Ann Arbor green initiatives look to conserve, create electricity
Ann Arbor is making strides to turn itself into a greener city by beginning to install LED lights downtown and kicking off its Solar Cities campaign.
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Ann Arbor brings recycling options to it parks
Responding to public demand, Ann Arbor is installing recycling bins at all of its 147 parks. The new containers will allow patrons to recycle paper, bottles and cans instead of throwing them away, long the only option in the city's parks.
University Research Corridor to stimulate economy, Pfizer wet lab space tops agenda
The Big 3 of Michigan's knowledge-based economy -- Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University -- have teamed up to throw their collective weight behind some job-growing initiatives.
Ann Arbor fire station first in Michigan to go solar
Ann Arbor, a leader in utilizing solar technology in Metro Detroit, is about to debut the state's first solar-powered fire station.
Taylor signs $100,000 deal to test wind power
The city of Taylor has signed a deal to test two wind turbines with the intent of powering 600 homes with wind energy starting in 2009.
Group formed to grow sustainable and fair economy in SE Michigan
International sustainable business network, Net Impact, has formed a Southeast Michigan chapter.
ReCellular Rings Green
Recycle your newspaper, plastic tubs, soup cans and ... your Blackberry? Dexter-based ReCellular recycles cell phones. The growing company has found a niche that's made profits and has people taking notice of its green ways.
Ann Arbor brings recycling options to it parks
Responding to public demand, Ann Arbor is installing recycling bins at all of its 147 parks. The new containers will allow patrons to recycle paper, bottles and cans instead of throwing them away, long the only option in the city's parks.
University Research Corridor to stimulate economy, Pfizer wet lab space tops agenda
The Big 3 of Michigan's knowledge-based economy -- Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University -- have teamed up to throw their collective weight behind some job-growing initiatives.
Ann Arbor fire station first in Michigan to go solar
Ann Arbor, a leader in utilizing solar technology in Metro Detroit, is about to debut the state's first solar-powered fire station.
Taylor signs $100,000 deal to test wind power
The city of Taylor has signed a deal to test two wind turbines with the intent of powering 600 homes with wind energy starting in 2009.
Group formed to grow sustainable and fair economy in SE Michigan
International sustainable business network, Net Impact, has formed a Southeast Michigan chapter.
ReCellular Rings Green
Recycle your newspaper, plastic tubs, soup cans and ... your Blackberry? Dexter-based ReCellular recycles cell phones. The growing company has found a niche that's made profits and has people taking notice of its green ways.
