste and locally made gifts
- Oct 25, 2021 Not-so-scary solutions for old electronics
- Aug 31, 2021 Get back to school safely
- Jan 26, 2021 Learn something new with at-home workshops
- Dec 14, 2020 Keep it local, shop small
- Dec 8, 2020 Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips
- Aug 10, 2020 Back-to-School 2020: Keep your routines while being resourceful
- Jul 22, 2020 Gear up for gardening season, again
- Apr 20, 2020 Earth Day turns 50
- Nov 19, 2019 These handy apps help you reduce holiday food waste
- Oct 3, 2019 Reuse pop-up fills zero waste needs
- Sep 30, 2019 Chinook Book is your key to sustainable living
- Aug 13, 2019 It’s almost back to school! Tips for a no-waste lunch
- Jun 28, 2019 Bring your own bags to reduce waste at the grocery store
- Jun 18, 2019 Choose to refuse
- Dec 18, 2018 Buy to Last with BuyMeOnce
- Nov 26, 2018 Find (more) holiday inspiration and creative gift ideas
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Sep 26, 2018 Chinook Book offers delicious discoveries
- Aug 6, 2018 Back-to-school shopping: Think local, buy used
- Jun 22, 2018 10 things to do today to reduce your waste
- Jun 18, 2018 Reduce, reuse – and refuse
- Mar 5, 2018 Spring break offers tulips, trails and tigers, oh my!
- Dec 13, 2017 Reduce and reuse for the holidays
- Dec 8, 2017 Maybe holiday goodness means something more
- Nov 16, 2017 Meal planning tips for holidays or anytime
- Oct 27, 2017 Let the new Chinook Book entertain you
- Aug 16, 2017 Find local alternatives to back to school shopping and spending
- Jul 7, 2017 Reclaim your free time with summer guides from New Dream
- Oct 11, 2016 Enjoy dessert first with Chinook Book’s sweet offerings
- Aug 17, 2016 Save money by packing waste-free lunches for school
- Aug 10, 2016 Get extra credit with your school supplies
- Jun 3, 2016 Digging into summer projects with borrowed tools
- Jun 2, 2016 Building community with a love of food
- May 3, 2016 Find farm fresh food near you in Portland
- Dec 14, 2015 Sports fan or outdoorsy type still on your gift list?
- Nov 30, 2015 Six tips to simplify your holiday season
- Nov 17, 2015 Four tips to save money and waste less food this holiday season
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Sep 15, 2015 Learn new skills from talented Portlanders at PDX Skillshare!
- Aug 13, 2015 Find back-to-school savings with Chinook Book
- Aug 12, 2015 3 ways to rethink back to school supplies
- Apr 30, 2015 Reduce clutter at home by participating at neighborhood cleanup events
- Dec 2, 2014 6 tips to enjoy your holidays even more
- May 28, 2014 Grow more this gardening season by collaborating with your neighbors
- Apr 22, 2014 Spring neighborhood cleanups inspire reuse
- Apr 17, 2014 Community Supported Agriculture connects you to fresh food direct from local farmers
- Apr 10, 2014 Get rid of clutter (and find stuff you need) at neighborhood cleanup events all over Portland
- Apr 3, 2014 Borrow and share kitchen wares in NE and SE Portland
lend
- Apr 25, 2022 Upgrade your coffee with Okapi Reusables
- Feb 17, 2021 Help advance the repair movement in Oregon
- May 4, 2020 Spring cleaning while at home
- Jan 17, 2019 A maker space for everyone
- Feb 8, 2018 Love your stuff
- Jan 11, 2018 Three tips to be a thoughtful consumer in the new year
- Aug 4, 2016 Resourceful PDX in the news!
