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A major recycling reform package is changed at the last minute to allow for a ‘chemical process’ that heats trash into ‘post-use polymers.’ Environmentalists hate the changes. ....
Rooting One’s Self to a Story: How To Find Shared Experience in Reporting. Detroit is nicknamed "Motor City," and is known as the central hub for the U.S. auto industry. But the city is also the home to other phenomena. Motown. Lions and Pistons. A distinct pizza style. It. ....
Kent County’s Department of Public Works released its Status of Organic Waste Management in Western Michigan report as it remains steadfast in its goal to reduce landfill food waste by 90% before 2030. ....
9 & 10 News December 28, 2020 After every good party comes the clean-up. But most of what’s left over from Christmas doesn’t have to go in the trash. Another Christmas has come and gone – and many of us spent the weekend cleaning house. But before you let the garbage truck haul it away, keep in mind that recycling is an option for just about everything. Andy Gale with Bay Area Recycling for Charities in Traverse City says, “Anything that’s paper, plastic, glass, metal, and most of the wrapping paper is recyclable.” Angela Hayes has plenty to recycle at the American Waste drop-off site on LaFranier Road, after a busy Christmas with her family. “Well of course a couple of little cocktails for some festivities, right? And this is more than enough wrapping paper for a lot of kids and a lot of grandkids. Including the dogs.” ....
MI ENVIRONMENT Proper disposal of old TVs, computers, and holiday lights after the holidays is easier than ever Date: December 17, 2020 Many times, that means getting rid of old electronic products that contain hazardous substances. Proper disposal of electronic waste or e-waste keeps products out of landfills and provides a great opportunity for reuse, says Steve Noble, EGLE s electronics recycling specialist. That s important because electronics are made up of materials that can be toxic if released into the environment leaded glass, mercury switches, mercury bulbs, brominated flame-retardant plastics, and electronic circuitry made of cadmium, chromium, and lead. In the United States, 9.4 million tons of waste electronics are generated each year, Noble said. A little less than 13 percent of that actually gets recycled. A much larger amount is simply in storage in drawers, basements and garages waiting to be recycled because people don t know wher ....