Sustainability

Bartertown builds success on vegan offerings, local food, cooperative management

Submitted 03-18-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Bartertown Diner's collective management style and advocacy of vegan and vegetarian cuisine provides an interesting look at the restaurant business.

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Local First works to inspire, build relationships with upcoming event

Submitted 03-12-2013 under NEWS

Local First will host their 5th annual Sustainable Business Conference on March 27. Speakers from Brewery Vivant and Founders open the conference; keynote speaker is Vice President of King Arthur Flour.

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Panel discussion focuses on community gardening in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Community conversation followed the screening of "Urban Roots," a WMEAC FIlm Series feature on urban farming in Detroit.

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Grand Rapidians ride Sea to Sea to fight local, global poverty

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Sea to Sea 2013 Bike Tour is a nine week, 3,900-mile cycling trek across North America designed to raise awareness and funds in support of those living in poverty around the world.

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Group seeks to put question of wolf hunting on Michigan's 2014 ballot

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

Removal of gray wolves from endangered species list and legislation signed by governor could allow wolf hunting in near future

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City explores funding options for street repairs

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

The Sustainable Street Task Force asks for further funding to repair streets. Without improvements, 94% of our city streets will be in poor condition in nine years.

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Catalyst Radio: Sustainable Streets Task Force charged with finding solutions for GR

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NEWS

With Grand Rapids’ streets deteriorating rapidly, the Sustainable Streets Task Force reports to the city commission on the severity of the condition and on possible funding approaches.

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Kolene Allen veganizes GR, vies for award

Submitted 02-19-2013 under NEWS

Kolene Allen, local Grand Rapids environment supporter, talks about being vegan and protecting the environment. Her efforts have garnered her recognition as a future leader at the Women and the Environment Symposium.

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