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Global warming is real, and how to stop climate change is discussed (almost) everywhere. Big companies regularly run ads about their...
You’re already recycling everything you can curbside, and you’re getting started with composting, so what else can you do to get...
It’s not hard to host a party or backyard BBQ that ends with no waste. After your party, you’ll have some...
Would you believe that your garden may have a greater carbon footprint than the same food produced commercially? Raised beds, compost...
Experts say that the most important climate action you can take is to VOTE for candidates who prioritize fighting climate change....
Love Yogurt, Hate the Plastic Waste? Lots of us love yogurt, but don’t like having to buy it in plastic tubs....
There’s plenty of water in Michigan, right? Yes, but the climate cost of household water use is high, and we need...
There are lots of ways to fight climate change; all have their benefits. All levels are meaningful, and we must act;...
We all hate Styrofoam, right? It can’t be reused, it doesn’t recycle or biodegrade. When it breaks into little pellets, it...
Before you buy a new phone—or tablet or computer—think carefully. In the US, 416,000 cell phones are tossed out every day,...
Toilet paper has a big carbon footprint. Eighty percent (80%) of TP is made from virgin forests, mostly in Canada. When...
We all know single-use plastic is terrible for the environment, both because of the carbon footprint of producing it and because...
In 2022, Washtenaw County developed a plan to address climate change, called “Resilient Washtenaw.” Goals include net zero emissions in government...
Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no debate that leaf blowers are extremely harmful to the environment and to...
Join these September free climate events/opportunities:
Before you buy your next stove, learn about the new induction stoves. Forget everything you remember about old electric stoves, because...
Join millions of people around the world in the Plastic-Free July challenge. You don’t have to give up all plastic at...
A car wash. Why? Because state law requires car washes to treat wastewater by sending it to the wastewater treatment plant...
You probably know Kroger and Meijer both have recycling bins for used plastic shopping bags, but did you know you can...
One of the biggest energy hogs in your home is your clothes dryer, second only to your fridge. It takes a...
The Farm Bill has a huge impact on agricultural practices, land management, and feeding our nation. Since agriculture is responsible for...
Friday April 21, evening, and Sunday April 23, morning and early afternoon Start by celebrating at UUAA’s Friday Fun Night April...
The Farm Bill has a huge impact on agricultural practices, land management, and feeding our nation. Since agriculture is responsible for...
Climate change is big news now, and solutions are hot topics. One has to be cautious, however, in evaluating solutions. Is...
Sunday April 23 Join the game! Fill in as many squares as you can, then bring it to church for display...
Thursday April 13 and following three Thursdays, in person at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Ann Arbor Community Education and Recreation...
Ann Arbor offers the following guidelines for pickup of branches that will be chipped for garden compost: For more information, visit...
Greenwashing is misleading marketing/publicity by a company to present an environmentally responsible image. As public concern grows about climate change, businesses...
Yes! Ultimately, we should all switch to electric appliances for a variety of reasons, including less green house gas emissions in...
Register by Thursday, February 23 Recent footage of gushing, flooding water in California reminds us that major rain storms can be...
Open through Sunday February 5 “This new UMS custom-built public art installation and immersive film experience uses humor,...
All are invited to attend a series of free Zoom webinars on reducing your carbon footprint. Sponsored by UUAA and five...
Don’t blow them because leaf blowers are banes to the environment. Instead use leaves to enrich your own lawn and garden...
Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no debate that leaf blowers are extremely harmful to the environment and to...
Saturday, November 19, 3:00pm – 5:00pm DTE is the nation’s third dirtiest utility company due to its reliance on coal. Ann...
Wanna hear something really scary? Each year, thousands of tons of Halloween stuff—costumes, decorations, candy wrappers, and more are sent to...
You’ve probably heard of Ann Arbor’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, known as A2ZERO. Proposal #1 on Ann Arbor’s November...
Did you know that reducing your intake of meat and dairy by 25% can have a significant benefit to the planet?...
Save our Huron River by choosing ecological lawn fertilizer and reducing fertilizer use. Q: What do lawn fertilizers have to do...
If you’re looking for ways to limit plastic use, add BYOC (Bring Your Own Containers) to your list. Located at 255...
As the effects of climate change accelerate, it’s easy to get discouraged. Lifestyle changes are needed on a massive scale, and...
Join millions of people around the world in the Plastic-Free July Challenge. You don’t have to give up all plastic at...
Green Corner | Protein of the Future—Bugs! Would you try a snack of fried mealworms or crickets? What if you knew...
June 5 – June 11 Two years ago, the Ann Arbor city council adopted a plan known as A2 ZERO, to...