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2025 Year In Review: Building A Money Out Of Politics Movement in Michigan

December 18, 2025 | By Madison Goff and Duncan Donahue

Businesses like DTE have spread confusing and false ads to try to distract us from behind the scene work which continues to fill their pockets. Michiganders For Mooney Out Of Politics stands up to big businesses, and you can too - because our government should work for the people, not the powerful corporations.

Set Your Year Off Right: 17 Zero-Waste and Minimalist Tips for Decluttering Your Home

January 19, 2022 | By Grace Lee

There’s no a better time than the beginning of the year to make a change in your home. Setting the intention to declutter and create a more sustainable and zero-waste home is a great goal to start off your year. It can seem overwhelming to begin your minimalist journey. But don’t worry, we’ve reached out to the experts across the US and Canada so you can kick start the year by making your home more sustainable!

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What I told EPA About Protecting Streams and Wetlands

January 14, 2022 | By Jennifer Peters

This winter the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a series of listening sessions about how it can it can strengthen protections for streams, wetlands, and sources of drinking water. Here's what I told EPA in January.

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Expanding Composting in Frederick County

January 14, 2022 | By Jennifer Kunze

Great news for Zero Waste! Key City Compost, a company founded after Frederick County said no to a new incinerator, is growing and expanding their operations. This week, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved Key City Compost's new Site Plan, a key part of increasing the amount

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Victory for Zero Waste in the Garden State! NJ Passes Recycled Content Bill

January 12, 2022 | By Maura Toomey

Great news from New Jersey! The State Legislature just passed an ambitious new bill (S2515/A4676) that will require minimum percentages of post-consumer recycled content in a variety of packaging products, including rigid plastic containers, beverage containers, paper and plastic bags, trash bags