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Infographic: How do healthy forests prevent wildfire risk?

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Infographic: Why is forest biodiversity important?

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Infographic: How do Forests Support our Drinking Water?

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Infographic: How do forests mitigate climate change?

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INFOGRAPHIC: How does a coastal douglas fir forest mitigate climate change?
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👉 Clothing Swap Drop-Off Day is tomorrow!!!! We’r 👉 Clothing Swap Drop-Off Day is tomorrow!!!!

We’re taking a different approach this year: quality over quantity. PLEASE BRING YOUR BEST, NOT YOUR MOST!

👚Drop off your clothes: Friday, Oct 23rd, 3pm-6pm
Meaden Hall, 120 Blain Rd.

Drop-Off Limit: 1 standard-sized bag per person (pre-sorted by size & type).

✅ Accepting: Freshly laundered clothing (outerwear, shirts, sweaters, coats, pants, dresses, PJs).
❌ Not accepting: Underwear, socks, shoes, accessories, stained or damaged items.

✅ Free Shop Day: Saturday, Oct 24th, 10:30am-2:30pm 
Meaden Hall, 120 Blain Rd.

NEW THIS YEAR: 
🌿 QUIET SHOP — 9:45–10:30am
New clothing added to the shop every 30 minutes.

No need to donate to access the free shop—it's open to everyone!

#saltspringisland #clothingswap
Fighting fast fashion starts in your own closet! 👗 Fighting fast fashion starts in your own closet! 👗✨ Check out this action checklist from local GISS student Kit Shaw.

Quick Ways to Make a Difference:
🧥Shop pre-loved
🧵Upcycle, alter or mend before you replace 
🔁 Swap or borrow from friends 

And don’t forget, the Clothing Drop-Off is tomorrow, Friday, Oct 23rd, 3-6pm at Meaden Hall!

Save this graphic and share it with a friend to help spread the word! 💚
There's a lot at stake in the Oct 24 provincial el There's a lot at stake in the Oct 24 provincial election.

Make you know where to vote on Saturday! (all different polling locations than in the Oct 17 election)

Polls open Oct 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m:
Fernwood Elementary
Fulford Community Elementary
Gulf Islands Secondary
Community Gospel Chapel

See you at the polls!
https://transitionsaltspring.com/election-2026-how-to-vote/
What is the true cost of cheap clothing? Local GIS What is the true cost of cheap clothing? Local GISS youth Kit Shaw breaks down the hidden environmental and human impact of fast fashion in this latest infographic.

The Reality Behind Fast Fashion:
💧 Water Crisis: Uses 93 billion cubic meters of water annually—enough for 5 million people. Dyeing textiles creates 20% of global wastewater.
🌍 Carbon Footprint: Responsible for ~10% of global carbon emissions—more than international flights and shipping combined!
🛢️ Plastic & Fossil Fuels: Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon rely heavily on fossil fuels and chemical processing.

How to Spot It: Unusually low prices, daily/weekly style drops, cheap synthetic materials, and a lack of supply chain transparency.

What can you do? Wear what you own, shop second-hand, and swap!
Check out some of the amazing finds from past swap Check out some of the amazing finds from past swaps. Proof that your next favorite outfit is already on the island! 👖🧥✨ 

👉 Drop-Off: Friday, Oct 23 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Meaden Hall
🛍️ Free Shop Day: Saturday, Oct 24 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM @ Meaden Hall (Quiet Shop 9:45–10:30 AM)

Refresh your wardrobe, keep textile waste off Salt Spring, and swap sustainably with us! See you there! 

#saltspringisland #clothingswap
🎤 GISS youth Kit Shaw put together a reel showing 🎤 GISS youth Kit Shaw put together a reel showing what our Clothing Swap is all about!

NEW THIS YEAR: WE’RE SLOWING DOWN THE SWAP!
We’re taking a different approach this year: quality over quantity.

Instead of putting everything out at once, volunteers will add new clothing to the shop every 30 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

No need to rush, or line up early.  You will NOT miss out on the good stuff if you can’t make it until afternoon. Come by when it works for you, have a look, find something great, and carry on with your day.

🌿 QUIET SHOP — 9:45–10:30 A.M.
New for 2026, we’re offering a quieter shopping time for seniors and folks with special needs before the main swap gets underway.

We’re hoping this new approach will make the swap feel a little more relaxed, and give everyone a better chance of finding something they really want.

Bring your own reusable bags, bring a friend, and carpool if you can!

📍 Meaden Hall, below the Legion
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Quiet Shop: 9:45–10:30 a.m.
⏰ Main Shop: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

This is Lighter Living in action making better use of what we already have, reducing waste and sharing good things within our community. 💚

#saltspringisland #clothingswap
Style more, shop less! 🎨✨ Local youth creative @ma Style more, shop less! 🎨✨ Local youth creative @maeve_fitzzaland shares some styling tips to help you fall back in love with what you already have.

Before buying new, ask yourself: “Can I make 3 new outfits with pieces I already own?” 

3 Ways to Refresh Your Wardrobe:

1) Pull everything out, mend what needs love, and donate what you don’t wear.
2) Layer: maybe try putting a cut off t-shirt overtop of a button down or try mixing prints.
3) Accessorize: Elevate a basic outfit by matching a belt colour to shoes or a hat or add some jewelry.

Need a fresh piece to complete a look? Don’t buy new, come find something new to you at the swap!

📍 Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap @ Meaden Hall
📦 Drop-Off: Friday, Oct 23 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🛍️ Free Shop Day: Saturday, Oct 24 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Quiet Shop 9:45–10:30 AM)

Hope to see you there!

#saltspringisland #clothingswap
Check out this amazing infographic created by loca Check out this amazing infographic created by local Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) youth Kit Shaw, breaking down the cost of fast fashion and how we can take action!

One of the easiest ways to fight textile waste? Keep existing clothes in circulation!

Join us for the Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap at Meaden Hall:
📦 Drop-Off: Friday, Oct 23 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🛍️ Free Shop Day: Saturday, Oct 24 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Quiet Shop 9:45–10:30 AM)

Remember: Bring your best, not your most (1 bag max, pre-sorted by size & type)! 🌿

Thank you, Kit, for sharing your creative talents!

#clothingswap #fastfashionfacts #lighterliving
A great chance for frontline workers and researche A great chance for frontline workers and researchers to learn more about responding to the needs of women during climate emergencies.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/92ctiF5OTKSmNhb_0SDlPQ#/registration
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Salt Spring Island is located on the traditional and unceded territories of several First Nations and tribes, including the SENĆOŦEN and Hul'qumi'num speaking peoples. We recognize that reconciliation with the First Peoples of this place is a crucial path we need to follow to achieve climate justice for all. Traditional Indigenous knowledge is essential to help us come together and build the resilience we need to thrive as our our climate becomes more unpredictable and our communities face new challenges. See Our Land Acknowledgement.