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What Sustainable Business Leaders Need to Know About Chemical Recycling in Michigan
Sometimes referred to as advanced recycling, chemical recycling is a class of technologies that convert used plastics back into their original building blocks, chemical products or feedstocks, waxes, or fuels.
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An Arborist, A Circular Economy Entrepreneur and a Celebrated Activist Named Evenson Fellows
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Charles R. Evenson Foundation recently announced three local professionals as the 2025 C.R. Evenson Foundation Fellows: Anna Crooks, David Fraker, and Sergio Cira-Reyes.
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New Standards for Landfill Gas Energy Support Renewable Energy and Materials Management Goals
When Michigan passed Public Act 235 in 2023, the new clean energy law recognized landfill gas as a renewable energy source, allowing it to be included in the state’s portfolio standard and earn regulated credits and incentives.
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Materials Management Forum Highlights Circular Economy Opportunity in Central Michigan
The Forum hosted the first in a series of events on materials management and food waste in Mt. Pleasant last week at Soaring Eagle Casino in collaboration with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Central Michigan University School of Engineering and Technology, Full Circle Future, Central Michigan Sustainability Partners, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Flatwater Farms and River St. Joe Brewery: The Journey from Industrial Farm to Organic Showpiece
Converting a conventional farm to Certified Organic requires three years to ensure that non-organic fertilizers, pesticides and other unwelcome substances have been successfully scrubbed from the soil. It’s not a task to be taken lightly.
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Why Recycling and the Circular Economy are an America First Strategy for Economic Development and Climate Action (Webinar Available)
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum hosted a roundtable of national experts that explored how circular and regenerative economy principles can advance America First priorities while promoting recycling, waste reduction, climate justice and other sustainability objectives. The Trump Administration’s America First Priorities envision a domestic economy less reliant on international trade and labor. Its America First Trade…
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Plan Highlights Potential for Sustainability and Equitable Climate Action as Catalyst for Economic and Community Development in Benton Harbor
City of Benton Harbor was one of 10 communities to receive funding through the 2023 round of the Partners for Places grant program, a joint initiative of The Funders Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, which help fund efforts to create more equitable and resilient communities across. Michigan Sustainable Business Forum used the grant…
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Edison Community Partners Recognized as 2025 Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognized the Kalamazoo developer for its green building leadership Michigan Sustainable Business Forum named Edison Community Partners one of its inaugural Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year winners at the 12th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash last month at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. The company won…
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Revolin Sports Recognized as Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year by Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
Company develops pickleball paddles using biomimicry and sustainable materials Michigan Sustainable Business Forum named Revolin Sports one of its inaugural Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year winners at the 12th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash last month at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. The company won the Small Business category, which…
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Vantage Plastics Recognized as Manufacturer of the Year by Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
Company is a leading circular economy innovator in Michigan. Michigan Sustainable Business Forum named Vantage Plastics its inaugural Manufacturer of the Year at the 12th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash last month at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. The Manufacturer of the Year Award is the Michigan Sustainable Business of the…
