A sustainable Bend is about more than reducing emissions; it is about the joy that people find from life and the pride they take in community. All of these factors, plus more, impact our lives, and a sustainable Bend decreases the burdens and increases the stories of joy! A sustainable Bend is preparing for wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and changing season lengths. Contaminated water is. As letter of the week, you can stop by the Source to pick up a gift card to Palate coffee.