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August 11th, 2010
By admin, on August 11th, 2010
 Most who are familiar with Junk to Funk know them as the Recycled Fashion Show Contest; an annual competition of wearable art and couture fashion created out of trash. They are currently undergoing the process of expanding beyond the singular event into a year round organizational business model with new programs and services.
Just like it sounds, trashion is a combination of trash and fashion – trash fashion. Junk to Funk is a thought leader collective using trashion innovation as a way to drive the movement for us all to think differently about being consumers.
Junk To Funk Online:
Website | Facebook
July 21st, 2010
By admin, on July 21st, 2010
 Keith Storey is the father of two and grandfather of eight who has lived in our community for thirty-five years. Keith began his career as an ASE certified mechanic at Springfield Motors and later ran his own shop and worked for independent auto repair shops until his children were grown.
Currently Keith works as a general repair person specializing in conservation and reuse. He does general repair of cars, appliances, and household items by reusing and recycling any parts or material available.
Keith currently has a fleet of natural gas vehicles. Keith states he chooses natural gas because he feels that it is the cleanest and most abundant fuel that is currently available to us. As a part of his commitment to natural gas, he assists others in finding natural gas vehicles and home fueling stations, even doing repairs and assisting in finding used parts for these cars and trucks.
Ever the inventor, Keith belongs to a group of individuals who meet weekly to research, design, brainstorm and use alternative forms of energy for personal use.
Check out Keith’s personal websites: http://www.1naturalchoice.com and http://www.mrgreengas.com He has links and articles to promote and assist in producing and using methane for all our energy needs.
July 14th, 2010
By admin, on July 14th, 2010
 Jason Pickering is a ReUse Artist who will have a booth at NextStep’s ReArt Festival this year. The following is what he has to say about himself.
I loved art as a kid. I knew I would be an artist. I attended University of Washington 1997. The idea of the mummies/plastered Ken started with the cover of a Tom Robbins book, Another Roadside Attraction in 1995. The whole process evolved and soon I was wrapping up Ken day and night. I was buying up any and all wire armatures I could find at thrift stores and yard sales. In 1999 I moved to Philadelphia. There I found more figures to use, larger sized dolls and other plastic animals. There was a ton of reusable goods at my disposal with new venues of flea markets. And it was cheap. I started selling my work on EBay after a year. I met with much success.
In 2007 I moved to the greater Portland, Oregon ares. I started my website as a launch pad for propelling my artwork into the eyes of many people and expanding my techniques and style.
Come see Jason Pickering and his art at the August 8th, 2010 ReArt Festival in the Downtown Eugene Park Blocks.
  
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July 7th, 2010
By admin, on July 7th, 2010
 Chopstick Art: Website | Facebook
Bryan Parks lived in China for a few years and, of course, made a steady habit of eating with chopsticks while there. One day during lunch—which was of course being eaten with single-use chopsticks, he asked his lunch partner how many chopsticks he imagined were used per year considering China’s population size. This simple question proved to be the catalyst for starting Chopstick Art.
Choptsick Art makes Folding baskets, handbags, trivets, necklaces, pen holders, hanging lamps, magazine holders, soap dishes and more. All Chopstick Art products are made from recycled bamboo chopsticks. The chopsticks are collected from restaurants and are then cleaned and sanitized at high temperature before being handcrafted into products.
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Bryan will show and sell his Chopstick art at NextStep’s Second Annual ReArt Festival, which will be located in Downtown Eugene’s Park Blocks from 10 AM–6 PM on Sunday, August 8th.
June 18th, 2010
By admin, on June 18th, 2010
FREEBIE: Read below to find out how to get a free pair of Brian’s Bici earrings.
Brian Cannon was born and raised in Phoenix and eventually moved to Flagstaff, Arizona for college and then became deeply involved with many outdoor gear companies. He grew up riding many types of bikes and purchased his first mountain bike while attending college. He currently resides here in Eugene, Oregon. Brian thrives off being outside and riding mountain bikes. Recently, he has completed the Cream Puff 100-mile mountain bike race in Oakridge, Oregon. Just finishing the race is a huge accomplishment within itself. Brian Cannon has now begun producing and creating bike jewelry and started Bici Jewelry on the side as a hobby. The pieces are featured on Pedalr.com – an online marketplace for people who love bikes. The earrings and bracelets are unique, raw, beautiful and recycled art. Brian dedicates much of his work and life to his wife Helen and Sweet Pea – their black lab.
We will interview brian about what lead him to create this jewelry, how he makes it, and where he sees it going. Brian will bring with him a pair of his own handmade earrings to give away durring the show. Tune into ReUse Radio Wednesday June 16th on either 1320 AM in Eugene Oregon, or over UStream by clicking the red UStream logo to the left and listen to the show to learn how you can become the proud owner of this one of a kind piece of jewelry.
