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Sharing our knowledge is cheaper than you think on how to save water, save energy, or reduce waste, even planting something. Our goal is to inspire people to embrace a “greener” lifestyle with the tools they can go home and use. More
Community Gardens
Sustainable agriculture is becoming more popular around the country. Large cities like L.A, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Oakland and more are starting to put community gardens in their neighborhoods. This is a great way to get the community together to help and produce healthy food.More
Get a Green Return
See what our guest blogger Laurie Golden, Marketing & Communications Manager, has to share:More
Green Living Festival Focuses on Community Building
The organizers of the Green Living Festival hope that participants will do more than “Shop, Learn & Celebrate” at their three-day event in downtown Rochester starting May 13th. “Being green is about developing strong local connections,’ said Will Rex, Community Development Manager for MI Green Team, “so we are focusing on providing great community-building opportunities for festival participants and visitors.”More
Get Off The Pot
Sometimes I can over-think things. Or think about it and put it aside. Or grumble about how my water bill went up again but don’t install a low flow toilet.More
Got Compost?
Just when you thought spring was here, winter creeps in for another fight. Even though it still feels like winter, we can get our tasty gardens ready.More
Shopping Local in Metro Detroit
Springtime is upon us, and if you’re looking for places in Detroit or the near by Metro area where you can support local farming, look no further.More
My Green School Art Contest
U.S. Green Building Council – Detroit Regional Chapter, Green School Committee announces: My Green School Art Contest to help promote the Green School Lunchbox program, where we are inviting students to help demonstrate a green school through art work.More
Is Michigan About To Become The Energy Retrofit Capital In The United States?
On December 14, 2010, PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Bond legislation was signed into law by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The bill only covers commercial real property so it should not run afoul of the FHFA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, the agencies most opposed to such financing. It’s widely believed Ann Arbor will be the first city to implement a program involving PACE Bonds since Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County officials were instrumental in its support and passage.More
Eating By Color: The Benefits of Phytonutrients
We all know that we should be eating more fruits and vegetables. From the first time we made a yucky face at spinach on our dinner plate as kids we have had people telling us to eat something because it is good for us. Such sage advice may have first come from mom and dad but as we get older that little voice inside of us gets louder and wiser until one day our sub-conscious practically demands we mix in a little salad with our constant stuffing of fast foods, pizza, and red meat. More
Community Gardens
Sustainable agriculture is becoming more popular around the country. Large cities like L.A, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Oakland and more are starting to put community gardens in their neighborhoods. This is a great way to get the community together to help and produce healthy food.More
Get a Green Return
See what our guest blogger Laurie Golden, Marketing & Communications Manager, has to share:More
Green Living Festival Focuses on Community Building
The organizers of the Green Living Festival hope that participants will do more than “Shop, Learn & Celebrate” at their three-day event in downtown Rochester starting May 13th. “Being green is about developing strong local connections,’ said Will Rex, Community Development Manager for MI Green Team, “so we are focusing on providing great community-building opportunities for festival participants and visitors.”More
Get Off The Pot
Sometimes I can over-think things. Or think about it and put it aside. Or grumble about how my water bill went up again but don’t install a low flow toilet.More
Got Compost?
Just when you thought spring was here, winter creeps in for another fight. Even though it still feels like winter, we can get our tasty gardens ready.More
Shopping Local in Metro Detroit
Springtime is upon us, and if you’re looking for places in Detroit or the near by Metro area where you can support local farming, look no further.More
My Green School Art Contest
U.S. Green Building Council – Detroit Regional Chapter, Green School Committee announces: My Green School Art Contest to help promote the Green School Lunchbox program, where we are inviting students to help demonstrate a green school through art work.More
Is Michigan About To Become The Energy Retrofit Capital In The United States?
On December 14, 2010, PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Bond legislation was signed into law by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The bill only covers commercial real property so it should not run afoul of the FHFA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, the agencies most opposed to such financing. It’s widely believed Ann Arbor will be the first city to implement a program involving PACE Bonds since Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County officials were instrumental in its support and passage.More
Eating By Color: The Benefits of Phytonutrients
We all know that we should be eating more fruits and vegetables. From the first time we made a yucky face at spinach on our dinner plate as kids we have had people telling us to eat something because it is good for us. Such sage advice may have first come from mom and dad but as we get older that little voice inside of us gets louder and wiser until one day our sub-conscious practically demands we mix in a little salad with our constant stuffing of fast foods, pizza, and red meat. More