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Sew4ZeroWaste is BACK!!

The Sew4ZeroWaste Make-and-Take workshops are starting up again. The theme for the first workshop event, “Fashion Trashion", will help participants...
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Show and Tell Time for Big Blue

Our glass crusher, Big Blue, has been in operation now for more than four months, and it is doing a...
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Skills That Matter-Sew 4 Zero Waste

ORS/The Exchange board member Asifa Pasin recently had the opportunity to bring her Sew 4 Zero Waste class back to...
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Zero Waste Mulch Available

Ready for Spring Gardens: Zero Waste Mulch! $20/yard. We will load your truck. No deliveries. Call ahead for large loads...
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INSPIRATION

GiveOrcas Campaign

The GiveOrcas Campaign will be happening May 2-May 16, 2022. This year ORS/The Exchange is raising funds for equipment for...
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GICU 2022: The Results Are In

Great job, Orcas! During this year's Spring 2022 Great Islands Clean-up we had 71 volunteers cover 55.5 miles of road...
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Secure Your Load for Safer Roads

Eastsound, WA: With the Great Islands Clean-up fast approaching on Saturday, April 23, 2022, San Juan County will be launching...
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More Totes Available

ORS is really gratified that so many islanders took advantage of the offer of a free plastic tote to make...
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KNOWLEDGE

Docents Back on Duty

It looks like spring is here, and it is time for the docents to return to the Z-wall at the...
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Comparing Product Packaging

Plastic, glass or aluminum? Do you consider the packaging of the product you're purchasing? Check out this fun infographic comparing...
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Plastic Recycling Explained

Changes are likely coming soon to the type of plastics that will be recyclable in San Juan County. In the...
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Glass Recycling: What to Know

We recently announced that as of November 1, 2021 ORS/The Exchange will begin accepting separated glass recycling! Here's what you...
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You may be seeing this new signage around the San

You may be seeing this new signage around the San Juan Islands! Make sure any guests or visitors to the islands know how to properly secure their loads!
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HOW TO ENTER: Tag a friend in the comments to be e

HOW TO ENTER: Tag a friend in the comments to be entered into the random drawing that will be held on May 27, 2022 and announced on or before May 31, 2022. Only San Juan County, Washington, residents 18 years of age or older are eligible. (4) prizes are available and prizes can be picked up locally. Void where prohibited by law.

DISCLAIMER: This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. Only 18 years of age and older are eligible, and entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility, and agree to Instagram Terms of Use.

Another visual to help clear up the difference bet

Another visual to help clear up the difference between an unsecured load and a secured load.
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Join one of our glass crusher tours where you can

Join one of our glass crusher tours where you can watch Big Blue turn separated glass into a reusable material! The next tour dates are June 12 at 9:15am, June 15 at 1:30pm and July 10 at 9:15am.

Email Duff@exchangeorcas.org to sign-up.
Special group tours may also be scheduled with Duff.

Enter to win a Cargo Net kit to help you Secure Yo

Enter to win a Cargo Net kit to help you Secure Your Load properly. Just tag a friend to be entered to win. A random drawing will be held on May 27, 2022 and announced on or before May 31, 2022.

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Rules: Only San Juan County, Washington, residents 18 years of age or older are eligible. (4) prizes are available and winners can pick up prizes locally. Void where prohibited by law.

Disclaimer: This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. Only 18 years of age and older are eligible, and entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility, and agree to Instagram's Terms of Use.

Washington State law RCW 70A.200.120 requires thos

Washington State law RCW 70A.200.120 requires those transporting waste to a transfer station or landfill to secure or cover the vehicle’s load to prevent any part of the load escaping from the vehicle.
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THANK YOU to everyone who helped fund our GiveOrca

THANK YOU to everyone who helped fund our GiveOrcas grant request!

Only a little over 24 hours left to donate to this year's GiveOrcas Campaign so make sure you head to the link in our bio and take a look at all the other great opportunities to donate to!

"I hate seeing garbage dirtying up out county road

"I hate seeing garbage dirtying up out county roads. I love that we have clean up volunteers that go out and do a great thing [during the Great Islands Clean-up]...We all enjoy the peaceful and serene nature of our islands. Please secure your loads and let's keep our roadways clean as well as safe." - San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs

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Today is *Unique Donor Day during the GiveOrcas Ca

Today is *Unique Donor Day during the GiveOrcas Campaign! The organization that receives the most donations (big or small) on Unique Donor Day will receive a $1000 bonus from OICF!
Donate via LINK IN BIO.

