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Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup in Superior Township should be getting back to normal this weekend. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Residents of Ypsilanti Township will be able to get rid of old documents on Saturday to help prevent identity theft. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.
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Going out for a run is great exercise, and it also happens to be an eco-friendly activity. But what about when hundreds, or even thousands, run together? Competitive running draws big crowds, and big crowds create a lot of excess waste. That’s why Jeff Jackson created Happy Planet Running. His Ann Arbor-based company works with race organizers to try and create zero-waste events. Jackson talked about how it’s working with WEMU's David Fair.
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In 2024, the City of Ann Arbor plans to change what materials it will accept in city compost. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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‘Tis the season! Family, friends, gift-giving and good food. It also means an inordinate amount of waste is generated. There are ways to enjoy all of our favorite holiday traditions while minimizing our environmental impact. WEMU's David Fair gained some insight on best practices from zerowaste.org co-founder, Lydia McMullen-Laird.
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Ypsilanti’s last Double Trash Week of the year is happening next week. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.
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We all recognize solid waste as a significant issue, but how much do we really know about trash? That's the point and function of the upcoming "Trash Talk Tour" in Washtenaw County. It's an interactive, engaged effort to teach the community about how our trash is being dealt with and how best to move closer to a zero-waste lifestyle. WEMU's David Fair discussed all of it with event co-organizer and executive director of Live Zero Waste, Samuel McMullen.
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When it comes to environmental protection and sustainability, getting a better handle on America’s “throw away culture" is important. That's the…
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Ann Arbor residents currently have four drop-off sites available to them to discard their Christmas trees. The city has designated specific areas at…
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Plans are getting underway to send less trash to landfills in Michigan and find more ways to reuse it. A state Department of Environmental Quality task…