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Crystal Chaffin shuffles through worn microfiches at SCRAP in Portland. She plans to put them on the front of small robots as “motherboards.” She makes these toys as gifts for her children, nieces, and nephews.

From Trash to Treasure



Marc Gaudin likes to leave the bullets in. Keri Piehl doesn’t wash her spoons. Leela Brightenburg thinks trash can change the world. Flux looks at the growing trend of upcycling.

Farmers sell their produce through a wholesaler called Organically Grown Company, which then distributes the fruit to local grocery stores. Everything they grow is 100 percent organic and profits are split evenly among the farmers.

Harvesting Hope



s Margarito Palacios drives up the gravel road to his farm, he begins to forget. He forgets the death of his father, his lack of sleep, and the discrimination he faces on a daily basis. Palacios’ eyes wander over the … Continue reading →

Taking the Plunge

Taking the Plunge



A high school student learns to cope with the pressure of being a professional athlete. Continue reading →

Connecting Past Differences

Connecting Past Differences



Strong bonds between a girl with Down syndrome and her big little sister. Continue reading →