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Home » trash & circular economy

Tag: trash & circular economy

Posted inSolutions

‘Circular economy’ programs aim to reduce trash, build jobs

by Lee Chilcote December 14, 2022January 19, 2024

This story is part of a collaborative series from the Institute for Nonprofit News and five news partners examining climate resilience across the Great Lakes. This reporting was made possible with support from the Joyce Foundation. This piece was originally published in The Land. While meeting with a local farmer two years ago, Eric Diamond of Central […]

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Minimizing food waste with Marrow’s whole animal butchery

Avatar photo by Eleanore Catolico December 8, 2022January 19, 2024
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak December 8, 2022January 19, 2024
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Why Avalon International Breads is rescuing spent grains to fight climate change 

Avatar photo by Eleanore Catolico December 8, 2022January 19, 2024
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How this Southwest Detroit pizzeria constantly reshapes its menu to combat climate change

Avatar photo by Eleanore Catolico December 5, 2022January 19, 2024
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Composting in Detroit gets a boost from the Philippines

by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit October 17, 2022January 19, 2024
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Jefferson-Chalmers resident aims to meet neighbors, clean up Lakewood East park

Avatar photo by Angela Lugo-Thomas July 14, 2022January 19, 2024
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Supply chain slowdown could boost demand for recycle materials

Avatar photo by Capital News Service June 3, 2022January 19, 2024
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Make food, not waste: 30 Detroit food businesses to lead the U.S. in sustainability pledge

by Sarah Williams May 11, 2022February 19, 2024
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Posted inAccountability

No, throwing trash out the window does not create jobs. A look at Detroit’s litter problem.

Avatar photo by Rukiya Colvin April 28, 2022January 19, 2024

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