- Jun 3, 2016 Digging into summer projects with borrowed tools
- Jun 2, 2016 Building community with a love of food
- Apr 14, 2016 Cash in time dollars through PDX Time Bank
- Jan 28, 2016 PDX Toy Library offers your family the benefits of sharing
- Aug 20, 2015 Green Lents builds community through borrowing and sharing
- Jul 27, 2015 Pay it forward in Portland with Rooster
- Jul 15, 2015 Portland Community ToolBank lends tools to charitable organizations
upstream
- Mar 18, 2022 Portland’s circular economy: A needs assessment
- Dec 9, 2021 Celebrate the holidays with low-waste and locally made gifts
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Oct 11, 2018 The Proof is in the Repair
- Nov 12, 2015 How to shop the bulk aisle and reduce food packaging waste
- Oct 20, 2015 Oregon takes steps toward more reuse
shoe repair
- Dec 1, 2021 Holiday gift ideas from the Reuse Collective
- May 9, 2018 Put a spring back in your shoes and your step
- Nov 3, 2014 With a little TLC, your shoes will love you back
kids in school
- Aug 31, 2021 Get back to school safely
- Aug 10, 2020 Back-to-School 2020: Keep your routines while being resourceful
- Sep 30, 2019 Chinook Book is your key to sustainable living
- Aug 16, 2017 Find local alternatives to back to school shopping and spending
- Aug 18, 2016 Get moving on the way to school
- Aug 17, 2016 Save money by packing waste-free lunches for school
- Aug 16, 2016 Swap and share your way to savings for the school year ahead
- Aug 10, 2016 Get extra credit with your school supplies
- Aug 12, 2015 3 ways to rethink back to school supplies
- Mar 4, 2014 Save money on kids' clothes
DIY
- Jun 29, 2021 Find free stuff around town
clothing swaps
- Jun 29, 2021 Find free stuff around town
- Sep 22, 2020 Discover wardrobe updates near home
- May 21, 2019 When used clothing surpasses fast fashion
- Apr 18, 2019 Shwop is your local membership swap shop
- Feb 8, 2018 Love your stuff
- Aug 16, 2016 Swap and share your way to savings for the school year ahead
- May 28, 2015 Shwop is a year-round swap shop for Portlanders
- Mar 4, 2014 Save money on kids' clothes
swap
- Jun 29, 2021 Find free stuff around town
- Jan 10, 2020 Top resourceful trends over the last decade
- Dec 5, 2019 Give the gift of ‘gently used’ this holiday season
- Apr 18, 2019 Shwop is your local membership swap shop
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Dec 1, 2016 Make room at home and enjoy the holidays more
- Oct 12, 2016 Show your creative spirit this Halloween
- Aug 16, 2016 Swap and share your way to savings for the school year ahead
- Aug 4, 2016 Resourceful PDX in the news!
- May 31, 2016 Swapping is more than give and take
- Aug 25, 2015 Swap Positive offers free fashion and frugal fun
- Aug 6, 2015 Get2gether Neighborhood Challenge announces 2015 winners
- Jul 27, 2015 Pay it forward in Portland with Rooster
- May 28, 2015 Shwop is a year-round swap shop for Portlanders
- May 8, 2014 Be Resourceful with Sunday Parkways in East Portland on May 11
- Apr 10, 2014 Get rid of clutter (and find stuff you need) at neighborhood cleanup events all over Portland
home improvement
- Mar 29, 2021 Ready for a spring cleaning refresh? Here’s where to donate and buy new-to-you
- May 4, 2020 Spring cleaning while at home
- Apr 20, 2020 Earth Day turns 50
- Jul 27, 2017 DIY Bar: Where people come to get their craft on
- Jul 13, 2017 Creative repurposing offers fresh approach to home projects
- Jun 19, 2017 Caring for what’s under your roof
- May 10, 2017 Update your space with fresh colors or a new arrangement
- Apr 4, 2017 Spring into action with the 15-minute “clearing clutter” workout
- Feb 28, 2017 Flex your space for maximum efficiency
- Jan 9, 2017 Five ways to create more space in your home
- Dec 1, 2016 Make room at home and enjoy the holidays more
- Nov 18, 2016 Start DIY home projects with salvage and reuse
- Jun 3, 2016 Digging into summer projects with borrowed tools
- Aug 20, 2015 Green Lents builds community through borrowing and sharing
- Mar 7, 2014 Repair Café focuses on home maintenance
- Mar 5, 2014 NE Portland Tool Library has what you need for your DIY home project
moving
- Mar 29, 2021 Ready for a spring cleaning refresh? Here’s where to donate and buy new-to-you
- Mar 27, 2017 Community Warehouse shares your used goods with neighbors in need
- Mar 13, 2014 4 Tips to help make moving easier
- Mar 5, 2014 NE Portland Tool Library has what you need for your DIY home project
tool library
- Feb 17, 2021 Help advance the repair movement in Oregon
- Jul 22, 2020 Gear up for gardening season, again
- Jan 17, 2019 A maker space for everyone
- Feb 8, 2018 Love your stuff
- Jan 11, 2018 Three tips to be a thoughtful consumer in the new year
- Dec 6, 2016 Warm the holidays with these community gift ideas
- Aug 4, 2016 Resourceful PDX in the news!
