sustainability
ENERGY STAR Certification is Newest Climate Milestone for the Christian Reformed Church
by (worldrenew)
Submitted 05-26-2015 under NONPROFITS
The Christian Reformed Church (CRC) held a press conference last week to announce that its denominational office in Grand Rapids has been awarded ENERGY STAR Certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The CRC office, which...
Eastown's annual Picnic in the Park to plant 15 new trees
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 05-05-2015 under NEWS
The Eastown Community Association (ECA) is hosting its annual Picnic in the Park on Saturday, May 9 at Sigsbee Park. This year, they are starting off the day by partnering with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to plant 15 trees...
East Hills to host third Made in Michigan Day April 25
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 04-21-2015 under NEWS
The East Hills Business District is hosting its third Made in Michigan Day on Saturday, April 25. There will be a scavenger hunt showcasing local stores and products. Scavenger hunt participants will use a card and look for a Michigan item in one of...
Think globally, act locally with ECA's "Dig Into Spring" event in celebration of Earth Day
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 04-14-2015 under NEWS
The Eastown Community Association invites you to “Dig into Spring” on April 18 from 1-4 p.m. in celebration of Earth Day 2015. All are invited to join the Eastown community for a series of workshops at the Wilcox Park Shelter, covering...
Essence Restaurant Group focuses on "farm-to-fork," sustainability year-round
by (MaddieForshee)
Submitted 04-08-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
When it comes to local food, the Grand Rapids food community believes in sourcing food locally and being smart about the food that is used at home and in the restaurant. Every year during the winter, Michigan crops decrease significantly and...
Young evangelicals celebrate release of climate conversation videos
by (worldrenew)
Submitted 04-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
That quote is from a new video and study guide on climate change that has broad application in faith circles—and not one that Americans expect from mainstream Protestants. The resource was launched yesterday, April 6, 2015, on the Climate...
Downtown bars work toward sustainability with zero waste initiative
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-24-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
“We rely on our environment to supply and support every single thing we do. Without a healthy environment, everything suffers,” says Autumn Sands, sustainability coordinator of BarFly Ventures and recent recipient of the Woman of Hope...
Superbugs in our watershed?
by (Calvin College)
Submitted 03-24-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by David Warners Historical Plaster Creek When Plaster Creek was known as Ken-O-Sha ("Water of the Walleye") it followed a meandering course from present day Dutton and Caledonia through wetlands and ravines in Kentwood,...
4th annual Women and Environment Symposium explores environmental justice issues, solutions
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-23-2015 under NEWS
The Women and Environment Symposium hosted by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and Grand Valley State University aspires to educate, to inspire and to motivate participants to act. This year’s theme centered...
Clothing Matters provides alternative with environmentally conscious fashion
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-10-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
For almost two decades Clothing Matters has been providing sustainably manufactured apparel to the public. Marta Swain, owner of Clothing Matters, says everything about the store is environmentally conscious and over the last 19 years it has laid a...