Take Action in 2019!
You don’t have to have a psychology degree to effectively change behavior. But it doesn’t hurt to lean on a little science to turn our resolutions into new actions.
Renewing our commitment to sustain our planet in January isn’t a hokey tradition - it is smart! A New Year’s resolution can help us take stock of our actions, refresh our thinking, and keep hope alive.
Read more for a few behavior change hacks to make those resolutions stick.
Spread the Word
Do you know someone in Clackamas County who would make a great Master Recycler?
¡Bienvenidos a los voluntarios bilingües!
WHEN: Eight consecutive Wednesdays at 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Starting April 3, 2019 and two Saturdays 8:00 am - 2:00 pm April 13 and May 4.
WHERE: Clackamas County 150 Beavercreek rd. Oregon City
COST: $50. partial and full scholarships available with no extra application.
Aprenda. Inspire. Logre un impacto ambiental positivo.
Deadline to apply is March 6, 2019 at noon. Apply today www.masterrecycler.org
Let folks in Washington County know about this Master Recycler event!
Volunteer Opportunities
January Calendar
Refresh your knowledge on local reuse efforts and learn about upcoming opportunities in the reduce policy world. RSVP Copy event to your Google Calendar
How to reduce toxic products in your daily life. Learn how to make simple cleaners and body products. RSVP Copy event to your Google Calendar
Where your garbage, recycling, and more goes when it goes “away.” RSVP Copy event to your Google Calendar
Creative ways other Master Recycler volunteers have reached their hours. RSVP Copy event to your Google Calendar
Conservation News
SCRAP Educator Day
Sunday, Jan. 20th 10:00-11:30am
SCRAP PDX, 1736 SW Alder St, Portland
$16 registration fee
This special SCRAP Teacher Training will demonstrate how to successfully incorporate creative reuse into the classroom. Registration includes a 20% discount on same-day purchase of reuse materials, coffee, pastries and a networking social in our studio after the training. Attendees will...
- Explore exciting examples of reuse art, craft and STEAM projects
- Participate in hands-on creative problem solving and idea sharing
- Learn how to create a successful reuse station in the classroom and engage families
- Make a creative reuse project that could be recreated in your classroom
This training is open to all educators (early childhood-High school) as these concepts can be adapted to all grade levers. However please note that our focus is on programming for elementary students. Register at https://scrappdx.org/programs/teacher-training/.
Schedule of events:
10:00-12:00 Creative Reuse Teacher Training (registration required)
11:30-12:00 Networking social in the SCRAP Studio for Teacher Training attendees
10:00-5:00 Stop by our education info table to get your 20% discount code with your educator ID
*code is valid for same-day in-store purchases of reuse materials.