Sustainability

Sixth grader featured on Kelly Clarkson Show inspires community cleanup

Zoey Tice, a sixth-grader from Muskegon who is passionate about picking up trash, recently impressed Kelly Clarkson, who is sending her to Jamaica to help with an environmental project.

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Woman-owned Green Giftz marks 35 years of sustainable innovation

The Grand Rapids company celebrates 35 years redefining branded merchandise, proving a woman-owned business can lead through creativity and sustainability.

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GVSU looks to connect its informal trail system into regional greenway

By studying these student-created footpaths through GVSU’s ravines, the university and its partners aim to deepen the understanding and connection to this cherished landscape.

Gentex employees volunteer at the company's annual electronics recycling event.
Gentex recycling event boosts community engagement with sustainability

Gentex’s annual electronics recycling event empowers employees, families, and friends to reduce e-waste and support environmental responsibility.

In Detroit, a truck drives on Jefferson Ave. while smoke billows from Zug Island.
Wayne County air quality monitors alert residents and inspire clean air action

Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.

$5M grant for tree planting in GR can help ‘correct a historic injustice’

Stacy Bare understands the power of green space. As the executive director of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, he’s leading the effort to build out the city’s green infrastructure with more trees and trails in neighborhoods where they haven’t been available. 

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Michigan Green Communities bestows “gold status” to the City of Grand Rapids

Michigan Green Communities award also speaks to the city’s commitment to decrease its municipal carbon footprint, increase recycling efforts and responsibly manage its water system.

Students participate in the LIFT-UP program.
Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program

The LIFT-UP program gives students a pivotal role in identifying and addressing barriers to expanding local produce in school cafeterias.

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

City of Grand Rapids Roberto Clemente Park award-winning renovation includes universal accessibility, new shelter/restroom facilities, discovery area playspace/outdoor classroom and natural stormwater management features.

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

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