Community Education
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 […] Read Full Article ⟩
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 […] Read Full Article ⟩
What is Make A Difference Day? National Make a Difference Day is an annual celebration focused on giving back to the community that is celebrated on the fourth Saturday in October. It is one of the country’s largest national days of community services, an opportunity to show support to local non-profit organizations, volunteer at community […] Read Full Article ⟩
Frequently Asked Questions About Recycling Becoming a recycling pro is a process, especially since there are many ways to recycle things you no longer need or want. Luckily, we’ve answered many of the same questions over the years and have decided to make a handy guide for all our recycling enthusiasts. Whether you’ve recycled your […] Read Full Article ⟩
Soak Up Summer: Get A Head Start On Back To School August is the perfect time to soak up the last days of summer vacation, but it’s also a great time to start planning the school year. Make this school year the best yet by preparing early and making strides toward an eco-friendly routine. Whether […] Read Full Article ⟩
Become a Part of the Plastic Pollution Solution Plastic has become a huge part of everyday life, and if you look around, chances are you can spot at least one item made of plastic in your immediate surroundings. In fact, 9.1 billion tons of plastic have been produced since plastic was introduced in the 1950s. […] Read Full Article ⟩
Zero Waste Events Happening This June We are kicking off summer right by throwing some incredible zero-waste events all over Northern Michigan this June. Here at BARC, we love to celebrate. Whether it’s helping a small business throw an anniversary celebration or a couple tie the knot sustainably, we love supporting other eco-conscious Michiganders trying […] Read Full Article ⟩
BARC has two locations in Traverse City and Kaleva, which has allowed us to become an integral part of two communities here in Northern Michigan. No matter where we go, we love working with other non-profit organizations, local businesses, and Michiganders who work hard to make a positive impact, especially regarding the environment. We have […] Read Full Article ⟩
How to Celebrate Earth Day with BARC BARC has been working toward diverting precious resources from landfills all over Michigan for the past 15 years, and we look forward to continuing our conservation efforts with the help of our wonderful supporters. Although we give back to the planet 365 days a year, it’s always fun […] Read Full Article ⟩
Spring Into Action: Start Planning For The Season As the weather starts to warm up and nature comes back to life, it’s officially spring, the season of new beginnings! Although there might still be a few chilly days here in Northern Michigan, it’s still the perfect time to start planning for warmer weather activities, planting […] Read Full Article ⟩