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We appreciate all the great local news coverage we’ve received on our zero waste programs. Please enjoy reading the articles below:
rePurpose Whidbey works to reduce items in landfill by zero waste education, community action
April 22, 2025
Reusables on Whidbey means reduced pollution
Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month offers woolly wonders
…ISF partnered with rePurpose Whidbey, a grassroots zero-waste nonprofit that believes there is no such thing as trash and everything is a resource.
February 2, 2025
Island Shakespeare Festival’s Sustainability in Action
Reuse, recycling center opens on fairgrounds
This month, Langley and Coupeville may host the biggest pride celebrations in Whidbey history.
June 11, 2024
Whidbey pride is back and bigger than ever
RePurpose Whidbey works to reduce items in landfill by zero waste education, community action
April 19, 2024
Residents strive to live a green lifestyle
The Nutcracker’s audience had a new place to throw what might not really be considered trash.
December 12, 2023
‘The Nutcracker’ goes zero waste at South Whidbey High School
Voting is now open for the People’s Choice Award given by Boeing Employees’ Credit Union.
October 27, 2023
South Whidbey nonprofit in the running for big award
Climate advocacy events planned for September
A series of events meant to foster advocacy for climate change mitigation kicks off this weekend.
September 15, 2023
Zero-waste effort moves to Commons
Two South Whidbey organizations are working together to facilitate zero-waste actions.
August 18, 2023
Grassroots group has green focus
A new grassroots organization is continuing to help people find new ways to use repurposed items.
April 21, 2023
Exploring chaos through art
“Ordered Chaos” is an installation piece that is on display in the Bayview Cash Store Hub Art Gallery.
March 17, 2023
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