Community Education
Did you know the month of October is dedicated to energy awareness on a national level? In September 1991, President George Bush declared October as National Energy Awareness Month, encouraging government and organizations to raise awareness on the importance of sustainability and conserving the nation’s energy resources. At BARC, we wanted to contribute to this […] Read Full Article ⟩
Technology is great, right? Face scan to unlock our phones, faster computer processing, better display for our Netflix binges! These all sound fantastic. However, where do all the old and unwanted electronics go? We always want the next-best thing, and tech companies oblige. Technology makes many things in our lives easier, but the speed at […] Read Full Article ⟩
What does it mean to Eat Green? Green eating is yet another lifestyle change you can make to better the environment. “Eating green” goes beyond just adding green foods such as beans and spinach into your diet. On a broader level, eating green means consuming foods that are healthier for you and less harmful to […] Read Full Article ⟩
How to Reduce Plastic Use: 4 Ways to Use Less Plastic We all fall victim to the conveniences of plastic—bottled water at a picnic, plastic-wrapped snacks on-the-go, plastic cutlery with takeout food. Unfortunately, our temporary convenience is our planet’s long-term burden. There are 9.2 billion tons of plastic on planet earth today, and more than […] Read Full Article ⟩
What is alternative transportation and why should you do it? Simply put, alternative transportation is any form of transportation that is not a private automobile. Alternative modes of transportation are less harmful to our planet, reduce traffic, and ease parking shortages. Since most cars and trucks require a fuel source such as gas or diesel, […] Read Full Article ⟩
Composting 101 Do you compost? If not, why not? Composting has many benefits and is a wonderful way to reduce your food waste, grow a thriving garden, and contribute to a healthier planet. You may think it’s dirty, complicated, or labor-intensive, but the practice of composting is actually very approachable. We gathered some of the […] Read Full Article ⟩
Get involved in the month of April The spring melt in northern Michigan is officially upon us. As our surroundings thaw out we are all more inclined to do a little less hibernating and a lot more exploring our area. The month of April not only brings warmer weather, it also brings Earth Day (on […] Read Full Article ⟩
March is Climate Awareness Month for the #GreenerYearChallenge There is a lot of politicized buzz about our climate and climate change. Regardless of your politics, the fact remains: thousands of studies conducted by scientists across the globe have documented notable shifts in climate patterns affecting our land and marine ecosystems. These studies have identified human […] Read Full Article ⟩
What Have We Been Up To? A Note From Andy Gale Just like the polar vortex likely interrupted your world, it introduced some hiccups in our world as well. Lately, we’ve been working to operate in this arctic tundra we call home. Since so much of our work relies on our trucks and trailers being […] Read Full Article ⟩
February Is The Time To Show Eco-Friendly Products Some Love When you shop for pretty much anything—clothing, cosmetics, cleaning products, storage solutions, houseware, etc.—you have the choice to choose an eco-friendly product. It may not always be the cheapest or most convenient option, and we all lead busy lives, but the option is there. In […] Read Full Article ⟩