Sustainability

Bills will help B-corps do more good

A comprehensive four-bill package introduced on October 14 will allow legal recognition of certified benefit corporations (B-corps) in Michigan. B-corps balance purpose and profit by considering their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment as well as financial success.

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Grand Rapids’ Terrapin expands to recreational marijuana production

Terrapin’s production facility in Grand Rapids is expanding beyond medical marijuana to include recreational marijuana production, bringing additional jobs and products. 

Fueling the future she wants to see: A Q&A with South East Market co-founder Alita Kelly

Alita Kelly is passionate about food justice, education, and empowerment. Through her recently launched business, the South East Market, she is working to serve her community and improve people’s quality of life, as well as foster new dialogues about the food system.

Lisa Del Buono, physician advocate for Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action.
Michigan clinicians rally to address climate change as a public health issue

Members of both Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action and the Michigan State Medical Society are working to address and raise awareness of climate change's many adverse health effects.

An aerial view of the Zeeland Clean Water Plant
Zeeland Clean Water Plant receives worldwide honor for commitment to sustainability

The Zeeland Clean Water Plant is one of only 65 worldwide designated as a Utility of the Future Today. The recognition designates the utility as a leader in sustainability and its efforts to reduce wastewater.

How West Michigan’s trash has changed in quarantine

COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of the typical day-to-day, but its impact on West Michigan’s waste and recycling reflects how much our lives have changed.

Meaningful involvement: Local grassroot organizations collaborate around environmental justice

C4 intends to provide resources for grassroots to help ensure equitable environmental outcomes for communities throughout Grand Rapids.

UIX: Closed loop manufacturing and the fight to save the planet

From the recyclables you put out on the curb each week to the roll cart that carries them, closed-loop manufacturing is redefining the way plastic products are created, and extending their lives far beyond a single-use.

Singularity University offers free three-day virtual summit on COVID-19
In a time of self-quarantine, a future-focused educational organization offers summit on COVID-19

Singularity University is offering our West Michigan community a very timely summit, “COVID-19: The State & Future Pandemics,” that is not only being offered virtually for all to access but is also being offered at no cost to the viewers. 

Bali Kumar
How PACE could spur energy innovation along the Lakeshore

Bali Kumar explains how businesses and nonprofits can take advantage of the Michigan PACE program to finance sustainable building projects that often don't qualify for traditional bank loans. 

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