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Mobilizing #SustainableBusiness of all sizes to highlight SE Michigan businesses & organizations as global leaders in sustainability and the #circular economy.
SBN Detroit interviewed ElectricFish co-founder Anurag Kamal about why Eastern Market is the ideal proving ground, what this means for the city’s EV landscape, and how this project could influence urban electrification nationwide.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
SBN Detroit interviewed ElectricFish co-founder Anurag Kamal about why Eastern Market is the ideal proving ground, what this means for the city’s EV landscape, and how this project could influence urban electrification nationwide.
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Learn more: tinyurl.com/5euhtyvr
The initiative positions Eastern Market as a testing ground for scalable freight and charging solutions aimed at reducing fuel use and operational costs.
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The initiative positions Eastern Market as a testing ground for scalable freight and charging solutions aimed at reducing fuel use and operational costs.
ElectricFish will install high-speed charging systems that also serve as backup energy sources, supporting clean mobility while addressing freight energy needs in one of Detroit’s most active commercial districts.
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ElectricFish will install high-speed charging systems that also serve as backup energy sources, supporting clean mobility while addressing freight energy needs in one of Detroit’s most active commercial districts.
Other metro Detroit communities are already reaching out with interest in planting their own micro forests, a sign that small spaces can still spark big environmental impact.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Other metro Detroit communities are already reaching out with interest in planting their own micro forests, a sign that small spaces can still spark big environmental impact.
Read more: bit.ly/47SZnBA
Read more: bit.ly/47SZnBA
Instead of recreating a full forest, the goal is a compact, fast-growing ecosystem that boosts water retention, carbon capture, and local habitat health.
Rochester City Council member Marilyn Trent (pictured) led the project with help from volunteers, arborists, and city staff.
Rochester City Council member Marilyn Trent (pictured) led the project with help from volunteers, arborists, and city staff.
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Instead of recreating a full forest, the goal is a compact, fast-growing ecosystem that boosts water retention, carbon capture, and local habitat health.
Rochester City Council member Marilyn Trent (pictured) led the project with help from volunteers, arborists, and city staff.
Rochester City Council member Marilyn Trent (pictured) led the project with help from volunteers, arborists, and city staff.
Rooted in a Japanese method known as the Miyawaki technique, micro forests are designed to bring biodiversity back into highly developed areas. They support birds, insects, and pollinators, while helping remediate soil degraded by human activity.
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Rooted in a Japanese method known as the Miyawaki technique, micro forests are designed to bring biodiversity back into highly developed areas. They support birds, insects, and pollinators, while helping remediate soil degraded by human activity.
The program is supported by a one-time appropriation under Public Act 121 of 2024.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The program is supported by a one-time appropriation under Public Act 121 of 2024.
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Participants receive guidance on design, procurement, permitting, and code compliance. Though Michigan currently lacks a mass timber production facility, a recent MSU study estimates such a facility could contribute over $300 million annually to the state’s GDP.
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Participants receive guidance on design, procurement, permitting, and code compliance. Though Michigan currently lacks a mass timber production facility, a recent MSU study estimates such a facility could contribute over $300 million annually to the state’s GDP.
Led by the Michigan DNR, MassTimber@MSU, Michigan Green Building Collaborative, and WoodWorks, the program supports goals related to carbon reduction, rural economi hi c development, and sustainable construction.
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Led by the Michigan DNR, MassTimber@MSU, Michigan Green Building Collaborative, and WoodWorks, the program supports goals related to carbon reduction, rural economi hi c development, and sustainable construction.
Led by the Michigan Department of Education in collaboration with MDARD, Groundwork Center, and MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, this initiative strengthens access to nutritious meals while supporting local farms and food hubs throughout the state.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Led by the Michigan Department of Education in collaboration with MDARD, Groundwork Center, and MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, this initiative strengthens access to nutritious meals while supporting local farms and food hubs throughout the state.
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🍎 Learn more: tinyurl.com/ypv7f8ta
For the 2023–2024 program year, a total of $9.3 million was awarded to 269 school districts, early care and education centers, and community feeding programs across Michigan.
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
For the 2023–2024 program year, a total of $9.3 million was awarded to 269 school districts, early care and education centers, and community feeding programs across Michigan.
Now operating statewide, the program reimburses up to 50% of eligible local produce purchases, helping to stretch food service budgets while prioritizing fresh, healthy options for children.
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Now operating statewide, the program reimburses up to 50% of eligible local produce purchases, helping to stretch food service budgets while prioritizing fresh, healthy options for children.
The 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program continues to expand its impact, providing crucial state funding to help child nutrition programs serve Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program continues to expand its impact, providing crucial state funding to help child nutrition programs serve Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
🎁 Pro tip: Gift experiences, handmade items, or secondhand treasures, they often carry more meaning and less waste.
Let’s make this season not just festive, but forward-thinking.
Let’s make this season not just festive, but forward-thinking.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎁 Pro tip: Gift experiences, handmade items, or secondhand treasures, they often carry more meaning and less waste.
Let’s make this season not just festive, but forward-thinking.
Let’s make this season not just festive, but forward-thinking.
These small shifts can collectively support Southeast Michigan’s long-term goals in waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
These small shifts can collectively support Southeast Michigan’s long-term goals in waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure.
🟢 Plan your trips strategically – Combine errands into fewer trips to cut down on fuel usage and emissions.
🟢 Be packaging-conscious – Choose products with recyclable or minimal packaging, and avoid overwrapped items when possible.
🟢 Be packaging-conscious – Choose products with recyclable or minimal packaging, and avoid overwrapped items when possible.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🟢 Plan your trips strategically – Combine errands into fewer trips to cut down on fuel usage and emissions.
🟢 Be packaging-conscious – Choose products with recyclable or minimal packaging, and avoid overwrapped items when possible.
🟢 Be packaging-conscious – Choose products with recyclable or minimal packaging, and avoid overwrapped items when possible.
🟢 Buy for longevity, not trends – Prioritize well-made products with long lifespans or warranties. Quality over quantity matters.
🟢 Shop local with purpose – Look for businesses offering recycling, repair, or return programs.
🟢 Shop local with purpose – Look for businesses offering recycling, repair, or return programs.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🟢 Buy for longevity, not trends – Prioritize well-made products with long lifespans or warranties. Quality over quantity matters.
🟢 Shop local with purpose – Look for businesses offering recycling, repair, or return programs.
🟢 Shop local with purpose – Look for businesses offering recycling, repair, or return programs.
🟢 Bring your own bags and containers – Reusable totes, jars, and containers reduce single-use waste and often hold more than plastic alternatives.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🟢 Bring your own bags and containers – Reusable totes, jars, and containers reduce single-use waste and often hold more than plastic alternatives.
These efforts reflect a broad and growing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and long-term impact at the local level.
Thank you for continuing to share your work, support others in the network, and engage with stories that move our region forward.
Thank you for continuing to share your work, support others in the network, and engage with stories that move our region forward.
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
These efforts reflect a broad and growing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and long-term impact at the local level.
Thank you for continuing to share your work, support others in the network, and engage with stories that move our region forward.
Thank you for continuing to share your work, support others in the network, and engage with stories that move our region forward.