recycling

More than 620,000 tons of materials passed through Michigan’s recycling centers in fiscal year 2022. State officials say that’s about 66,000 tons more than the previous record.

A download on what we know about that unidentified object flying over Lake Huron. We also talked about the challenges of recycling clothes. Plus, ranking the best and worst Super Bowl commercials.

Recycling electronic waste in Michigan is not simple. Here's how you do it.

Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes can be recycled with little effort. Other holiday-related trash cannot.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to repurpose PVC, a previously unrecyclable form of plastic.

On today's show, we talked football as the Michigan Wolverines head to the College playoffs. Then, two researchers who are discovering ways to repurpose PVC plastics joined us. Plus, we heard from a Michigan photographer who dreams of capturing Lake Michigan at its gnarliest. We ended with an update on why recounts are beginning on two stateside ballot proposals.

A new report from the University of Michigan says that a majority of Michigan's local leaders say recycling is important to their community members.

U of M chemist Anne McNeil talks environmental cleanup and finding a new purpose for polymers used in diapers through upcycling — and cleaning, of course.

Just over 19% of Michigan's solid waste is either recycled or composted, according to a recent analysis from the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. That's an improvement from the pre-2019 rate of 14.25%.

Today on Stateside, what Michigan parents should know about the news that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available to kids as young as 12 years…