By Ken Freestone, GreenMichigan.org Rising from its Earth Day beginnings in the early 1970s, the message of “reduce, reuse and recycle” has been taught to millions through brochures, advertisements, T-shirts and countless other ways. We have come a long way from those days, but we still have much work to do, with plenty of opportunities to improve our recycling …
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By Marissa Berghorst, Mother and Businesswoman It’s that time of year again! Back-to- school season can be a challenge for families who have a goal of living more sustainably when the back to school list seems never ending. Here are five ways to create a greener back-to- school season for your family. 1. Don’t create more waste. …
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July 31, 2017 – Living Sustainably: Rain, rain go away – the right way July 31, 2017 – Tesla’s Model 3 And The Transition To Sustainability July 31, 2017 – Five-acre dune fire south of Grand Haven caused by campfire July 31, 2017 – National Night Out coming to Holland July 30, 2017 – At Herrick: The eBook advantage for …
LIVING SUSTAINABLY: Rain, rain go away – the right way By Kelly Goward, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council What happens to water when it rains? We’re glad you asked! Rain, or stormwater, that lands on trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass is slowed down and soaks into the soil (well, most of it). However, when rain falls on roof …
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LIVING SUSTAINABLY Get up close with the Great Lakes By Michelle Gibbs, Holland-Hope College Sustainability Institute Asked where they’re from, Michigan residents know the drill: Hold up your hand and point. We take pride in being from this amazing state with its state motto, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” We are blessed to be …
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Living Sustainably: Standards help make spaces more healthy By Morna Hallsaxton, EcoCreative Design When designing a building, most architects consider the functions of the building to determine the building structure and materials. However, the WELL Building Standard rating system v1.0, launched in 2014, has increased the consideration of human health in design and construction strategies. Seven years of …
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Living Sustainably: Everyone is part of a watershed – celebrate yours! By Ashley Van Zee / / Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway We love our waterfront here around Holland, but did you know that, really, everyone lives on the water? It’s true. We all live in a watershed. A watershed is an area of land …
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Lessons from Washington for Local Efforts By Kyle Funk, Hope College Green Team Education is about taking in wisdom from different settings and applying it to communities you work for. While interning in Washington, D.C., for four months, I made some observations about how to work toward sustainability policies right here in Holland. First, learn civics. Learn about …
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Eight Things to Know about Shopping at a Farmers Market By Lisa Uganski, Ottawa Food Thinking about a visit to the Holland Farmers Market? Here are eight things to know about why local farmers markets are much more than just places to purchase food! 1. Sustainability is the predominant theme at local farmers markets. Farmers engage …
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LIVING SUSTAINABLY: Shopping locally sustains community By Dana Eardley, Local First Local isn’t just a place on a map. It’s people. It’s your neighbors and their families, their businesses, farms, nonprofits, events, and recreational venues. Local is a community and all of the opportunities we create together and the challenges we work to overcome. As an organization, Local …
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