Bici Jewelry: http://www.pedalr.com/profiles/170
June 10th, 2010
By admin, on June 10th, 2010
 The BRING Home and Garden Tour: The Art of Sustainable Living takes place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The self-guided tour is organized and directed by BRING volunteers. Proceeds from the tour support BRING’s outreach and education programs.
At 20 homes and gardens in the Eugene-Springfield area, visitors will learn about energy efficiency, solar installation, building with salvaged materials, water conservation, house deconstruction and moving, low-cost/low-impact renovations, cooperative living and more. Those interested in gardening will find examples of composting, plant propagation, fruit and berry production, rainwater catchment, chicken- and beekeeping, and mushroom cultures.
Among the homeowners on the tour are green design and building professionals, urban farmers, Master Gardeners, Master Recyclers and creative individuals who have reused all sorts of materials on their properties.
Our guests this week are all volunteers involved with the tour. Judi Horstmann (Pictured) is an avid bicyclist and a long standing BRING volunteer. Her efforts won a grant from GEARS to promote bicycling as a method of transportation during the tour. Lani Timm has been a volunteer with BRING Recycling for 3 years and is on the planning and writing team for the BRING Home and Garden Tour. Lydia Deane is a home owner whose house is on tour.
June 3rd, 2010
By admin, on June 3rd, 2010
 An émigré from Southern California, Carolyn Stein has had an unusual and varied career. She’s dodged bullets and dug through trash as a private investigator, herded cats as the director of an early childhood education program, flew helicopters and become a partner/owner in Oregon’s first biodiesel facility, SeQuential-Pacific Biodiesel. She began her work at BRING Recycling in 2008, where she’s on a mission to help businesses waste less and earn more. Program Director for Re:think, a free, hands- on business assistance program, Carolyn consults with business owners on ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency through low-cost upgrades and conservation. Truly a renaissance woman, Carolyn is married and has two children of her own, plus a young exchange student from Korea. If this isn’t enough for one person to do, she is hard at work restoring a 1957 Airstream Caravanner to its original glory.
BRING Recycling is one of the nation’s oldest non-profit conservation organizations. Since 1971, we have encouraged people to rethink what they use and what they throw away. From selling used building materials, to teaching kids the 3-R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle), to demonstrating sustainable practices, BRING has a wealth of information, practical tips and programs to help Lane County residents live well without waste.
June 2nd, 2010
By admin, on June 2nd, 2010
Watch Beth’s Interview on UStream!
Beth Stein has worked with Nearby Nature since 1994, and currently serves as the group’s Program Director as well as Acting Executive Director. Beth is a writer, educator, storyteller, and key developer and manager of much of the programming at Nearby Nature. Comfortable wearing many different “hats” in her work, Beth is as much at home performing in Nearby Nature’s Frannie Frog costume as she is training a group of new adult volunteers! She particularly enjoys storytelling, and believes that teaching about nature is all about telling — and learning — the stories that natural world has to share.
Nearby Nature is a non-profit education organization based in Eugene, Oregon. Our staff and volunteers lead nature walks, teach summer daycamps, host school programs, sponsor special events, and work on environmental restoration projects, primarily in the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. Nearby Nature also serves as the City of Eugene’s official caretaker in Alton Baker Park, maintains an educational Learnscape on the grounds of the Alton Baker Park Host Residence, and is a partner in the Network Charter School.
Nearby Nature was established in 1992 by a group of inspired local naturalists and educators. Why? Because these folks knew something important. People of all ages, from the tiniest tots to the wisest elders, thrive when they connect with nature nearby. Since 1992, Nearby Nature’s staff and volunteers have served tens of thousands of local children, adults, families, and teachers. We have also worked with thousands of volunteers and numerous community organizations.
Nearby Nature’s mission is two-fold: to foster appreciation of nature nearby and to provide tools for ecological living. In everything we do, we try to walk lightly on the earth. Whenever we have a chance, we choose used over new materials — from art supplies purchased at MECCA to second-hand training binders from Goodwill. We love the eclectic medley of used plates and cups we pull out for volunteer gatherings and our office is cheerfully furnished with donated furniture. At our Learnscape site in Alton Baker Park, we have created a wonderful treefrog sculpture, in part from recycled chicken wire and Styrofoam. Our turtle-shaped sandbox was made from a reused play structure. An intern even made a chair for us out of old skis!
Nearby Nature invites you to come join them at one of their events in Alton Baker Park soon.
