Waste
All those orange traffic barrels can have a second life
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Michigan’s Mount Brighton will showcase the product at its inaugural Fall Fest Oct. 21-22.
Waste
Major recycling scam in Mich., Wisc., sparks indictment
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A bogus scheme to build an eco-friendly “green energy” waste processing facility in Detroit defrauded lenders and investors – including Chinese investors hoping to qualify for U.S. visas.
Capital News Service
Michigan set to renew groundwater rule for toxic chemical
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The current rules expire on Oct. 27, which could create an environmental problem for the state.
Green Gavel
Ohio contractor sent to prison in asbestos case
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He admitted improper demolition leading to the release of the hazardous air pollutant linked to respiratory diseases and cancer.
Agriculture
Lantern litter threatens livestock, wildlife, environment
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Some farmers, environmentalist and lawmakers would like to ban sky lanterns increasingly used to celebrate Independence Day and other events.
Podcasts
How can cities keep sewage out of Great Lakes? Dig.
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Combined sewer overflow is a common problem in over 700 cities and towns nationwide.
Waste
New model tracks plastic in Great Lakes
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A new mathematical model could bolster research on plastic in the Great Lakes.
Homepage Featured
Pharmaceutical pollution takes toll on crayfish and other species
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An over-the-counter pain medication could be responsible for reduced numbers of crayfish in a Michigan lake.
Catch of the Day
Ontario recycling initiative issues school challenge
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It targets lunchroom waste and school supplies.
Catch of the Day
Northern Michigan pioneers effort to reduce food waste
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New reporting requirements help identify star recyclers.