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Waste not this holiday season – or at least recycle as much as possible - Waste not this holiday season – or at least recycle as much as possible This story was originally published on The Detroit Free Press. While the holidays are a time to spread joy and happiness among family and friends, they’re…
- Waste not this holiday season – or at least recycle as much as possible - Waste not this holiday season – or at least recycle as much as possible This story was originally published on The Detroit Free Press. While the holidays are a time to spread joy and happiness among family and friends, they’re…
Recycling – how to do it correctly - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for eightWest. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – This is truly a time of year filled with “stuff”, we give and receive over the holidays. We’re also purging to make space and even trying… 
Paper recycling featuring Paper McKay - This story was originally published by WSYM for Morning Blend. Jill Greenberg, Spokeswoman, and Paper McKay, Recycling Raccoon, Michigan Dept of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy, talk about their Know It Before You Throw It initiative and how they are… 
Plastic recycling 101 - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for eightWest. For all the great natural resources we have in Michigan, it might surprise you to know, our state is among one of the lowest recycling states in the nation! Recycling has… 
Learn how this company uses recycled plastic to make high-quality products - Learn how this company uses recycled plastic to make high-quality products This story was originally published by FOX17 for Morning Mix. Plastic. It's in cars, refrigerators, furniture, computers and so many other objects we encounter in our everyday lives. Recycling… 
Not all paper is recyclable – learn how to recognize the trash - Not all paper is recyclable – learn how to recognize the trash This story was originally published by WDIV Channel 4 for Live in the D. The holidays are approaching us fast! If you plan to wrap gifts or open… 
Not all paper can be recycled; here’s what goes in the bin - Not all paper can be recycled; here’s what goes in the bin This story was originally published by FOX17 for Morning Mix. Paper is one of those things everyone knows can be recycled, however what's lesser known is that not… 
Paper recycling 101 - Paper recycling 101 This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for eightWest. When you think about it, we have a lot of paper surrounding us on a daily basis, the books we read, letters we receive in the mail and… 
Cardboard recycling 101 - Cardboard Recycling 101 This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for woodtv.com/eightwest. Think about it, these days, we have a lot of things delivered to us through the mail. While it’s convenient, it also uses a lot of cardboard! Cardboard… 
Learn the rules of recycling cardboard - Learn the rules of recycling cardboard This story was originally published by WDIV for clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d. After the last piece of pizza has been eaten, and the clothes from your online shopping spree have been hung with care, what do you… 
What’s the secret to recycling cardboard? Ask Michigan’s Recycling Raccoons - What’s the secret to recycling cardboard? Ask Michigan’s Recycling Raccoons This story was originally published on the Detroit Free Press website. If you want to improve your recycling habits, it’s best to listen to the experts. That’s why we asked… 
Recycling Glass 101 - Recycling Glass 101 This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for woodtv.com/eightwest. You may know that recycling has many benefits including energy savings, reduction in water use, decreases in greenhouse gases and conserving resources to name a few. But did… 
Recycling glass? You may be doing it all wrong and here’s why - Recycling glass? You may be doing it all wrong and here's why This story was originally published by WDIV for clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d. Live in the D's Kila Peeples ventured to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to learn more about how… 
West Michigan craft breweries, Raccoon Squad clear on benefits of glass recycling - West Michigan craft breweries, Raccoon Squad clear on benefits of glass recycling This story was originally published on MLive Media Group. But for West Michigan craft beer producers Founders Brewing Co. and Bell’s Brewery, it’s an opportunity to help Mother… 
The Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling: How to do it properly - Everyone knows recycling materials is good for the planet and reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. It's also good for business as companies that use those recycled materials grow and produce like new products used solely… 
Think you’re recycling the right way? Here’s what you need to know - Everyday you're likely to use some sort of can or metal, whether it's a pop or soup can. What do you do when you are finished with it? Toss it in the trash? You should consider recycling them. 
Recycling metal – what you need to know - In an average day, you will likely come in contact with many different types of metal products – everything from pop cans to canned food containers – but how can we do our part to make sure we’re recycling these… 
Metal recycling in southeast Michigan takes many shapes — including art - For professional artist Chris Nesbitt, conversations about metal can get heavy, sometimes into the hundreds of pounds. 
What happens to plastic after it’s recycled - Did you know that Michigan has the lowest recycling rate in the Great Lakes? There's a new promotion out from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that wants to double the number of people recycling in… 
What happens to plastic bottles when you recycle them? - Every day, you likely use all kinds of plastic - everything from water bottles to containers, and you may be recycling them, but are you doing it right?
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