
The Environmental Movement Has to Include Uplifting BIPOC Communities
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Written by Skyla Jewell-Hammie
We are in an incredibly fragile…

The John Ball Zoo Continues to Inspire with its Sustainability Efforts and Awards
Written By: Skyla Jewell-Hammie
At the beginning of October,…

Rockford, MI 11-year-old Donates to WMEAC against Water Pollution
Written by: Skyla Jewell-Hammie
“A lot of things are just…


Rain barrels, stormwater run-off and the GLRI– Oh my!
By Tessa Harvey
Where does the rainfall go each time it rains?…

Teaching students & families to protect the Grand River & Great Lakes
From learning about eco-friendly practices to fertilizer, the…

What is a Stormwater Utility – Part 1
Written by Brandon Hunt
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Winona LaDuke – “We have to speak for those without a voice”
Inspiring others to use their voice, WMEAC’s Women and the…

G. R. Ford Airport Responds to Community and Environmental Needs
In the fall of 2010, an issue regarding deicing fluid in stormwater…

Holiday Upcycling Projects
Holiday crafting is a time-honored tradition, so why not combine it with some “green” thinking?
Upcycling is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful or new. When you upcycle an object, you are giving it a new purpose. Why is upcycling good for the planet? Because upcycling reduces the raw materials you need to consume as well as reduces the amount of waste and pollution you create.
The concept of upcycling is nothing new, it came from the post-depression era when families had to make do with very few material resources. Now upcycling has become a part of our culture to protect the Earth and is a savvy way of life for practical people wanting to minimize their carbon footprint.
Our zero waste team recently went to Holmes Elementary School in Spring Lake to test out some adorable upcycled crafts using easy-to-get items like bottle caps, mason jar rings, puzzle pieces and socks. Turns out, kids can easily create some unique and creative holiday gifts with the very simple message of protecting the Earth. Here are some great upcycled crafts we researched and completed with kids ages 5-10 that you can also try at home!