But whether refilling actually makes a difference depends on how these systems are used and what they replace. Scores of refill stores have opened in recent years as retailers and customers seek fresh ...

The undisputed star of the Steam Railroading Institute is Pere Marquette 1225, a magnificent steam locomotive that’s become something of a celebrity in railroad circles. This Lima-built beauty isn’t ...

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to time travel without the risk of accidentally preventing your own birth, the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan is your answer. This ...

A new State Senate bill would extend the state’s bottle deposit law - but some retailers want the law repealed entirely.

The Midwest Independent Retailers Association believes there should be a push to promote more curbside recycling and they ...

The Midwest Independent Retailers Association says it’s time for the state’s bottle deposit law to be a thing of the past.

Kalamazoo, is the sponsor of legislation to extend the state’s bottle deposit law so that it will include containers of noncarbonated beverages, water and hard cider. Voters overwhelmingly passed the ...

Retail group says it’s time for Michigan to ditch ‘Bottle Bill’ recycling program - The system, where consumers get a dime ...

The Daum glass factory of Nancy, France, is famous for its cameo glass, but that isn’t the only kind it made. When Jean Daum founded the factory in 1875, he made cut and enameled glass. His sons ...