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Reducing the Yuletide Waste Stream

Simple solutions for cutting consumption during the holidays

‘Tis the season to shop and eat. But are the holidays a carte blanche for throwing eco-consciousness to the wind? Consuming in the name of celebrating comes at a cost to the environment: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, American household waste increases by more than 25% from Thanksgiving to Christmas, adding an additional 1 […]

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Bag Ban Clears its First Hurdle

City Councilors voted 4-2 to preliminarily approve amendment that bans carryout plastic bags

During the Bend City Council meeting on Dec.5, councilors voted 4-2 to preliminarily approve an amendment to the City Code to encourage the use of reusable bags and limit the use of carryout plastic bags. The ordinance bans single-use plastic carryout bag use by retail businessesโ€”like grocery storesโ€”through a โ€œphased implementation approach to enable businesses […]

Posted inMusic

Collaborative and Playful

Neo-grunge rockers Slothrust release an album, working with producer Billy Bush

When I first heard female-fronted neo-grunge rockers Slothrust, I added singer Leah Wellbaum to my list of rock and roll spirit animals. I love female lead singers. I’ve drawn inspiration from greats including Shirley Manson, Allison Mosshart and Karen Oโ€”and now Wellbaum. Slothrust formed in Boston in 2012 and just released its fourth studio album, […]

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