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WasteWise Lane County and Toolbox Project are holding a workshop to encourage residents to bring in their old stuff to fix, rather than throwing it away.
Food Waste Prevention Week kicks off next Monday and will include social media-based activities and educational outreach at local grocery stores, organizers said.
This time of year is known for over-consumption. In Lane County there’s a campaign called “Simplify the Holidays,” encouraging consumers and businesses to re-imagine ways to be festive without hurting the planet or the pocketbook.