The Metro: Detroit Fashion Revolution Week aims to reshape industry toward sustainability
The world of fashion is under pressure. Sales have slowed in recent years. People are spending less on clothes due...
The Metro: Detroit Fashion Revolution Week aims to reshape industry toward sustainability
The world of fashion is under pressure. Sales have slowed in recent years. People are spending less on clothes due...
The Metro: Sharing our favorite stories from our first year on-air
Today on The Metro, we’re celebrating our first year on the air! It has been a ride. We’ve brought our...
The Metro: Steps we can all take to reduce waste
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Americans toss out an average of five pounds of trash each...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Central reopens; Detroit chosen for Sustainable Cities Challenge and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station; Detroit being selected...
Detroit Hives working to transform vacant lots into pollinator habitats
The ancient art of beekeeping, or apiculture, spans back to the days of Egyptian emperors. However, it's not often seen...
Revised clean energy package passes Michigan House
Legislation aimed at lowering Michigan’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions passed the Michigan House of Representatives last week. After around 13...
College for Creative Studies students team up with Carhartt to create sustainable fashion
During their 2022 Fall/Winter semester, students at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit had the opportunity to team up...
Detroit Denim brings sustainable clothing to Midtown
Like many small businesses, Detroit Denim had to make a massive pivot at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. After...
Bug Burgers? Crickets Replace Cows in the Future of Sustainable Food
Does the thought of eating bugs make you cringe? You're not alone, especially in further north areas like Michigan. "We have these...
How to Make Recycled Holiday Gift Wrap
There are so many decorations, gift wrap and glitter this time of year. But all of that décor usually ends...
This Guide to Vegan Beauty Products Will Help You Be Ethical and Gorgeous
Veganism is trending, but dietary concerns are just one part of what it means to be vegan. There’s also a...
What’s cooking? Thanksgiving leftover recipes that don’t waste food
Meta Stange Let's be honest: Thanksgiving can be wasteful. So 101.9 WDET decided to find some useful ways to cut...