Providing updates on our community projects, legislative campaigns, producer responsibility, and recycling.

Photo above: Student and other activists, with Representative Liz Berry, at Re-WRAP lobby day, January 15, 2024 Legislative process crosses first big “cut off” date Many people describe a “short” legislative session in Olympia, which is 60 days long, as a sprint.  And it sure feels that way with pretty much a constant feeling of…

Big kudos to the City of Shoreline for passing an ordinance in August requiring restaurants and coffee shops to provide durable foodware for customers who are dining on-site, and compostable foodware for to-go orders. This supports waste reduction goals in Shoreline’s Climate Action Plan. Shoreline joins the cities of Bellingham, Burien, and Bainbridge Island which have recently passed similar ordinances. Find out about zero waste weddings, our new farm waste project, and the upcoming holiday party…

Big Battery Bill Passes! With the 2023 Washington State legislative session completed and just a few bills left for the governor to sign, we want to fill you in about how the zero waste bills fared. Legislative work occurs year-round with on-going policy development and stakeholder outreach, and it all comes to a crescendo on the final day of session, which was April 12 this year. Thank you to all of our terrific partners and to all of you for making this year another success.

Big Battery Bill Passes! With the 2023 Washington State legislative session completed and just a few bills left for the governor to sign, we want to fill you in about how the zero waste bills fared. Legislative work occurs year-round with on-going policy development and stakeholder outreach, and it all comes to a crescendo on the final day of session, which was April 12 this year. Thank you to all of our terrific partners and to all of you for making this year another success.

This is a newsletter full of requests for help from you! See below for needed help with office work party, phthalates sample prep, furniture repair and more! And, especially, we need your help to let your legislators know that you want them to vote yes on the zero waste bills, and not let them be weakened by amendments! We are in a critical week – all of the zero waste bills must be voted out of their house of origin by 5 pm on March 8. We have a wonderful lineup of bills that are in play....

The holidays are here... and, yes, this is the time of year of intense preparation for the legislative session, which starts January 9. So far, there are 5 zero waste-related bills solidly in the works. They address recycling, compostable products, plastics, right to repair and batteries. And as you get outdoors this winter, check out gear swaps, rentals, repairs and "used." No need to spend tons of money for gear you need for outdoor winter fun. And better for the environment if you go zero waste...