Why REDUCING is so important in the first place...
Zero waste aims to address the whole system of the way we use resources.A zero waste system takes into account the whole life cycle of products. It is a complete revision of our current system for extracting, using, and disposing of natural resources. It includes sustainable and clean manufacturing processes that don’t compromise Earth’s life-sustaining systems. It requires producers that design products with their end of life in mind. It includes balanced resource recovery infrastructure. It is rooted in supportive policies and citizen participation. It is guided by nature’s cyclical and regenerative systems where there is no such thing as waste. (https://www.recycleannarbor.org/knowledge-base/zero-waste-community)
Orderby midnightfor pick up at Gateway Farm Hub (Plymouth, MI)
How it works:
1. Select product from the online store and select your preferred container type if ordering a refillable product.
2. Use the “Quantity” dropdown to indicate how many ounces you’d like. Example: For 8 oz of hand soap, select “8”.
3. Choose "Pick up in store" to show the two location options: Ypsilanti Farmers Market and Gateway Farm Hub.
Deadline to place orders online: Wednesday, July 22 at midnight
Pickup timeframe: last weekend of the month at Gateway Farm Hub: July 24 - July 26
Deadline for submitting Plastic Free July challenge content is approaching!
Submit photos of completing a weekly challenge or BINGO to hello@byocco.com, Instagram or Facebook message. Enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card!!
Save the Date: The annual Trash Talk Tour weekend is happening Sept 26 and 27
Here's the deal:
OnSaturday Sept 26, get the behind the scenes tour of Recycle Ann Arbor's Materials Recycling Facility.
Material Recycling Facilities "MRF" (pronounced 'murph') are the sites where all the stuff we throw into recycling bins stops to be sorted! Staff and machines work together to sort and process, then send to partners who finish the recycling process. Honestly, I think about these sites maybe a bit too much...it's a little surreal to see but so worth it!
OnSunday Sept 27, tour the Michigan Stadium to learn about their composting and recycling efforts during game days. Then, stop by the Fall Festival at Kiwanis for zero-waste activities hosted by local organizations, shopping, food, music, and more.
