Portland Farmers Market Vendors to Begin Using Reusable Dishware
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Monday, July 27, 2015
Robby Davis, GolocalPDX Contributor
The
Portland Farmers Market has announced that vendors at the
Portland State University,
King,
Northwest,
Buckman and
Kenton markets will be replacing compostable dishware, which often lands in waste bins marked for landfill with reusable dishes and silverware. This shift will commence at the start of this year’s market season.
This change is occurring because the City of Portland recently changed their commercial composting rules to disallow non-food waste. Due to this switch, landfill output at the PSU market has already been reduced by more than half. The average of 25 bags of garbage has decreased to 9.
“It’s not the easiest way to do things, but it’s definitely the right way,” says Michael Martinez, owner of Enchanted Sun Breakfast Burritos and ten-year market vendor. “We’re excited to lead the way to shift the market mindset from disposable to durable. It provides an improved dining experience for our customers, sets an example for markets across the nation, and is cost-effective for vendors in the long run.”
Throughout the upcoming market season, market-goers will be able to return their dishware to specifically marked bins at dirty dish stations. At these stations, customers can also find compost, recycling and waste receptacles.
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PSU Market
One of Portland’s favorite attractions is the bustling market held at the PSU campus. A year round market, the vendors come and go depending on what’s in season. This makes the PSU market one of the most varied markets in the city. There is also musical entertainment, cooking classes for children, and chef demonstrations offered on select market days.
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PSU Farmers Market, South Park Blocks, SW Hall & SW Montgomery. Saturdays, March - November from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturdays, Nov - Feb from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Portland Farmers Market (Image cropped)
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Kenton Market
Located in the historic Kenton neighborhood, The Kenton Farmers Market is the perfect place to spend your summer evenings. The market features over 20 vendor stalls that provide fresh food and entertainment to visitors.
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Kenton Farmers Market, N. McClellan & N. Denver. Fridays, June 5th - September 25th, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Photo Credit: Portland Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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Moreland Farmers Market
The Moreland Farmers Market is a midweek market that strives to cultivate a strong sense of community amongst patrons and farmers. The vendors of this market are also guaranteed to be selling 100% local products that are direct from the farm.
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Moreland Farmers Market, SE Bybee & 14th. Wednesdays, May 6th - Oct. 14th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Moreland Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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Buckman Market
Located in SE Portland, the Buckman Market offers friends and neighbors a chance to come together while supporting their local farmers. The market was founded in 2003 and is noted on their website as being an “important community focal point.” So if you’re interested in a healthy body and healthy relationships, the Buckman Market is the place for you.
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Buckman Farmers Market, SE 20th & Salmon. Thursdays, May 7th - Sept. 24th, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Portland Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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King Portland's Market
The King Neighborhood hosts a family-friendly famers market located in the parking lot of King Elementary School. Established in 2009 by the NE Coalition of Neighborhoods, this market has become a favorite spot to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and has over 35 vendor stalls.
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King Portland’s Farmers Market, NE 7th & NE Wygant. Sundays, May 3rd to Nov. 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Portland Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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OHSU Farmers Market
The OHSU Market offers patrons a place to feed both their bellies and their noggin. Feauturing food and educational booths every week, this midday market is a relaxing choice to spend your summer afternoons.
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OHSU Farmers Market, Marquam Hill campus in SW Portland. June - September, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: OHSU (Image Cropped)
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South Waterfront Market
The South Waterfront Market is managed by the nonprofit, South Waterfront Community and offers a dynamic yet relaxing environment to visitors. Operating during the afternoon, the market is a great place to stop by on your way home from work to grab fresh groceries or hang out with friends.
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South Waterfront Market, Elizabeth Caruthers Park at 3508 SW Moody Avenue. Thursdays, June - October, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Photo Credit. South Waterfront Market (Image Cropped)
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Hillsdale Farmers Market
The Hillsdale Farmers’ Market is a year round market that’s held on Sunday. Since it’s year round, you can be sure to find only the ripest, most robust fruits and veggies of each season.
