ZeroWaste Vashon

ZeroWaste Vashon began with a presentation by a student named Shannon Brundel, who had been doing a masters degree study on Vashon’s waste stream at the island transfer station. A second presentation by island architect Gib Dammann also contributed ideas about addressing the island waste stream.

There was also a need to deal with residue from the local tofu factory by acquiring an anaerobic digester. A nonprofit was formed for that purpose and duly named ZeroWaste Vashon. By 2019, there was a digester established near the tofu factory. Another product now available is a probiotic plant food.

Since that time, ZeroWaste has grown in scope and influence as an organization in its own right, helping to develop a green waste disposal at the transfer station, as well as a very popular monthly styrofoam and plastics recycling concern. There are constant plans to improve its impact on the community.