Sustainability

Ubuntu: When creating opportunity means giving back

Mattawan-based nonprofit Ubuntu Goods sells Fair Trade products that benefit women in third world countries and lots of nonprofits locally and across the U.S.

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Access to 27-acre lakeshore preserve is possible in part by grant from Entergy-Palisades

When spring arrives, Pilgrim Haven Natural Area in South Haven will be ready for visitors. 

Urban Democracy Feast seeks applicants for next round of crowdfunding

If you lead a social justice organization, the Urban Democracy Feast may be able to help you.

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy receives $212,000 grant to help protect Battle Creek watershed

Grant funds will help preserve land and water in Calhoun County.

Sprout BC expands into retail end of the fresh food business

This spring, Sprout BC entered into a partnership with the City of Springfield to use the space that had been a farmers market. Here's how it fits into the plan.

New baby giraffe drops in at Binder Park Zoo

Zookeepers have named her Kijana.

Meet Dotty: The Organic Gypsy’s fleet grows by one sweet trailer

For Bridgett Blough adding to her food truck fleet was part of going all in as an entrepreneur. 

From near tragedy comes action on better bike routes in Kalamazoo Township

Have you ridden the Westwood Wiggle? Kalamazoo Township strives to make its streets safer for bicycles.

Tree doctor puts together the clues that reveal what’s ailing the arbor

Meet Dr. David L. Roberts, also known as the Tree Doctor of MSU.

How bike friendly is Kalamazoo, anyway?

To truly be bike-friendly Kalamazoo's car culture may need an attitude adjustment and a safer way for pedalers to cross town.

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