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December 5, 2024 // BARC Services, Fun Facts
Recycle Old Electronics & Batteries with BARC The holiday season is a time for festive celebrations, cherished family moments, and giving thoughtful gifts to loved ones. However, it’s also a season of heightened consumption, with electronics topping many wish lists. According to Capital One’s consumer research, 22% of holiday gift recipients hope to receive new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
November 3, 2023 // BARC Services, Good to Know
Responsibly Upgrade with BARC this Holiday Season As the 2023 holiday season approaches, with Black Friday deals and the anticipation of holiday gifts, it’s a perfect time to consider your recycling strategy for the year. Often, in the excitement of acquiring new electronic devices, people tend to overlook what to do with their old gadgets […]
February 6, 2023 // BARC Services, Events
Going Out To Eat and the Environment Nothing beats going out to your favorite restaurant, ordering the best things on the menu, and leaving the heavy culinary lifting to the professionals. Here at BARC, we love to go out and support our community by eating at local restaurants in the area. It’s a great way […]
January 11, 2023 // BARC Services, Fun Facts, Good to Know
In 2022, our dedicated team of passionate recycling enthusiasts embarked on a mission to divert dangerous and potentially valuable materials from landfills. Although it is hard work in an ever-changing landscape, we never shy away from a challenge. BARC is always determined to find a solution for every hard-to-recycle item by working together to make […]
November 2, 2022 // BARC Services, Good to Know
Electronic Recycling 101 Guide As everyone gears up for holiday gift giving and especially Black Friday sales on technology, it’s a great time to think about how to recycle old electronics like TVs, game consoles, or laptops. Every year, approximately 40 million tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide. To put it in perspective, that […]