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Recycling plastics is difficult and expensive. Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County are well ahead of the curve, but there are significant hurdles to overcome in the next few decades. WEMU's David Fair joined by the CEO of Recycle Ann Arbor, Bryan Ukena, to explore what is being done locally to address plastics recycling now and in the future.
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The results of a recycling inspection program in Ann Arbor are in. They show residents are making progress but still have some work to do to keep contaminants out of recycling containers. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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Ann Arbor's Materials Recovery Facility has been closed for nearly five years due to safety concerns. In 2020, the city hired Recycle Ann Arbor to handle…
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Recycle Ann Arbor says it will not reopen its ReUse Center on South Industrial Highway.The local non-profit organization made the announcement this week,…
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Recycling operations will soon become more localized in the Ann Arbor area. The Materials Recovery facility, or the MRF, has been closed for processing…
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The coronavirus pandemic is impacting the way people handle their recycling.Local non-profit Recycle Ann Arbor says it's seen an uptick in the amount of…
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Glass is one of many materials that can and should be recycled. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair talks with Ypsilanti…
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Another holiday season has come and gone, which means vacations, New Year's resolutions, and holiday waste. So, as the waste piles up, what are the most…
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An Ypsilanti man has taken his love for vintage discarded materials and has turned it into art. But not just any type of art, he’s making robot-like…
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Issues Of The Environment: China’s Restrictions On Imported Recyclables Are Felt In Washtenaw CountyChina has declared that it would no longer accept certain recycled materials from outside its borders, and that has affected many recycling programs in…