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October 30, 2024 // BARC Services, Good to Know, Great Ideas
Recycling vs. Upcycling: What’s the Difference? Most of us know the drill with recycling—sort the bottles, cans, and paper into the blue bin and feel good about doing our part. But upcycling? That’s a whole different ball game of getting creative with waste reduction. Think of it as recycling with a creative twist, turning old […]
October 1, 2024 // Fun Facts, Great Ideas
Tips & Tricks For Celebrating a Green Halloween Now that October is here, it’s the perfect time to rethink how we celebrate Halloween with sustainability in mind. Halloween can often be a waste-heavy holiday, from plastic decorations to single-use costumes. But with a little creativity, we can transform our celebrations into eco-friendly events. This year, […]
August 29, 2024 // BARC Services, Events, Fun Facts
Harvesting Sustainability This Fall Season As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, the start of fall brings with it a season of true natural beauty here in Northern Michigan. Sunday, September 22 marks the first day of fall, and it’s the perfect time to consider how we can make the most […]
August 1, 2024 // Fun Facts
Going Back to School with BARC As the chill days of summer draw to a close, the excitement of a new school year begins. However, preparing for the upcoming academic year often feels overwhelming, especially when faced with the daunting list of supplies required by teachers while simultaneously wanting to make eco-friendly choices. Plus, procrastination […]
July 3, 2024 // BARC Services, Events
Building Sustainable Communities In Northern Michigan & Beyond At Bay Area Recycling for Community, our mission is to cultivate an eco-conscious culture throughout Northern Michigan. One of the ways we do this is by offering a diverse array of sustainable services, including organizing zero-waste and recycling events across the state. By uniting communities through environmentally […]
June 13, 2024 // BARC Services
BARC De/Re Construction Service Spotlight De/Re Construction is one of the many services we offer at BARC. Although it’s only a small part of our overall operations, De/Re makes a huge impact! Over the years, we’ve undertaken a diverse array of exciting De/Re projects across Michigan, gaining invaluable insights into effective home recycling. From remodeling […]
May 2, 2024 // Events, Good to Know
Sustainable Eating Tips We all know that food is fuel, but it is also one of the easiest ways to minimize your environmental impact. As it warms up here in Northern Michigan, it’s the perfect time to embrace sustainable eating by visiting local farmers’ markets, shopping for in-season produce, and eating from your garden. In […]
April 3, 2024 // Events, Fun Facts, Great Ideas, Kaleva
How to Celebrate Earth Day in Northern Michigan At BARC, Earth Day is every day! While our commitment to preserving the environment runs all year, we feel a unique joy and global camaraderie every April. Our individual and collective efforts are magnified at this time, reminding us of the power we hold when we come […]
March 6, 2024 // BARC Services
Sustainable Spring Cleaning After enduring the cold, long months of Michigan winter, March marks the start of spring, the season of new beginnings! While we might still have a few chilly days up in Northern Michigan, it’s the perfect time to start planning for warmer weather with our tips on spring cleaning for 2024. BARC […]
February 7, 2024 // BARC Services, Events
How To Make Your Event More Sustainable: Zero Waste Event Guide At BARC, we love to get involved in the community by helping other Michigan businesses and nonprofit organizations make their events memorable and eco-conscious! One of our key services is to create zero-waste events all over Michigan equipped with a line of compostable serviceware […]
January 16, 2024 // BARC Services, Events, Fun Facts
2023 Wrapped with BARC: A Year In Review For 16 years, BARC has continued to inspire an environmentally conscious culture in Northern Michigan and beyond. Through educating others on the long-term value of recycling and helping them make sustainable choices with simple and accessible services, we strive to make the world a greener place. In […]
December 5, 2023 // Fun Facts, Good to Know, Great Ideas
BARC’s Holiday Sustainability Guide December is an incredible time of year, with all the magic in the air and holiday cheer. It can be easy to get caught up in the fun of it all and forget about the holiday season’s negative impact on our environment. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, more than one million […]
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