Getting Green

By • Aug 22, 2016

Getting Green

Getting Green, every month speaking to guests about green practices and sustainability. We talk about Energy Efficiency at the Odawa Casino and Resort with Dave Heinz.

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Concerns voiced over state landfills and compost facilities

By • Jul 20, 2016
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Members of the public told a state panel that they have concerns about landfills in their backyards.

The hearing on Wednesday was part of the Department of Environmental Quality’s waste management task force.

The task force was created in April of 2015. Its job is to come up with ways to increase recycling and re-use of trash in the state. 

Steve Sliver is the acting chief of the state Office of Waste Management and Radiological Protection.

He says the panel is hoping to create laws to promote sustainability in Michigan.

State officials release 2nd part of water protection plan

By • Jul 28, 2016
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State officials have released the second part of a 30-year plan to manage, protect and improve Michigan's water resources.

The Department of Environmental Quality's Office of the Great Lakes developed the strategy.

The portion announced Wednesday says that there should be an increased focus on sustainable expansion of water recreation and water-based business.

The focus includes renewing waterfronts and improving the state's commercial and recreational harbors.

Sustainable Community Voices

By • Jul 20, 2016
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Our regular Sustainable Community Voices segment. Today's topic is sustainable clothing. We discuss with Clothing Matters' Marta Swain.