Michigan’s Green Efforts Continue
by Bradley Gula
October 5th, 2007 in Careers, Companies, Detroit, Energy, Green, Muskegon, West Michigan
Across the state, citizens and businesses alike continue their campaign to put the G in Roy G. Biv. Here’s a rundown of the latest efforts to make Michigan a little greener. - In Beverly Hills, a group of elementary students have raised their “Michigan Green School” flag, choosing bikes over buses and pledging to protect the environment through conservation and recycling.
From Lake Michigan to Livingston County, read on to learn about three companies following the lead of these youngsters.
Midland’s Dow Corning is investing in new technology to reduce its total emissions by 75 percent.
A Howell-based homebuilder is training a new group of “green builders,” certifying homes as energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
A new line of energy-efficient lighting is the next project by EarthTronics Michigan of Muskegon. Their first product will be a florescent “Earth Bulb.”
Comments
Add Your Response
Enter AIGA's Celebrate Michigan Poster Design Contest.
The Career SociaList
by Nettie Boivin
Looking for a job? This is one area where social networking shines in making life a lot easier. Here are 10 sites that will help in the "It's all about who you know" department.
The Creative SociaList
by Nettie Boivin
From DIYers to graphic designers, these sites bring you unprecedented access to artists, photographers, designers and their work in Michigan and around the globe.
The Music SociaList
by Scotter Bragg
Radio has given way to iTunes and MySpace - and bands and fans benefit with more music offerings than ever before.
The Green SociaList
by Scotter Bragg
Green is a movement. Green is a new way of living. And green is all over the internet. Here are our favorite sites that connect you to eco-friendly friends and resources.
The Entertainment SociaList
by Bradley Gula
If an exciting night means paper football and a Designing Women marathon, social media is here to help.
- Sonic Drive-In to Debut in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Michigan Snowfall Tops Average This Season
- Downriver Sonic Opening Soon in Southgate, Michigan
- Rothbury Music Festival to Launch at Lake Michigan Double JJ Resort
- New York Times on Detroit's Revival
- The 10 List - Coolest Gifts Made in Michigan
- Michigan Is for Gay Lovers
- Miss Michigan Gina Valo Reigns at Google
- Southeast Michigan Cities Approaching Seasonal Snowfall Records
- What Everyone Must Know About the Brain Drain Myth in Michigan
- jame: thank you
- Yee-haw!: in March, MiLifeMiTimes’ Nikki Stephan wrote candidly about the event — dubbed...
- jpfeffer: Thanks for the comment and information, David. It is definitely worth weighing all of your...
- Benny: When is this place gonna open already!!?!?!??!?!?!
- Heather Carmona: This is a great list! Thanks for sharing. I participated in the Green Street Fair...
del.icio.us
Digg
Facebook
Google Bookmarks
reddit
Newsvine
Technorati
Ma.gnolia
Stumble Upon
Larry Krieg writes:
March 18th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I’d like to follow up on the Howell builder, but the story does not come up with the link.