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Press ReleaseNew MRF Expands Michigan’s Recycling Capacity, Models Zero Waste Practices
[February 28th, 2022, Ann Arbor, MI]--The nonprofit zero waste recycler, Recycle Ann Arbor [RAA,] is revitalizing recycling in Southeast Michigan with a new zero waste Materials Recovery Facility [MRF] that recycles… read more
Recycling Tip for Better Results: Food Waste and Fall Leaves
The chill of November often evokes thoughts of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and the end of the growing season in Michigan. During this month, food waste and fall leaves (yard waste) abound! It's important to… read more
Other Communities are Giving up on Glass Recycling: Here’s Why We’re Not
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Revitalizing Ann Arbor's Recycling Program
Almost 50 years since the birth of the modern environmental movement, and the inception of Ann Arbor's first recycling program in the early 1970s, our movement, and our recycling program are ready for a rebirth. In the… read more
How to Host a Low Waste Summer Party
Host a zero waste party using these 4 simple tips: Reduce the waste and eliminate single-use/serve items. Ditch disposables and choose reusable options as much as possible. Use compostable or recyclable… read more
Spring Cleaning - The right way to get rid of your things and green cleaning
Spring is a time of reawakening with the emerging critters and plants and even in our own lives. This sense of refreshment often inspires people to become more active, and you know what that means - household spring… read more