(*A Unique Donor is defined as "one person who uses one credit card to donate one time to each nonprofit.")

This year ORS/The Exchange is raising funds for equipment for the Baler Building! This equipment will allow us separate and compact recycled materials like aluminum, steel, cardboard and plastics into clean, uncontaminated bales. These bales will have much more value, are easier to ship, and will lower the cost of recycling, in both dollars and carbon, for all Orcas residents.
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In 2019, Washington State Patrol (WSP) contacted 1

In 2019, Washington State Patrol (WSP) contacted 1,062 motorists for failing to secure their loads. Every year in Washington, unsecured loads cause about 300 crashes and 30 injuries.

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Q: How do I report an unsecured load violator in S

Q: How do I report an unsecured load violator in San Juan County?

A: Call 360-378-4151

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Next Household Hazardous Waste Round-up will be on

Next Household Hazardous Waste Round-up will be on Saturday, June 18th! SAVE the DATE!
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"Secure your load as if everyone you love is drivi

"Secure your load as if everyone you love is driving in the car behind you." - Robin Abel, King County resident and secured load advocate whose daughter Maria was severely injured by an unsecured load.

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Help us win a bonus $1000 from the Orcas Island Co

Help us win a bonus $1000 from the Orcas Island Community Foundation by donating $100 (or more) today thru the GiveOrcas Campaign! SEE LINK IN BIO!

ORS/The Exchange is raising funds for baler building equipment that will help separate and compact recycling into clean, uncontaminated bales.

In 2019 unsecured loads and road debris caused 739

In 2019 unsecured loads and road debris caused 739 deaths, 17,000+ injuries and almost 90,000 property damage crashes...Let's help keep our island roads safer!

“Failing to secure a load, depending on the circumstances, could be charged up to a gross misdemeanor" says San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs.

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Today thru May 16th, head over to the GiveOrcas Ca

Today thru May 16th, head over to the GiveOrcas Campaign (LINK IN BIO) and help us raise money for our baler equipment!

Wednesday, May 4th is Ben Franklin Day and will be the best day to give $100 (or more) as you can help us win a bonus of $1000 from OICF!
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Look for announcements in the next coming months f

Look for announcements in the next coming months for new Sew 4 Zero Waste opportunities!
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Important questions to as yourself before you head

Important questions to as yourself before you head out on the roads...
#secureyourload

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Look at all that recycled, crushed glass just read

Look at all that recycled, crushed glass just ready for reuse! Well done, Orcas Islanders!

#orcasisland #sanjuanislands #zerowaste #zerowastecommunity #recyclereuse #lovetheplanet #reducereuserecycle #reuse #recycle #savetheplanet #exchangeorcas #glassrecycling

Today, as you're out and about beautifying our isl

Today, as you're out and about beautifying our islands, keep in mind how much of the trash you're picking up has blow off or out of vehicles. #secureyourload

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Meet us at The Village Green tomorrow at 10am for

Meet us at The Village Green tomorrow at 10am for The Great Islands Clean-up! Tag us in all your photos #GICU2022 and then join us at Island Hoppin' for a beer at 4pm (must be signed up as a volunteer).

40%?? C'mon, we can do better than that! #SecureYo

40%?? C'mon, we can do better than that! #SecureYourLoad

And thanks to all the The Great Islands Clean-Up volunteers headed out to clean our roads and beaches this Saturday!

For more information: http://www.exchangeorcas.org/solid-waste/secure-your-load-for-safer-roads/

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Why should you Secure Your Load?...Because it's th

Why should you Secure Your Load?...Because it's the law!!
Link in bio for more info.
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Over the next 6 weeks, San Juan County will be edu

Over the next 6 weeks, San Juan County will be educating islanders about the importance of properly securing loads on their vehicles. Follow the "Secure Your Load for Safer Roads" campaign to learn why it's important, how to properly secure a load, and what some possible consequences may be for not doing it correctly.

For more info head to the link in our bio.
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Want to watch BIG BLUE in action? Sign-up for an u

Want to watch BIG BLUE in action? Sign-up for an upcoming tour and demonstration. Head to our website for more info.

http://www.exchangeorcas.org/

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We love community collaboration and are excited to

We love community collaboration and are excited to be participating in the Kid's Repurposed Quilt Camp sponsored by, and happening at, the Orcas Island Public Library!

