So much time and effort has been spend on making our homes more efficient. But what about commercial properties and businesses? A new and innovative program in Ann Arbor aimed as creating such opportunity in the area called the A2 Area Commercial Solar Program is available to businesses and property owners throughout Washtenaw County that are open to moving to solar. Ann Arbor's Senior Energy Analyst, Julie Roth, joins WEMU's David Fair to provide all the details.
Helping beautify Washtenaw County and contribute to preservation and sustainability: those are among the functions of Ann Arbor Farm and Garden. WEMU's David Fair is joined by board member Martha Lowry. Together, they discuss Ann Arbor Farm and Garden’s mission and growing investments in creating educational and environmental opportunities throughout Washtenaw County.
The city of Ann Arbor is considering a ban on natural gas stoves in new construction. In fact, the planning commission has already put that proposal forward but there are measures at the state level that would prohibit such a ban. What will be the future of gas stoves locally? Find out in this conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor Planning Commission member, Lisa Sauve.
New research out of the University of Michigan could one day completely change plastics recycling, particularly when it comes to PVC plastics. Right now, there is no way to recycle PVC in Washtenaw County and most of the country. WEMU's David Fair talks with the lead author of the study, Dr. Danielle Fagnani, to find out what we've learned and when, or if, we may see it put to practical application.