Have you heard of bioplastics? With increased consumer awareness of environmental issues, many companies are creating innovative solutions to reduce waste. One of these inventions is “bioplastic,” or plastic alternatives made from renewable resources. These products often have labels saying “100% compostable,” “100% biodegradable,” or even “Reduce, reuse, recycle”. These items may be compostable in…

Ypsilanti’s county clean up day is today, August 24th from 9:00 – 1:00. Registration is required and is now closed. Click here for more information.

Why should you buy items that say they are “recycled”? The production of new materials, called “virgin materials,” removes precious resources from the earth. When you purchase “post consumer” products or “100% recycled” products, you are both diverting waste from landfills and preventing more resource loss. Recycled materials are less pollutive, use less materials, and…