Zero Waste

Bainbridge Island Zero Waste’s mission is to reduce the amount of waste produced by our community, from acquisition to disposal. We aim to encourage changes in behavior that ultimately lead to a more sustainable use of resources. We hope you find these news items helpful in your own efforts to reduce waste!

Book, Magazine and Puzzle Donation, Swap and/or Purchase

DianeL2020-12-16T19:09:36-08:00Reuse, Zero Waste|

Need to get your eyes off your screens? Want [...]

Plant Pot Reuse

DianeL2020-11-16T22:00:05-08:00Reuse, Zero Waste|

Donate the following everyday items to our local farmers. [...]

Rubbermaid Recycling

DianeL2020-11-13T12:43:20-08:00Recycling, Uncategorized, Zero Waste|

Food storage containers do not get recycled locally. Zero [...]

Recycling in under One Minute

DianeL2020-10-27T21:16:19-07:00Recycling, Zero Waste|

Which Drink Container Is Best?

DianeL2020-10-23T12:59:54-07:00Recycling, Uncategorized, Zero Waste|

You're thirsty and want to buy a soda, knowing [...]

#1 Way to Help Recycling

DianeL2020-10-21T20:39:23-07:00Recycling, Uncategorized, Zero Waste|

Put your recyclables in your curbside bin LOOSE or [...]

Recycling 101 in under a Minute

DianeL2020-10-15T11:52:22-07:00Recycling, Uncategorized, Zero Waste|

Litter clean-up

DianeL2020-10-13T11:27:33-07:00Uncategorized, Waste Reduction, Zero Waste|

If you like getting outside and doing good for [...]

You Won’t Believe What You Can Put in Your Grocery Store’s “Plastic Bag” Recycling

DianeL2020-10-12T10:37:25-07:00Recycling, Uncategorized, Zero Waste|

Both Safeway and T&C grocery stores have a "plastic [...]

Prep Your Recyclables Right

DianeL2020-07-07T23:16:51-07:00Recycling|

Keep Mixed Recyclables Clean:

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