zero waste – Orcas Island Exchange

From a Mountain to a Molehill

Heather Wallace2024-08-21T21:25:06+00:00August 21, 2024|Inspiration|

ORS began crushing separated glass over two years ago and [...]

Recognition by Zero Waste Washington

Heather Wallace2024-11-20T20:16:52+00:00March 19, 2020|Inspiration|

In 2020, Orcas Island Recycling Services/The Exchange was recognized by [...]

Recycling Laws in Washington

Heather Wallace2023-01-17T01:10:27+00:00January 17, 2023|News|

Some very progressive stuff is happening down in Olympia this [...]

FREE Paint Recycling

Heather Wallace2024-01-15T22:57:07+00:00August 16, 2021|News|

ORS is a FREE recycling center for all latex and [...]

Docents Back on Duty

Heather Wallace2022-09-06T01:26:10+00:00March 8, 2022|Knowledge|

It looks like spring is here, and it is time [...]

Be Mindful of Holiday Packaging

Pete2023-12-12T18:00:22+00:00December 27, 2017|Knowledge|

It's that time of year again when you order stuff [...]

Another Step Toward Zero Waste

Heather Wallace2022-11-17T19:40:31+00:00November 9, 2021|News|

About 40 invited guests--donors, contractors, public servants, and ORS staff--gathered [...]

Consider The Exchange When Making Life Changes

Heather Wallace2023-01-18T19:56:25+00:00July 11, 2020|Inspiration|

Transitions in life can be difficult. Whether it’s a move, [...]

Compost Inspiration

Heather Wallace2023-10-24T03:02:46+00:00April 8, 2020|Inspiration|

Greetings Composters! April's sunny skies have a lot of us [...]

Help Us Fix Recycling On Orcas

Pete2023-01-18T20:00:55+00:00December 12, 2019|News|

The political and ecological challenges we face today can be [...]