Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition
Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition: Covid-19, zero waste lifestyle go hand-in-hand
By Michelle Tuplin Michelle Tuplin is a long-time resident of Chelsea, owner of Serendipity Books, and co-founder of the Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition. She writes short stories, teaches creative writing, is active in way too many book clubs, and loves … Read more
Chelsea Zero Waste: what to do with old cell phones
By Christine Schultz Christine Schultz is a Chelsea High School alum (2016) and recent graduate of the University of Michigan (2020), where she studied environmental science, statistics, and German. She has a passion for the environment, especially when it comes … Read more
Zero Waste Coalition: Reducing our cell phone waste
By Christine Schultz About the author: Christine Schultz is a Chelsea High School alum (2016) and recent graduate of the University of Michigan (2020), where she studied environmental science, statistics, and German. She has a passion for the environment, especially … Read more
Zero Waste Coalition looks at the benefits of dandelions
By Sue Whitmarsh, photos by Burrill Strong. “Dear common flower, that grow’st beside the way, Fringing the dusty road with harmless gold, First pledge of blithesome May.” The dandelions and buttercups Gild all the lawn; the drowsy bee Stumbles among … Read more
May 5: virtual Zero Waste Coalition meeting
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Sinacola for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition will be meeting Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. Christine Schultz, CHS Class … Read more
Chelsea High School wins Trex Plastic film competition
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Sinacola for the information in this story.) There’s exciting news to celebrate this week of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Chelsea High School (CHS) won the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge for the … Read more
Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition urges everyone to support local businesses
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Sinacola for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition would like to encourage our community to keep it local. Let’s support our local restaurants by purchasing carry-out throughout the coronavirus … Read more
Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition call to action for 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
By Jean M. Vargas This week’s article comes from Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition member Jean M. Vargas. Jean is a retired nurse who has lived in Chelsea since 1976. She volunteered at Potter Park Zoo as a docent for 20 … Read more
April 7: Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition to meet virtually
The Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition will meet virtually on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. using Zoom. The Coalition would like to focus on the here and now of getting through Coronavirus together by sharing ideas and suggestions with one … Read more
Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition: sustainability in coronavirus times
By Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition member Megan Trenary Megan Trenary studied medical anthropology at the University of Michigan and later went on to become a nurse and lactation consultant. She has lived in Chelsea since 2012, loves to garden, and … Read more
Zero Waste Coalition: going green is fashionable; how to fight fast fashion
By Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition member Megan Trenary (Megan Trenary started sorting her parents’ recycling in the second grade and developed a love for second-hand stores in high school. She has worked in the outdoor retail industry and is a … Read more