Open to kids ages 10 and up and no experience is necessary! Kids will be making an upcycled lap quilt - supplies will be provided. Pre-register at the Library or email jdegroot@orcaslibrary.org. Spaces will fill up quickly!

Just a #tbt to this Sew 4 Zero Waste class at OHS

Just a #tbt to this Sew 4 Zero Waste class at OHS that was pure awesomeness!
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Another way to receive a free glass recycling tote

Another way to receive a free glass recycling tote!

http://www.exchangeorcas.org/more-totes-available/
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Great Islands Clean-up is happening Saturday, Apri

Great Islands Clean-up is happening Saturday, April 23 from 10am-2pm and it’s ALL HANDS ON DECK! Stay tuned for more info!
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SEW 4 ZERO WASTE is back…and better than ever! R

SEW 4 ZERO WASTE is back…and better than ever! Read all about it in the Link in our Bio!
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Some “smashin’” good things to come as we mo

Some “smashin’” good things to come as we move closer to the new Baler Building. Tap the link in our bio and read more.
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This month and next: Two more ways to receive a fr

This month and next: Two more ways to receive a free recycling tote!

http://www.exchangeorcas.org/two-more-ways-to-receive-a-tote/
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Before you purchase, consider packaging and how it

Before you purchase, consider packaging and how it effects #zerowaste

(Costs to recycle are based on current ORS pricing)
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Need to recycle an appliance? What to know before

Need to recycle an appliance? What to know before you drop off!
www.exchange.org/appliances
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SAVE THE DATE! The Great Islands Clean-up is happe

SAVE THE DATE! The Great Islands Clean-up is happening countywide on Saturday, April 23rd! More details to follow!
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Now that you’ve been separating your glass recyc

Now that you’ve been separating your glass recycling for a bit, what glass containers are you finding you recycle the most?
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This beautiful Seikosha Imperial Japanese Phonotel

This beautiful Seikosha Imperial Japanese Phonotelemeter Rangefinder Stopwatch is available on our Online Store! Pick up locally or get it shipped!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185263183171?hash=item2b228bd543:g:QoUAAOSwMw1h6I7R
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Come shop with us today from 10am-4pm! . . . #orca

Come shop with us today from 10am-4pm!
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Grab a copy of the latest Recycling Guidelines at

Grab a copy of the latest Recycling Guidelines at the link in our bio.
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Welcome Cal Rodgers to our Board! Cal and his fam

Welcome Cal Rodgers to our Board!

Cal and his family officially became islanders in 2017 after moving to Orcas Island from Austin. He is currently a remote software developer and enjoys hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and working on his property.

Read more about Cal and our other Board Members: http://www.exchangeorcas.org/board-members/
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Take a virtual walk-thru of the new Exchange Baler

Take a virtual walk-thru of the new Exchange Baler facility! Thanks to @stoltz.kau.architects !
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We’ve got Drop-off Reservations available! Head

We’ve got Drop-off Reservations available! Head to the link in our bio to grab one!
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It’s Wednesday…and we’re crushin’ it! How

It’s Wednesday…and we’re crushin’ it! How about you?
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When you’re separating out your cardboard for re

When you’re separating out your cardboard for recycling, make sure it’s CORRUGATED (a flat inside and outside area + a fluted middle piece).
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Don’t forget to separate and recycle that glass!

Don’t forget to separate and recycle that glass!

(Illustration: @bmein2022 )
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Calling all camera lovers! This beautiful SUPERB V

Calling all camera lovers! This beautiful SUPERB VOIGTLANDER Twin-Lens Reflex Camera is available on our online store! Store pick-up is available!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185220444149?hash=item2b1fffaff5:g:3YIAAOSwRJthvm~z
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Big Blue can’t wait to crush all that glass from

Big Blue can’t wait to crush all that glass from your Holiday celebrations!
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Recycle your Christmas Tree 🎄 for free. Tap the

Recycle your Christmas Tree 🎄 for free. Tap the link in our bio to learn how to prep your tree before bringing it over!
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Happy Holidays to our amazing community and custom

Happy Holidays to our amazing community and customers! Please stay safe and warm this week!
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Our free glass tote recycling program was a succes

Our free glass tote recycling program was a success, thanks to our amazing community! Now, get out there and recycle that glass!

http://www.exchangeorcas.org/free-tote-offer-suspended/
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