Ridwell: A Way to Recycle Plastic Film on Orcas
In October, we attended a recycling seminar sponsored by Ridwell, [...]
New EV Charging Stations at The Exchange
Have you noticed the four new EV charging stations in [...]
Creating New Holiday Traditions
It’s no secret that gift giving perpetuates the cycle of [...]
Trashion Fashion Exhibits Sustainable Couture
In 2018, islander Michael Greenberg approached Asifa Pasin-Welch and [...]
What’s Next?
Ever since we put our glass crusher, Big Blue, into [...]
Docent Corner
The October newsletter starts a monthly short article by [...]
Redirecting Food Waste to Local Farms
Big things are sprouting from small leftovers at Orcas Island [...]
Washington Passes WRAP Act: A Big Step Forward for Recycling
On May 17, 2025, Washington State made history by enacting [...]
Medication Mail Program
Expired or excess medications that are tossed in the trash [...]
Composting Combats Climate Change
Are you scraping your kitchen waste into the garbage? It [...]