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Spring Legislative Update
The Recycle Reform Act, SB5284, has passed in both the House and Senate. Learn more about this – and other zero waste-related bills that are moving forward in Washington State!
Get Ready for the Spring Great Islands Clean Up
The Great Islands Clean-up on Orcas Island
Whether you’re joining us on April 26th for the Spring Great Islands Clean Up or participating on your own schedule, we’ve got teams around the island ready to help organize!
Read the full story HERE and let us know if you’ve got a team.
Join The Exchange’s Volunteer Docent Program
Recycling Education at The Exchange
Become a Volunteer Docent and help bring clarity to recycling confusion while keeping our community clean, informed, and inspired.
Learn more about how you can get involved!
Island Life to Sponsor 2-Day Environmental Film Festival
Save the Dates: On May 2nd and 3rd, Island Life, Eastsound’s premier sporting goods store, and The Orcas Film Festival are teaming up to present a 2-day film festival at the Sea View Theater. The festival will present eight films, all related to the outdoors and the environment. “We’re excited to be putting together a great collection of films,” says Rick Hughes, owner of Island Life (and ORS/Exchange Board member). “We are really trying to focus on the environment – the Marine environment specifically.” All proceeds will go to The Exchange and the SeaDoc Society. Learn more…
May Home Composting Events
Interested in Home Composting and doing something positive for the environment? We are offering two more classes (includes a discounted compost bin) at The Grange: Friday, May 9th at 5pm; and Saturday, May 10th at 2pm to get you started.
Learn more and get your tickets today!
What We’re Reading and Watching
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