John Ball Zoo Waste Consolidation Brings Cost Savings; Supports Employees
John Ball Zoo is a 129-year-old, 110-acre conservation-based zoo and cultural facility in West Michigan. It’s the 10th oldest Zoo in the United States and…
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BarFly Ventures Diverts Up To 90% of Waste From Landfills, Setting Example for Restaurants in Midwest
BarFly Ventures, the parent company of HopCat, Stella’s Lounge and Grand Rapids Brewing Co., was founded by Mark Sellers in 2008 after the opening of…
Haworth’s Green Roof Gains Global Recognition
Haworth Inc. has its corporate office, a large warehouse and three manufacturing facilities at its One Haworth Center campus in Holland, part of the Macatawa…
Steelcase Employs Natural Campus Solutions at GR HQ
Steelcase has been an innovator in green stormwater infrastructure over the past 35 years in West Michigan. The company has two LEED certified buildings in…
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…
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…