- Jun 3, 2016 Digging into summer projects with borrowed tools
- Aug 20, 2015 Green Lents builds community through borrowing and sharing
- Aug 6, 2015 Get2gether Neighborhood Challenge announces 2015 winners
- Jul 15, 2015 Portland Community ToolBank lends tools to charitable organizations
- Jun 17, 2014 Look for Green Spots at Sunday Parkways in North Portland on June 22
- May 8, 2014 Be Resourceful with Sunday Parkways in East Portland on May 11
- Apr 29, 2014 Bring broken items to Repair Café for “fixing” and fun on May 1
- Mar 5, 2014 NE Portland Tool Library has what you need for your DIY home project
reuse
- Aug 10, 2020 Back-to-School 2020: Keep your routines while being resourceful
- Oct 3, 2019 Reuse pop-up fills zero waste needs
- Aug 13, 2019 It’s almost back to school! Tips for a no-waste lunch
- Oct 11, 2018 The Proof is in the Repair
- Aug 6, 2018 Back-to-school shopping: Think local, buy used
- Jun 22, 2018 10 things to do today to reduce your waste
- Jan 11, 2018 Three tips to be a thoughtful consumer in the new year
- Aug 16, 2017 Find local alternatives to back to school shopping and spending
- Jun 19, 2017 Caring for what’s under your roof
- Dec 6, 2016 Warm the holidays with these community gift ideas
- Aug 17, 2016 Save money by packing waste-free lunches for school
- Aug 16, 2016 Swap and share your way to savings for the school year ahead
- Jan 28, 2016 PDX Toy Library offers your family the benefits of sharing
- Sep 23, 2015 Chinook Book offers more than coupons in the new edition
- Aug 13, 2015 Find back-to-school savings with Chinook Book
- Jul 27, 2015 Pay it forward in Portland with Rooster
- Jul 15, 2015 Portland Community ToolBank lends tools to charitable organizations
- Feb 12, 2015 You can (still) be more organized this year
- Dec 9, 2014 For family and friends who have it all, share the bounty of the Northwest
- Nov 25, 2014 Local, reused and fun gift ideas for kids who like to unwrap presents
creative reuse
- Apr 20, 2020 Earth Day turns 50
- May 21, 2019 When used clothing surpasses fast fashion
- Dec 10, 2018 Reclaim the holidays
- Nov 20, 2018 The Buyerarchy of Needs
- Jul 27, 2017 DIY Bar: Where people come to get their craft on
- Jul 13, 2017 Creative repurposing offers fresh approach to home projects
- May 10, 2017 Update your space with fresh colors or a new arrangement
- Apr 25, 2017 ReClaim It! offers treasures rescued for creative reuse
- Feb 28, 2017 Flex your space for maximum efficiency
- Jan 9, 2017 Five ways to create more space in your home
- Dec 1, 2016 Make room at home and enjoy the holidays more
- Mar 2, 2016 Vintage rental options for your special event
- Jul 21, 2014 ReClaim It! Make art, not waste at this new retail space offering reused materials saved from the landfill
growing family
- Sep 30, 2019 Chinook Book is your key to sustainable living
- Sep 7, 2017 Aging parents and the stuff their kids don’t want
- Mar 13, 2014 4 Tips to help make moving easier
- Mar 4, 2014 Save money on kids' clothes
library
- Jan 11, 2018 Three tips to be a thoughtful consumer in the new year
- Aug 4, 2016 Resourceful PDX in the news!
- Jun 3, 2016 Digging into summer projects with borrowed tools
- Jun 2, 2016 Building community with a love of food
- Jan 28, 2016 PDX Toy Library offers your family the benefits of sharing
organize
- Jan 9, 2017 Five ways to create more space in your home
- Dec 1, 2016 Make room at home and enjoy the holidays more
- Feb 12, 2015 You can (still) be more organized this year
gifts of experience
- Dec 14, 2016 Top 10 waste-free gift ideas create more memories
- Dec 12, 2016 Alternative gift ideas for kids bring more joy (and less stuff!)
- Dec 10, 2015 Give busy parents a “time out” this holiday season
- Nov 30, 2015 Six tips to simplify your holiday season
remodeling
- Nov 18, 2016 Start DIY home projects with salvage and reuse
- Aug 20, 2015 Green Lents builds community through borrowing and sharing
- Mar 7, 2014 Repair Café focuses on home maintenance
- Mar 5, 2014 NE Portland Tool Library has what you need for your DIY home project
rent
- Mar 2, 2016 Vintage rental options for your special event
save money
- Mar 2, 2016 Vintage rental options for your special event
farmers market
- May 28, 2014 Grow more this gardening season by collaborating with your neighbors