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Oregon sustainability pioneers push refillable glass bottles for beer and wine
Your browser does not support the audio element. When Matt Swihart started Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River, Oregon, in 2007, his vision was to sell beer in the most ecologically sustainable way possible: in reusable bottles, which would be returned, cleaned and refilled, to be sold again. He says it wasn’t a new idea at all — this was common for all kinds of beverages in the early 20th century. And it wasn’t even novel — in other countries, refillable beverage containers occupy a solid share of the market. Nevertheless the regional infrastructure didn’t exist, so the company started small and took its time. The game changed in 2018 when the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative partnered with Double Mountain to help develop standard refillable glass beer bottles that any brewery in the state could use.
109th International Convention and RV Expo in Redmond through Saturday
To walk through the expo and watch demonstrations, or just look at the vehicles, it will cost $10 per person for entry. 109th International Convention and RV Expo in Redmond through Saturday. To walk through the expo and watch demonstrations, or just look at the vehicles, it will cost $10...
‘We’re all people that are trying to make the best place’: Community, city leaders, staff gather for 2nd Bend CityFest
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler will deliver some brief "State of the City" remarks about the city's goals and priorities Thursday evening at the City of Bend’s annual community get-together, CityFest. The post ‘We’re all people that are trying to make the best place’: Community, city leaders, staff gather for 2nd Bend CityFest appeared first on KTVZ.
Redmond voters to decide on recreation center operations levy in November
If passed, property owners would pay 21-cents per thousand on their assessed property value. For example, a property assessed at $200,000 would pay $42 more in taxes a year, for five years after it takes effect. Redmond Area Park and Rec levy to hit November ballot, intended for new facility...
Bend Offers Rebates for Water-Efficient Devices
The City of Bend in Oregon is offering rebates to water customers who buy Water Sense-labeled, water-efficient devices. These devices include smart irrigation controllers, pressure-regulating sprinklers, and drip irrigation kits. Using these devices will help you save water and enhance the health of your landscape. The rebates for outdoor devices are only available until October, so act fast. Visit Waterwisetips.org for more information on how to get these rebates.
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