Fall hours start Wednesday, September 3rd
Starting September 3rd, GIRO will return to our Fall hours. 9:30am – 4pmDrive in gate for recycling and drop-offs closes a half... Read More
The GIRO Makerspace Threads Together Creativity, Community and Climate Action
On an island known for its creativity and environmental consciousness, the Gabriola Island Recycling Organization [GIRO] Makerspace is quietly growing into a... Read More
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Thursday June 26 at 7 pm
The Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in the new Makerspace at GIRO, Thursday June 26... Read More
Grand Opening of the GIRO Makerspace
Come celebrate Gabriola’s new hub for creative solutions to textile waste ! Ribbon cutting ceremony and speakers. Live textile demonstrations by local... Read More
New IoTA Workshop : Funky Stuff: Weaving Off Loom
As part of the Isle of The Arts (IoTA) festival, the GIRO Makerspace will be hosting the IoTA workshop: “Funky Stuff: Weaving... Read More
GIRO joining Recycle BC to process three materials – Food Glass, Styrofoam and Flexible Plastics
GIRO recently made the decision to join the stewardship program Recycle BC. Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging... Read More
How does GIRO operate?
The Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) has been operating for over 30 years and has become a central hub for the community... Read More
GIRO Textile Project Announcement
GIRO has recently made the very difficult decision to change the direction of theReLove Local product line. Due to financial considerations we’ve... Read More
Update on the GIRO Textile Initiative
A lot has been happening behind the scenes at GIRO as we move full steam ahead with the next phase of our... Read More
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Thursday June 15 at 7 pm
The Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held outdoors at GIRO, Thursday June 15 at 7 pm. ... Read More