Michigan veteran collecting plastic to create park benches
Veteran Harry Hearehart collected 1,000 pounds of plastic in six months as part of the national VFW #StillServing campaign.
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Veteran Harry Hearehart collected 1,000 pounds of plastic in six months as part of the national VFW #StillServing campaign.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
The initiative took two years to launch, and the recyclable material is taken to a facility in Ohio for processing.
The two-year-old MRF cost more than $7 million to build and is run by the nonprofit Recycle Ann Arbor.
Starbucks will now allow its baristas to serve beverages in cups provided by customers at drive-thrus in the U.S. and Canada.
The vast majority of electronic waste produced each year winds up in landfills in the global South, creating hazardous and toxic conditions. "Sunday Morning" examines efforts to ramp up formal recycling and extending the life of products like smartphones.
It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.
Solar panels can last for 25 to 30 years, but more than 90% of used panels end up in landfills.
Do you take down your Christmas tree the day after Christmas? Or do you keep it up until the new year?
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a way to recycle PVC, one of the most produced plastics, into a usable material.
Halloween 2022 has come and gone. However, that doesn't account for what the holiday left behind.
Westland hosted their first "Westland Electronics Recycling Drop Off Day" at the Westland Recycle Center.
The City of Westland is holding its first-ever recycling drop-off event to help residents clear out aging electronics on Saturday.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
The Pistons outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against the Bulls on March 23, 1969.
Judge Greg Mathis is a household name respected worldwide, but it has been a journey to get to this point.
Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks.
With more than half a foot of snow expected to fall, everyone is thinking about being ready, including the hundreds of men and women who will be plowing the roads and the stores with the supplies needed to get through the storm.
Snow will begin Wednesday afternoon and linger into Thursday morning.
Heaviest snow falls during afternoon and morning commute in Southeast Michigan.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
The Pistons outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against the Bulls on March 23, 1969.
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Allen Vigneron as Detroit's archbishop and named his successor.
President Trump announced a new 25% blanket tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. This tariff is part of a growing list of tariffs his administration has already threatened or imposed.
On Monday, the Trump Administration temporarily postponed a 25% tariff imposed on Mexico.
GM hourly employees who worked 1,850 compensated hours are expected to receive a profit-sharing check of $14,500.
The freezing temperatures have covered Metro Detroit all week. For one tow company, it's been a week full of callers needing help.
President Trump has slashed a slew of EV-related policies, which could affect many states that have received billions of dollars in investment for electrification, notably Michigan.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by an acclaimed opera singer who sued the University of Michigan over his firing for what the school deemed sexual misconduct.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks.
The Maybelle Burnette Library on Van Dyke Avenue says it had no other choice but to bring in security after people continued to disrupt the property.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
Certain tuna products may have defective lids that could lead to "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," FDA notice states.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The Pistons outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against the Bulls on March 23, 1969.
A performer at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show who unfurled a flag with the words Sudan and Gaza in a protest over the two wars there will be banned from NFL stadiums for life, the league says.
Cade Cunningham had 19 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 112-102 on Sunday.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will compete in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, and each team has several players with ties to either the Detroit Lions or Michigan.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tied Bob Knight's Big Ten record for wins, leading the ninth-ranked Spartans to a comeback 86-74 victory over Oregon.
The robotics industry is big business with a growing imprint in southeast Michigan.
In 2026, Michigan will have a wide-open race for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and now U.S. Senate seat.
The Motor City is the focus of CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters as the 2025 Detroit Auto Show and Michigan Central Station's imprint grow, which is discussed by an all-star lineup of leaders.
Detroit Auto Dealers Association co-directors Rod Alberts and Sam also appear on the show and share thoughts about Bill Ford and Roger Penske.
Duggan announced in late 2024 that he would not seek re-election as mayor in 2025 and would instead seek the top job in 2026.
Girl Scout troops are going outside to sell the infamous cookies, but first, they have to box them up and get them ready to be shipped. CBS News Detroit took a look behind the scenes.
Detroit city officials say they are planning to review services offered to residents after two children are believed to have frozen to death while sleeping in a van.
A free outdoor skating show returns to downtown Detroit to raise money for a good cause. Lauren Anderson, development coordinator with the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation, and Dr. Anthony Shields with Karmanos Cancer Institute discuss the annual SK8 to Elimin8 Cancer Fundraiser.
A Southfield man suffered non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday after crashing his car into a Ferndale apartment complex, officials said.
Judge Greg Mathis is a household name respected worldwide, but it has been a journey to get to this point. He is a shining example of what it is like to lead a life of second chances.