What are Complete Streets? Complete Streets are roadways planned, designed and constructed to accommodate safe access for all users. On these streets, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets which may include sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes.More
Don’t miss the Ferndale 2011 Holistic Enlightenment Fair n Ferndale July 15 – 17. The Holistic Enlightenment Fair features body worker, medical experts, new age retailers, Reiki healers, green energy products, psychic consultants, delicious food, nutritional beverages, enlightening lectures, live music and more.More
In Commitment to Sustainability and Efforts to Go Greener, Garnier Provides First Comprehensive Solution for All Personal Care and beauty Packaging Waste. Garnier is making greener strides. The L’Oreal-owned brand is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with TerraCycle, one of the fastest growing green companies specializing in making consumer products from post-consumer materials, to collect all personal care and beauty packaging. More
The organizers of the Green Living Festival (May 13-15, Rochester) today announced the event’s final program, schedule and layout. The announcements included several favorites from past Rochester Earth Day events and many significant additions and improvements.
Metro Detroit celebration and pet expo goes “Green” and fit this May in Dearborn. Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter (Friends) announced its sixth annual Mutt Strut and Pet Expo will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. The event is staged in downtown West Dearborn and is sponsored by Dearborn Family Pet Care. More
Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, will host a discussion titled “Sustainability and Corporate Success: Opportunities for ‘Greening’ Michigan’s Economy” May 10 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will demonstrate how Michigan businesses can thrive in a tough economy while pursuing environmental sustainability.More
Richard Buzard, President of Facilities Performance Services, Inc., will be taking part in a study funded by the National Renewable Energy Lab to develop standard lists of JTAs and KSAs for building energy auditors in Denver 05/11-13th. More
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DTE Energy customers who participated in the energy efficiency programs the company launched in June 2009 saved $31 million in 2010, and can expect the steps they took to result in lifetime savings of $520 million. http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/04/18/dte-energy-efficiency-programs-save-customers-31-million-in-2010/ More
Mobile Monday Detroit provides forum to learn about ‘The Cloud’ from industry experts including Microsoft. As more and more companies support increasingly complex mobile scenarios, the need for a reliable and cost-effective back-end solution is paramount. Users expect access to personal and corporate data from whatever devices they choose to carry, blurring the traditional boundaries of corporate firewalls. More
Eat, Drink & Rock! at the The 2011 Green Living Festival in Downtown Rochester. Rochester Michigan’s Party for the Planet Concert at the Green Living Festival officially announces the 2011 FREE event. The dates are May 13, 14 and 15 in the back lot at the Rochester Mills Beer Co. With Broken Bravado, the Ragbirds and Motor City Josh and the Big 3 topping the bill of more than a dozen bands during three days, 2011 will be the concert’s biggest and best year yet.More
