Sustainability

Speakers at the University Research Corridor event included MSU Center for PFAS Research director Cheryl Murphy, Wayne State University School of Medicine assistant professor Rodrigo Fernandez-Valdivia, and Fraunhofer USA scientist Suzanne Witt.

“A Piece of the Puzzle”: Grand Rapids event addresses growing PFAS concerns

This article is a three-part story about understanding and mitigating environmental health risks threatening Michigan and its residents as identified in the recently released Tackling Environmental Health Threats report. It […]

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Residents can purchase composting bags for $5 for one bag or $12 for three bags.
Ottawa County launches food composting program

Ottawa County’s new food composting program is the only local public health-led residential composting program of its kind in West Michigan.

Nonprofit futhers local food movement and hosts Growers Fare where you can “shop for a farmer”

The West Michigan Growers Group is a collective of local, sustainable farmers. Its annual Growers Fare brings together farmers and consumers looking to learn, connect and shop locally.

A Grand Rapids employee at work in the control room of the city's water department.
Project aims to build pipeline to careers in the water industry

GRCC, the city of Grand Rapids, and Bay College are partnering to prepare people for careers in the water industry. The project is supported by an EPA grant. 

Oak Hill Cemetery is area’s first arboretum: “There are some giants in that cemetery.”

The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and Morton Arboretum have designated Grand Rapids’ Oak Hill Cemetery as West Michigan’s first accredited arboretum.

Green Gavel scoring system rates Michigan’s Supreme Court’s environmental impacts

Michigan League of Conservation Voters online Green Gavels' tool rates Michigan Supreme Court justices’ decisions on environmental issues.

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Beginning in 2020 in her yard, Alita Kelly’s gardening caught the attention of some of the neighborhood youth, leading to conversations about social and racial justice, as well as the history of food. As a result, “freedom school” was born. Now, in collaboration with the city of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, the MLK Freedom School has become an expansion of Kelly’s vision for the community.

Exploring the Kent District Library 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

The Kent District Library has released its 2021-2023 Strategic Plan, outlining their purpose, vision, future goals, and core values as a community resource. The 2021-2023 business goals focus on three pillars: equity, diversity and inclusion, engagement and service, and sustainability.

Juan (cacao and coffee farmer), Chad Morton and Efren Madriaga
Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard

Local entrepreneur and product developer, Chad Morton, shares what he is working on, how he arrived at this point, and lessons he’s learned along the way related to the current state of the world we live in.

Plaster Creek Family Park receives mParks award: GRPS students contributed to design

Park Design Award recognizes the Plaster Creek Family Park’s sustainability features and a design created in collaboration with GRPS students. Partnerships with GRPS, Our Community’s Children, the Wege Foundation, and the Children and Nature Network along with parks millage dollars made the park improvements possible — and it will serve as the site for the Mayor’s Greening Initiative event May 1.

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