“From recycling to composting to a bicycle fix-it clinic, Earthapalooza offers people of all ages the opportunity to learn more about environmental …
Gardener who nearly lost her lung issues deadly warning
A Bishop’s Stortford horticulturist whose lung was destroyed by mould found in compost and soil has a warning for gardeners this week, backed by …
Street Beat: Earth Day
This week on “Street Beat,” host Amyre Makupson speaks with various organizations dedicated to environmental sustainability and learns about their …
Colwood wins award for Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan
The Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan provides Colwood council and the public with a with a comprehensive outline of city infrastructure …
South Delta shoreline clean-up to take sustainability to new level
Sustainability is the focus of this year’s shoreline clean-up in South Delta. Along with the help of local businesses and volunteers, Becir Real Estate …
Helen Chesnut’s Garden Notes: New growth a sign of hope this Easter weekend
All plant debris, except for woody materials and weeds gone to seed, are composted in a series of three-sided open brickwork enclosures against a …
DOE announces $39M for oil and natural gas R&D projects
Phase 1 will involve proof-of-concept validation of tools, technologies, and processes in a laboratory or field analog setting. Phase 2 will consist of an …
How to recycle your old phone, laptop and other electronics without harming the environment
Behind the scenes, devices are recycled, refurbished or redistributed. Sometimes they’re mined for parts, or melted down to extract the rare earth …
Tire recycling event is coming to Valley at four sites
Tire recycling event is coming to Valley at four sites … The Waste Tire Recycling Event is organized by the County’s Department of Public Works.
Community in Brief: 04/20/2019
SUTTONS BAY — Leelanau County Solid Waste Council added another free composting session at 1 p.m. April 23 at the Government Center.