U-Mich Students Lead the Way in Campus Sustainability
The students at the University of Michigan in Dearborn are actively making initiatives to work toward a greener, more sustainable future for Metro Detroit.More
The students at the University of Michigan in Dearborn are actively making initiatives to work toward a greener, more sustainable future for Metro Detroit.More
There are numerous ways to live green: you can eat healthier, reduce energy consumption, recycle waste and save on water usage. But did you know that you can transfer your green lifestyle to your beloved pets? Below are a few ways to help your pets live a healthier, greener lifestyle just like you do.More
Some say the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a place where families come together at least once a day to eat, share and just spend time together.
Because kitchens are typically high-traffic areas of the home, it’s important that they are as green as possible. There are many ways in which a kitchen can be made environmentally friendly. More
The Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council (GLOW Council) held a community meeting Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at the University of Michigan Fairlane Development Center in Dearborn to discuss offshore wind energy in the Great Lakes. More
In a world where every man is for himself, it’s comforting to know that there are nonprofit organizations that exist and are run by people who spend their days working because they genuinely care about society and the planet.More
As part of the Economic Recovery Act, Obama administration officials fanned out across the nation this week in a series of ribbon-cutting and ground-breaking ceremonies to highlight their commitment to renewable energy, especially projects that are creating jobs in advanced battery manufacture. Senior Administration officials will travel to eight Recovery Act advanced battery and vehicle project sites nationwide where work has begun constructing new manufacturing plants, adding new manufacturing lines, building electric vehicles, and installing electric vehicle charging stations.More
It’s been proven by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the use of pesticides and high-VOC cleaning products can have harmful effects on human health. But have you ever thought of how these types of pollution could affect animals? Mary Jo Nieson has, and that’s part of the reason she started Delicate Paws LLC.More
While it may be true that no one person can change the world entirely alone, Adam Bearup sure is making a difference in Michigan.
Bearup is an accomplished emcee and speaker who is best known as the sustainable builder and professional who recently decided to take on the task of creating the world’s largest earth shelter.More
One of the most important parts of living a healthy, green lifestyle is having people around you that agree with what you’re doing and can provide support and positive encouragement along the way.
VegMichigan, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Royal Oak that promotes health, peace and the planet through a plant-based diet, has put together a weekend-long camping event as a result.More
The Michigan Senate isn’t the only governmental body working to change local green building legislation. The Michigan House of Representatives also has a number of pending bills.
Continuing with the previous article about the Senate bills, a summary of the House bills presented by Plunkett Cooney Senior Attorney Saulius Mikalonis at the OakGreen Sustainable Community Seminar in June can be found below.More