Sustainability

The NWA Recycles recently published its 2024 recycling report, indicating that more than 48,000 tons of material were collected and processed across the region in the previous year. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke yesterday with Rob Smith, the policy director for the Northwest Arkansas Council.

Poultry is one of Arkansas' leading economic industries - it's also one of the biggest drivers of pollution, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. One company in northwest Arkansas is trying to spin that chicken litter into carbon-negative gold

On today's show, Arkansas is the most food-insecure state in the nation. Groups are working on solutions to combat those statistics. Also, the challenges and futures of micropolitan areas. Plus, a quick history of Arkansas political ads.

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas recently announced they will phase out plastic shopping bags from the state’s stores, effective yesterday, Sept. 3. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reached out to the company to learn more.

On today's show, the Arkansas branch of Goodwill is phasing out plastic shopping bags. Also, learning from a decade of packing and delivering meals to neighbors nearby and far away. Plus, we are nearing the finish line on the Bentonville Public Library expansion.

Bentonville’s global retail giant Walmart recently unveiled new technology and partnerships that may significantly reduce food waste. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited a Walmart in Rogers to learn how this updated process works from company associates and executives.

Fayetteville has developed a new strategy for municipal sustainability and community resilience in the face of a changing climate. The city council adopted the Climate Action Plan on July 16. Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis reached the City of Fayetteville’s sustainability director, Peter Neirengarten, to learn how the plan would affect city operations and residents.

On today's show, the city of Fayetteville is beginning to implement its climate action plan. Also, Points of Departure features a conversation with Muhammed Yunus, the man behind microloans who is now serving as an interim leader in Bangladesh. Plus, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas wants to have better maternal health outcomes in Arkansas.

Last night, the NWA Green Team held a meeting at the Fayetteville Public Library to offer the town’s residents a sneak peek at the newly adopted Climate Action Plan. Reporter Jack Travis attended the meeting and joined Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss what was discussed.

On today's show, nature-based solutions Fayetteville officials designed to help mitigate climate change. Also, the unpredictable pace of finishing a poem. Plus, the week’s news and a big red ball coming to northwest Arkansas.