Sustainability

Commission recognizes work of Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy

Protecting the Lake Michigan coastline, restoring prairies and conserving fen wetlands — that’s the work that comes to mind when people think of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, says Peter […]

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Bonnie Steinman, co-owner of Hop Head Farms
A Second Round: Craft brewers keep it local with Michigan ingredients

Many Southwest Michigan brewers are choosing to source their ingredients from area farms or in some cases even ingredients they grow themselves. Jeremy Martin finds it is a growing trend with room to grow.

Here’s a chance to learn how to protect the clay bluffs at Wau-Ke-Na Nature Preserve
Grant will help Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy protect Glass Creek
Community gardens on display in Garden Hop
Helping others find energy savings is good business

Mark Lee is something of an evangelist when it comes to fitting homes to save energy. Heidi Johnson sees it the same way. Both make their living helping others save dollars by saving energy. Jane Parikh talks to them about how they help homeowners save green by getting green.

Paw Paw invites expert to assess walkability in village
T.O.A.D. wants as many people to ride bicycles as possible

If you were looking for an inexpensive way to get around town where would you turn? Sean Cleary and Mike Palmer want T.O.A.D. to be the answer. Kathy Jennings talks to them about the rides and repairs of Kalamazoo's bicycle cooperative.

Solar racers show off their expertise on stop in Kalamazoo

Solar cars made their way through downtown Kalamazoo as the American Solar Challenge came to town this week. Check out Erik Holladay's slide show.

Buying power of the Cash Mob boosts local businesses

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