recycling

Following Waste in the San Juans: A Comprehensive Update

June 11, 2021

Research by Linnea Morris and Ela Angevine, Written by Ela Angevine When people tell you that you can do things at home to be more environmentally friendly, live more sustainable, recycling is one of the first things that comes up, right? They say, “Recycling. It’s easy.” Well, I’m here to tell you, to console you, that it is not easy. ... read more

REFUSE, REDUCE, and REUSE – How to Reduce Your Waste Impact in COVID-19 Times

May 28, 2020

Keeping safe and healthy during the COVID-19 global pandemic is removing much of the gains we have made in reducing plastic use and is creating new waste issues. Grocery stores around the country are not allowing re-usable bags (and bans are being put on hold), coffee shops are refusing to refill personal mugs, and as ... read more

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Ken and Mariann Carrasco

members, Orcas Island