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!
Litter clean-up
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
Both Safeway and T&C grocery stores have a "plastic [...]
Prep Your Recyclables Right
Keep Mixed Recyclables Clean:
Waterfront Thrift
As of July 6, 2020, the Waterfront Thrift Shop [...]
Mini Lessons on Recycling and Composting
Eco-Cycle, an environmental group based in Boulder, Colorado, has [...]
You Can Prevent Garbage Fires
In July 2015, Bremerton firefighters responded to a blaze [...]
Paper bags for Helpline House
Helpline House appreciates the donations of paper grocery bags [...]
Make Your Socks Last Longer
Given that 10% of greenhouse gas emissions come from [...]
Stop Drinking Your Clothes!
Did you know that every time you wash your [...]