sustainability

As gas prices rise, electric vehicles are becoming more affordable for many drivers. Plus, Michigan is piloting a new program that brings free pre‑K for 4‑year‑olds into licensed home‑based child care settings. Then, an episode of On Hand gets to the bottom of Michigan's bottle deposit—and whether it still delivers on its promise.

The project, funded by a grant from the Graham Sustainability Institute, hopes to make the opera house's operations more sustainable.

First, a look at how proposed taxes on legal cannabis could impact Michigan’s industry. Then, Michigan football great Brian Griese talks about how sports can be more sustainable. And, how Michigan State University’s cooperative extension gives farmers guidance on federal immigration policy.

Rachel Blistein shares how she built an inclusive, non-toxic, and more sustainable hair care brand based in Ypsilanti.

Chef Ken Miller shares his philosophy around preservation, fermentation and waste management in fine dining.

Michigan wants more roads paved using recycled tires. The practice is not widespread, in part because the technology behind it has only recently improved.

Michigan’s recycling rate has increased for the third year in a row, but still lags behind national average.

Ronna McDaniel's dismissal from NBC, a camp for kids who have lost a loved one to suicide opening up in Ortonville this September, the EPA's new emission standards and how they might impact US automakers, and efforts to upcycle prom dresses in Elk Rapids.

Today on Stateside, tick talk, a lab in Detroit experimenting with biomaterial alternatives, and a preview of the next selection for Michigan Public's book club.

21 Great Lakes region fishing companies have signed the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge. They hope to use all parts of commercially caught fish by 2025, not just the filets.