Ann Arbor, MI – Memorial Day is known to many as the beginning of summer. It signifies the commencement of barbeques, camping, the beach, and freedom from school. However, Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was created to honor union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. Read the whole story…
Detroit, MI –After months of traveling to other states for conferences, RRS is pleased to be attending the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s (MRC) annual conference in our own backyard. The “Recycling Renaissance” conference is being held at the beautiful Renaissance Center in Detroit Sunday May16th thru Wednesday May 19th.
Conference attendees will have a wide range of activities, plenary sessions and educational sessions from which to choose. Top activities include a tour of the new Great Lakes Recycling single stream facility in New Boston, Michigan, tour of the Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Facility, Master Business Recycler training, Ford Rouge Plant tour and a good old Detroit Tigers baseball game.
Baltimore, MD – With participation at the BioCycle West Coast Conference, the Michigan Composting Council Conference, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Resource Conservation Challenge, RRS Principal Nicole Chardoul has been one busy lady. She has racked up many frequent flier miles in her quest to education fellow environmental professionals on the benefits, challenges, and ultimate rewards of food waste and composting. Not just an expert in composting but also recycling and resource management, Nicole will continue her spring of travel by attending Clean Med 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland on May 13th where she will present a poster on “measuring financial and environmental benefits from healthcare recycling programs.” Read the whole story…
Ann Arbor, MI – No matter your age, your mother will always be your number one fan, your friend, you support, and the person’s arms in which you feel the safest. On Sunday, May 9th, we honor our mothers for all they do. Read the whole story…
Ann Arbor, MI – Biomass, biomass fuel, biomass power, carbon neutral electricity – what does it all mean? Biomass is simply organic waste, normally in the form of urban wood waste, forest and wood processing debris or food processing and agricultural crop residues, which is used to generate power instead of being dumped in the landfill. On May 4th, professionals from across the world will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota to discuss developments in biomass energy and attend the 3rd annual International Biomass Conference and Expo. Read the whole story…
Indianapolis, IN – Visitors to Indianapolis, Indiana will have a lot of activities to choose from during the week of May 4th. They can check out Bob the Builder at the Children’s Museum, tour the Indy 500 speedway, or attend the Indiana Recycling Coalition 21st annual conference. Even Bob the Builder will be pleased to see professionals from throughout Indiana and the Midwest choosing to attend the IRC conference to network and discuss key recycling issues with community leaders, vendors, consultants, and peers. Read the whole story…