Phone: 541-687-9699
Address: P.O. Box 3678, Eugene, OR 97403
May 25th, 2010
By admin, on May 25th, 2010
 Neil Dinsmor has been working in NextStep’s Recycling program since 2005. He has worked in a variety of our departments, but for the last 2-3 years he has been trained the incoming volunteers, leading such volunteers such as Jaunene to employment.
This Sunday, Eugene’s local newspaper The Register Guard will be running a full page story on Neil Densmor as their Volunteer of the Month. We’ll be sure to share a link when that story prints. Connect with us on either Twitter or Facebook to catch that.
April 19th, 2010
By admin, on April 19th, 2010
Part 1: Steve Remington, President at SEE Development, Inc.
Steve will fill us in on the activities at the 2010 Earth Day Oregon event.
Steve has 25 years experience in the events industry, with a background in advertising, sales, media & public relations as well as music promotion and production. Steve currently serves as Chairman-elect of the International Festival & Events Association Foundation and is on the University of Oregon’s Professional Resource Council. He is also an adjunct faculty member in the Architecture & Allied Arts department, where he teaches graduate-level Event Management courses. His workshops, seminars and one-on-one training have impacted hundreds of events across the country.
Earth Day Oregon
Saturday April 24th
11am-5pm
EWEB’s River Edge Plaza
Eugene’s annual Earth Day Celebration will bring music, a procession of all species, and other festive and educational activities on Saturday, April 24. The assorted outdoor and indoor events will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 12th annual Earth Day event is being organized by a coalition of public agencies, nonprofit organizations and others. There will be opportunities to learn about ways to make our homes, our lives, and our community more sustainable. It will also be a celebration of what we have, and what we’ve accomplished so far to protect our home planet and improve the health of our community. In addition to music and the costumed procession, there will be food vendors, dozens of community booths, the John H. Baldwin film and lecture series, the announcement of two winners of $100,000 Greenpower grants for local renewable energy projects, and more. The event is free to the public and will be happening rain or shine. Events will be centered at the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s River Edge Plaza overlooking the Willamette River. EWEB is located at 500 E. Fourth Ave. in Eugene.
Part 2: Mitra Chester and Larua Lee Laroux
Mitra Chester, owner of Deluxe and Kitch & Laura Lee Laroux, owner of the Redoux Parlor are putting on their annual fashion show and want to tell you all about it.
Mitra Chester is the co-owner of Deluxe and Kitsch in Eugene Oregon. The two stores feature a combination of Vintage and Modern resale fashions, in addition to the wearable artistic creations of over 70 local designers. Deluxe houses Mitra’s studio space where she and fellow designers, apprentices and interns re-design unique clothing items, accessories and jewelry from pre-existing pieces. This year will mark the 4th annual Local Designer Fashion Show produced by Deluxe, Kitsch and Redoux Parlor. This year’s show is titled Carnival of Couture: Parade of the Custom Made and will take place on Saturday April 24th at Lane County Fairgrounds Expo Halls 2 & 3. Tune into the show for details!
Deluxe
1331 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 686-0205
Mon-Sat 12-7
Sunday 12-6
Kitsch
1016 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-8647
Mon-Sat 12-6
Sunday 12-5
deluxefashionshop.com
 Revivall Clothing designer, Laura Lee Laroux uses second hand fabrics to create unique garments with less waste. Each piece is distinctive and made out of her workshop and store,The Redoux Parlour, in Eugene, Oregon. She believes we could stop producing new fabrics tomorrow and still have enough materials to clothe the population with style. The Redoux Parlour offers gently used, resale clothing for men and women, buy and trade. The Redoux Parlour offers new clothing and accessories by local, in-house designers and alterations on site. Live music and local art are featured on the Last Friday Art-walk. The Redoux Parlour is open Tuesday through Saturday ’til 8pm and Sundays ’til 6 – across the street from Sweet Life at 8th & Blair in Eugene.
Laura Lee Laroux
Revivall Clothing
www.revivallclothing.com
lauralee@revivallclothing.com
www.myspace.com/dresstokilldesigns
The Redoux Parlour
780 Blair Blvd
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 342-1942
www.myspace.com/redouxparlour
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Redoux-Parlour
Photo essay done by Alex Levine at the University of Oregon.
CARNIVAL OF COUTURE
Parade of the Custom Made
Premier Runway Fashion Show and Sideshow Bazaar
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Lane County Fairgrounds
Bazaar: 11am-Showtime
Free to the Public
Runway: 7:30 pm,
$10 presale/$12 Door
All Ages
541.686.0205
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Deluxe-Carnival-of-Couture/322815019362?ref=ts
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Most who are familiar with Junk to Funk know them as the Recycled Fashion Show Contest; an annual competition of wearable art and couture fashion created out of trash. They are currently undergoing the process of expanding beyond the singular event into a year round organizational business model with new programs and services.