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The Hillsdale Farmers’ Market, SW Capitol Hwy and SW Sunset Blvd. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Photo Credit: Hillsdale Farmers' Market (Image Cropped)
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Beaverton Farmers Market
The Beaverton Farmers Market is one of Oregon’s favorite “hot” places for local food, crafts, flowers, and entertainment. It’s noted as being the “single largest, all-agricultural market in Oregon,” according to their website. Located in the heart of downtown Beaverton, the market sits next to a park that is a great place for the little ones to play while parents shop. This particular market offers Saturday Market, Wednesday Markets, and Fall Markets.
Click HERE for more information.
Saturday Market, May 2nd – Nov. 21st, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Oct. – Nov. 9:00am to 1:30 pm.
Wednesday Market, June 17th – Aug. 26th 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fall Markets, Saturdays, Oct. - Nov. 9:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m.
12455 SW 5th St. Beaverton, (503) 643-5345.
Photo Credit: Beaverton Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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Hillsboro Farmers Market
The Hillsboro Farmers’ Market is one of Oregon’s longest running agricultural markets, according to their website. Located off of the max line in downtown Hillsboro, the market offers over 100 vendors and estimates over 8,000 shoppers per week. Whether you live in Hillsboro or not, you won’t want to miss an opportunity to visit this market.
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Hillsboro Farmers’ Market, located on Main Street in downtown Hillsboro. Saturdays, May 2nd – October 31st, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., closed July 4th.
Photo Credit: Hillsboro Markets (Image Cropped)
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Tigard Farmers Market
The conveniently located, Tigard Farmers Market is happy to announce that they will be hosting a Wednesday Market in the upcoming most. Of course for those of us who have been visiting the market for the last twenty-two years, the market will remain open on Sundays. Whether you’re in the mood to pick up some fresh, local food on your way from the library or dog park, or just wanting to meet your neighbors, the Tigard Farmers Market is an ideal spot for some much needed R&R.
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8777 SW Burnham St. Sundays, May 10th - October 25th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, and Wednesdays at the Grange, April - August from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Tigard Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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Shemanski Farmers Market
Located at SW Park & SW Salmon, the Farmers Market at Shamanski Park offers a great place to go to during your lunch break on Wednesday afternoons. Being close to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Pioneer Courthouse Square, the market is also a thriving social scene for those of us who love to munch and mingle.
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Shemanski Park Farmers Market, SW PARK & SW Salmon. Wednesdays, May 6th-November 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Photo credit: Portland Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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Pioneer Square Market
Held in what is commonly called “Portland’s Living Room,” the Pioneer Square hosts a weekly, Monday market during Portland’s summer months. This is a another marketplace that many locals frequent during their lunch hour. There are over 30 vendors present selling everything your heart and stomach could possibly desire, from fruit to flowers to homemade cookies.
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Pioneer Courthouse Square Market, SW 6th & Yamhill. Mondays, June 15th - September 28th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The market is closed on September 7th for labor day.
Photo Credit: Portland Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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Hollywood Farmers Market
The Hollywood Farmers Market is one of the few markets open all year round on Saturdays. This market offers food, agricultural goods, live music, and activities for kids. This is a fun way to run errands on a Saturday afternoon.
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Hollywood Farmers Market, NE Hancock between 44th & 45th avenues. Every Saturday, April – Sept. 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Every Saturday, Oct. – Nov. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Dec – Mar, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Hollywood Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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NW Portland's Market
Like many of the farmers markets in Oregon, the NW market is so much more than a place to buy food. Operating on Thursday evenings, this market becomes a community center where locals can shop or mosey to their heart’s content. The market even offers a fruit-and-veggie bingo for seniors every third Thursday. For those of us who may not be early birds, this is a great market to check out during the upcoming summer evenings.
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NW Farmers Market, NW 19th & NW Everett. Thursdays, June 4th to September 24th, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Portland Farmers Market (Image Cropped)
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