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Sustainability at John Ball Zoo & Founders Wastewater
July 17, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Allmon Forrester, Director of Facilities, Planning and Sustainability at John Ball Zoo and John Ball Zoo CEO Peter D’Arienzo will discuss the zoo’s sustainability success stories, highlight its efforts in waste reduction, energy efficiency and sustainable development, highlighting the connection between animal conservation and sustainability. The meeting will also include an optional behind the scenes tour of the zoo’s exhibits.
Cody Green, the Environment, Health & Safety Specialist for Founders Brewing Company will share how its efforts to sustainably dispose of wastewater from brewing operations led to a partnership with City of Grand Rapids that will develop a city-operated biodigester.
Note that this month’s meeting is in the Bissell Tree House, which is at the top of the zoo property, accessible via a five-minute funicular or shuttle ride, or a 10-minute walk.
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