{"id":25445,"date":"2023-02-23T21:17:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T02:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/misbf.org\/?page_id=25445"},"modified":"2023-07-12T23:42:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T03:42:58","slug":"west-michigan-sustainable-materials-management-coalition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/misbf.org\/es\/west-michigan-sustainable-materials-management-coalition\/","title":{"rendered":"Coalici\u00f3n de gesti\u00f3n de materiales sostenibles del oeste de Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-1b5fd292\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">West Michigan Sustainable Materials Management Coalition<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-e7c79fcc\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning for a Sustainable Materials Management Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Materials management in West and Southwest Michigan will change dramatically in the next three to five years as major private and public investments take shape, industry practices evolve, and economic trends impact the value of commodities in the waste stream.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consequential decisions are already being made,&nbsp; including the strategic direction for materials management investment in the region as local counties begin to replace their solid waste management plans with Sustainable Materials Management visions to comply with the recent changes to the Michigan Solid Waste Law, commonly known as Part 115. Through the 2022 Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy 2022 Materials Management County Engagement grant, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is supporting an eight-county coalition with stakeholder engagement and early-state materials management planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Schupan-Recycling-Tour-2-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25889\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-e2230810\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Truck-unloading-at-a-compost-operation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Truck-unloading-at-a-compost-operation.jpg 970w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Truck-unloading-at-a-compost-operation-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Truck-unloading-at-a-compost-operation-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Truck-unloading-at-a-compost-operation-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Truck-unloading-at-a-compost-operation-938x528.jpg 938w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating A Regional Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The West Michigan Materials Management Coalition is providing an opportunity for sustainable materials management stakeholders in the region to define shared goals, align education and investment for mutual benefit, and to learn from their peers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Improve communication between planning agencies and understanding of current activities<\/li><li>Identify shared goals and principles, accessing feasibility for regional partnerships<\/li><li>Evaluate alignment of EGLE \u201chub and spoke\u201d vision with local interests&nbsp;<\/li><li>Discuss potential impact of major public and private investments in the region<\/li><li>Inform understanding of regional affiliations<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-c639918c\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We Need Your Voice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Coalition is now conducting outreach to private and public stakeholders in an eight-county region. If you are a government official, solid waste professional, business or community leader, or other stakeholder with an interest in contributing to a regional vision for sustainable materials management, we would love to hear from you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hosting a presentation from the Coalition to your association, chamber or community group<\/li><li>Participating in a focus group with other stakeholders.<\/li><li>Sharing your perspective through a 40-minute interview with coalition staff<\/li><li>Applying to serve on your county\u2019s solid waste planning committee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\">Get Involved<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0027-1-scaled-e1678640244295-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25700\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-7b38d312\" id=\"regionalprograms\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">County Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns padd-columns-20 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large remove-bottom-margin mb-0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img 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class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Berrien-County-Feb-2023.pdf\">Berrien<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large remove-bottom-margin\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-2048x1388.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-1600x1084.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-938x636.jpg 938w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1363236438-1130x766.jpg 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cass-County-Feb-2023.pdf\">Cass<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large remove-bottom-margin\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/westmichigan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25597\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reimaginetrash.org\/\">Kent<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns padd-columns-20 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large remove-bottom-margin mb-0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-1600x1027.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-938x602.jpg 938w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree-1130x725.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock_000014408068tree.jpg 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/southwest\/southwest-michigan-sustainable-business-hall-of-fame\/\">Kalamazoo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large remove-bottom-margin mb-0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-1024x657.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-1024x657.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-768x493.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-1536x986.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-2048x1314.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-1600x1027.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-938x602.jpeg 938w, https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rSWXXnkw-1130x725.jpeg 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/campus\/\"> Ottawa<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large remove-bottom-margin\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/misbf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-646239872-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26741\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" 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