plastic bags

It's time to talk some trash! The 3rd annual Trash Talk Tour in Washtenaw County is right around the corner. Trash Talk Tour co-organizer and zerowaste.org executive director Samuel McMullen joined WEMU's David Fair with a special brand of "trash talk."

A plastic bag store will opening in Ann Arbor today. It's actually not selling plastic bags. It's part of an art installation focused on the environment and a culture of overconsumption. The University Musical Society is sponsoring the plastic bag exhibit and other art programs focused on the environment, climate change, and forced immigration. WEMU's Cathy Shafran talks to UMS President Matthew VanBesien about art with a message.

Governor Rick Snyder plans to roll out a recycling initiative later this fall. And legislation aimed at changing how Michigan recycles is already in the…

Susan Fecteau has lived in Ann Arbor since the mid 70's when she came to town to attend the University of Michigan. She has lived there ever since and has…

Legislation that would prevent cities from passing plastic bag and container taxes is on its way to Governor Rick Snyder’s desk.The bill would prevent…

State lawmakers want to make sure your city won’t tax or ban plastic grocery and retail bags.A State House committee heard testimony Tuesday about a bill…

Washtenaw County's "eco-fee" for using plastic or paper bags from retail grocery stores is scheduled to go into effect on Earth Day in 2017. In this…

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved an ordinance that will impose a fee for customers who request bags at some local stores. It will…

Washtenaw County is planning to regulate the use of single use, plastic bags. However, the Michigan State Legislature has slowed the process of passing…

A public hearing will be held tonight at the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting regarding a plastic bag ordinance.If the board approves the…