Page 12 THE EXPRESS May 29, 1996 The Organic Waste Exchange he federally- When the ~IIIIIII~ T funded Earth Mailers program has left a lasting legacy exchange started, only two restaurants in Nelson (All in our area - an organic waste exchange. The concept was simple. Connect those Seasons Cafe and Book Garden Cafe) were already provid- ing their organic waste to individuals INAGAIN. -- PUUOYIR~ ARI -- who had compostable The -- Pullovers orebockin style.Andsois another -- material with those who were collecting who wanted it. Two Three Rs and composting it. types of notices were by Michael Jess,,, Now eight more -- lovefromthe post- snozzyorongepylons. -- put up, one to the allent,on ot (Carnage House, Danny's Deli, farmers and gardeners who Edo Japan, Heritage Inn, could collect and utilize organic Kootenay Cafe, Max and ~ Theygo great with a fluorescentyellow ~ waste, and one to the allention Inna's, Rice Bowl, and School of apartment dwellers, restau- House Cafe) are no longer send- rants, and homes who could pro- ing food waste to the landfill. ~ vest! Andwhot'son eveningout withouto ~ vide organic waste. The Organic Waste "I was surprised by the Exchange will be carried on by ~ breathalyzer?Look for these and other ~ interest," says Suzanne Dwyer, the Nelson recycling program of one of three Earth Mailers par- the Regional District of Central ticipants who organized the Kootenay. If you either can pro- exchange. "Lot's of people vide or need compostable mate- -- accessories ot roodcheckseverywhere. -- wanted this." rial and will commit to collect- To date, 50 people are ing it, just call 352-2412 and involved in the exchange, 25 we'll try to -connect providers providing organic waste and 25 with collectors. -- Watch forPolice Roodchecks.-- taking it. -- [I:) --· RECYCLING HELPLINE352-2412• REDUCE • REUSE• RECYCLE THISFEATURE SPONSORED BY: ~ Nelson & District Credit Union Nelson 352-7207 ft East Shore 227-9221 "Being environmentally friendly in a friendly environment" ;;:~~,,~ • s:: BeefRoast Long English Cucumbers Imitation Crabmeat Campbell's Soup Cooking .... 0 Outside Round, Boneless, FRESH Canadian Grown .69 ea Ready to Eat /100g .88 Beef Broth, Celery, Cream of Chicken, Consomme or .... Min. Two 4-6 lb Roasts/Pkg., Flavoured Drink Tide Laundry Chicken Broth, J.48 Ul WAREHOUSEPACK Crystals BULK Detergent Original Scent (12L) 284 ml Western Family 2 for u Selected Varieties Boston Fern /1 00g • J9 or Tide Ultra - Selected Varieties Pink Salmon 213g .89 ea Cl) 10Inch (6L), First 1 8;47 ea Edge Shaving Gel Hanging Basket 8.99 ea --tj Eye of Round Steak Nabob Tradition Coffee or Skintimate Shave Gel, Bonus Pack, 3-200 ml 4.99 ea ..c: Boneless, Beef, Min. 4 lbs/Pkg., Regular, Fine or WAREHOUSE PACK Extra Fine 300g 2.88ea Tampax Tampons 6.55/kg 2.97 lb Selected Varieties, tn 4.12/kg European Wieners Purex White 40 Pack 5.58 ea ::s DELI Bathroom Tissue AGFA 3 Pack Film .... Fleetwood Bulk Style /100g .88 24 Rolls, First 1 7.97 ea 3x24 + 3 Exposure with For your 5.88 ea 0 Bagels Welch's Juice or Free PholoAlbum Brewmaker Beer Kit • Selected Varieties convenience, Fresh Oven Quality 3 for .99 Cocktail Brown Ale, Mild, India Pale Ale, Stout, Northern Export, Yorkshire .... t, Selected Varieties, Honey Ham Bitter, Lager, Victorian Bitter or Overwaitea DELI - Fletchers - Sliced, Frozen Concentrate, 341-355 ml .BB ea Pilsner Lager OR Basic Cider, Vacuum Sealed /1 00g .95 1.42 to 1.8 kg 7.88 ea Nelson 0 • s:: remains open -.... Ul regular hours .......