Orcas Island ExchangeNEWS
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ORS/EXCHANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT
In the interest of your health, and the health of our employees, be advised that The Exchange store will be...
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The Exchange Alternate Intake and Sales Days
Updated 8/11/20: Big thanks to the community for your support of The Exchange and our Covid safety protocol. We know...
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Exchange Loses Outlet for Excess Clothing; Forced to Limit Intake
The Exchange has always received A LOT of clothes. A lot of bedding. Towels. Bags and shoes. Textiles. Way more...
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The Loft Gallery at The Exchange
We always get the occasional really special item at The Exchange. We also often get calls to assist when a...
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INSPIRATION
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Fall 2020 Great Islands Clean Up Will be a Week-Long Event!
BE AN ISLAND SUPERHERO at the Fall 2020 Great Islands Clean Up! Help clean-up the planet during this safe, week-long...
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A “Good” Clothing Option
The Exchange continues to have some limitations on accepting clothing donations and we understand this, in turn, effects our customers’...
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ORS Responds To Racial Injustice
“It is ORS policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to...
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Consider The Exchange When Making Life Changes
Transitions in life can be difficult. Whether it’s a move, a death in the family, or a need to downsize,...
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KNOWLEDGE
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What Contaminates a Load of Mixed Recycling?
Last month we focused on how plastic bags, sheets, packing pillows, and other items can mess up the sophisticated machinery...
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September Recycling Tip: The Scoop On Recycling Plastic Film
For more than a year ORS has been encouraging folks to put all plastic film (plastic bags, plastic wraps, bubble...
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August Recycling Tip: No Plastic Film
This summer, you may meet one of our Recycling Docents at the Orcas Transfer Station when you drop off your...
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The Value of Docents at the Transfer Station
Our docents are back on duty at the Z-wall where you drop off your recyclable materials. We started this program...
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