Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: A Garden Oasis Among Urban Development
Since opening its doors in 1995, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has welcomed over 12 million visitors to the major cultural attraction focused on…
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The Hispanic Center of West Michigan Sets Example with Zero-Stormwater Discharge
As a locally based non-profit organization serving the Latinx and broader communities, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan seeks to educate, advocate and empower more than…
Bazzani: Helmus Building Made Green History in Grand Rapids
Before earning its reputation as a green building pioneer, Bazzani best known for its restoration of historical buildings. Today known for its mission to design…
Downtown Market: A GSI Showcase
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is a model for efficient water usage and stormwater management. Designed in 2012 by Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTC&H),…
Keeping it Wild: John Ball Zoo’s Landscape Mimics Natural Environment
John Ball Zoo, located on 110 acres in Grand Rapids’ Westside neighborhood, with direct drainage to the Grand River, attracts over 520,000 visitors annually. Offering…
Comprenew’s Commitment to Community
As the only nonprofit organization in the world certified by both e-Stewards and R2, Comprenew, a nonprofit electronics recycler and refurbisher, is a steward of…
Benefiting the West Michigan Community Through Health
Mercy Health is a non-profit health care system serving Grand Rapids, Muskegon, the Lakeshore and the surrounding communities and is part of Trinity Health, the…
Driving Change and Building Stronger Communities Core Values for SpartanNash
The SpartanNash vision is to be a “best-in class business that feels local, where relationships matter.” Company leadership knows that customers have choices where to…
Spectrum Health Engages Employees, Pilots Partnership for Problem Wastes
An innovative furniture refurbishing program has led to a dramatic decrease in the amount of trash the Spectrum Health Distribution Center puts in its dumpsters.…
At Aquinas College, Zero Waste Success Affirms Sustainability Commitment, Inspires More Initiatives
As a Catholic liberal arts college within the Dominican tradition, a call to “care for the earth,” is an integral value for Aquinas College and…