Sustainability Stories
The Chip Bag Project
The Chip Bag Project, based in Detroit, is a sustainability initiative that upcycles hard-to-recycle snack packaging — particularly chip bags
Rethinking Thermal Energy in Commercial Buildings
PowerPanel, headquartered in Oxford, focuses on sustainable energy technology with a particular emphasis on hot water systems and thermal energy
Sustainability in Practice at the Detroit VA
The Detroit VA Healthcare System is implementing a systemwide sustainability strategy through its Green Environmental Management System (GEMS), designed to
Reimagining the Pallet Supply Chain
Founded in Michigan, 3R Pallets is working to transform what can be an environmentally costly component of global logistics: the
Designing for the Future: How HED Approaches Sustainable, Integrated Design Delivery
HED is an integrated design, architecture, and engineering company founded in Detroit with a Royal Oak office and a national
Guiding Michigan Businesses Toward Smarter Climate Action
Fresh Coast Climate Solutions is a Michigan-based climate consultancy that aims to help organizations across sectors implement sustainable, equitable, and
Remora’s Carbon Capture Technology Targets Heavy-Duty Transportation
Founded in 2020 and based in Wixom, Michigan, Remora is developing a carbon capture device designed to attach directly to
Natural Community Services Works to Reclaim Ecological Health in Southeast Michigan
Founded in 2009 and based in Northville, Natural Community Services provides ecological restoration and land stewardship services focused on native
Working to Expand Food Waste Composting in Michigan
Spurt Industries is a Wixom-based composting facility and the only EGLE-registered site in Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland counties producing STA
Landscape Architecture Rooted in Place, People, and Process
livingLAB is a Detroit-based landscape architecture and ecological planning firm that focuses on sustainable design rooted in place, people, and
Rethinking Water in a Changing Climate
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based LimnoTech is an environmental science and engineering firm with more than 50 years of experience with water-related
Sustainability in Real Estate: CBRE’s Strategy for a Lower-Carbon Future
With roots tracing back to 1906, CBRE is a global real estate services firm specializing in property sales, leasing, financing,
Commercial Fleet Vehicle’s Evolution to Electrification
Bollinger Motors is an electric vehicle manufacturer focused on Class 4 and Class 5 trucks. Founded in 2015, the company
Rethinking Freight: How Drones May Change Cargo Transport
The Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corp. is a public-private economic development partnership with the Wayne County Airport Authority. Looking through
Sustainability in Civil Engineering: Challenges, Innovations, and the Future
Spalding DeDecker is a Rochester, Hills-Michigan-based civil engineering and surveying firm specializing in infrastructure and land development, land surveying, landscape
A Look at Sustainable Architecture with Quinn Evans
Quinn Evans is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm specializing in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and sustainable building strategies.
Bosch to Invest $13.7 Million in Hydrogen Research and Development Hub in Farmington Hills
Hydrogen technology is gaining attention as a potential solution for reducing carbon emissions and supporting clean energy initiatives. Bosch is
Urban Farming in Detroit
Planted Detroit is a vertical farming company located in the heart of the city, dedicated to redefining the way fresh
The Green Business Lab Simulates Real-World Solutions Toward the Triple Bottom Line
The Green Business Lab, created by Samantha Svoboda, is a sustainability-focused simulation designed to help businesses tackle real-world challenges while
Sustainable Fashion in Practice: Insights from Object Apparel
Object Apparel is a sustainability-driven clothing brand based in Detroit, dedicated to crafting handmade, organic apparel with a focus on
MI Hydrogen: Working To Unlock Hydrogen’s Potential
MI Hydrogen, an initiative of the University of Michigan, is dedicated to advancing the research, development, and deployment of hydrogen
Redesigning Marine Propellers with the Environment in Mind
Sharrow Marine, headquartered in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, is focused on marine propulsion technology. In 2024, the company’s Sharrow Propeller™
RE-TREE Creates a Marketplace for Property Owners to Preserve Mature Trees
RE-TREE is a for-profit digital marketplace designed to offer property owners a more responsible alternative to traditional healthy tree removal.
Navigating Sustainability in Commercial EVs
Sustainability is a key focus in transportation, and commercial electric vehicles (EVs) come with their own set of challenges and
Safe Water Engineering – Tackling Water Safety in Southeast Michigan
Southeast Michigan faces significant challenges in water infrastructure and safety, particularly in addressing aging systems, lead contamination, and ensuring equitable
Beacon Manufacturing – Supporting LEV Innovation at Newlab
Newlab at Michigan Central is home to a new 10,000-square-foot center for manufacturers of light electric vehicles (LEVs) – two-
Technology-Driven Air Quality Monitoring Gains Traction in Detroit
JustAir, a Detroit-based startup cofounded by Darren Riley leverages data and technology to provide hyperlocal air quality insights, largely in
Shaping the Future: U-M’s First Vice Provost for Climate Action
This month, Shalanda Baker began her role as the University of Michigan’s inaugural Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action.
Ecosphere Organics on Advancing Sustainable Biorefining
Ecosphere Organics, cofounded by Brittanie Dabney, is focused on innovating within the sustainable biorefining industry. By leveraging advanced technologies, including
Restoring Detroit’s Tree Canopy
Detroit was once known as the “city of trees,” but disease, invasive insects, and budget cuts over time have decimated
THRIVE Collaborative’s Approach to Sustainable Development
THRIVE Collaborative is an Ann Arbor-based real estate development, design, building, and consulting firm dedicated to creating life-enhancing, grid-interactive buildings
Tackling Water Infrastructure and Coastal Challenges in Michigan
Ann Arbor-based CIS was founded in 2013 by Corvias, a Rhode Island-based company that provides infrastructure services to the military,
Scrap Soils: Innovating with a Robotic Food Waste Collection Pilot Program
Scrap Soils is a Detroit-based nonprofit composting organization, focused on diverting food waste from landfills and transforming it into nutrient-rich
The Growing Role of Refill Shops
The concept of refilling containers to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability is taking hold in many forms. From pop-ups
USGBC: Strategies, Challenges in Designing Environmentally Responsible Buildings
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering prosperous, healthy, and resilient communities through sustainable
Phinia’s Twin Focus: Efficiency Today and a Carbon-Free Future
Based in Auburn Hills, Mich., Phinia (NYSE: PHIN) is a publicly traded company spun off from BorgWarner in July 2023
Green Goals in Higher Education
In May, Edna Lorenz, PE, CEM, LEED AP, took on the role of Director of the Office of Campus Sustainability
Michigan Center for Freshwater Innovation: Tackling Michigan’s Water Challenges
The Michigan Center for Freshwater Innovation (MCFI) was created through a partnership between the University of Michigan, Michigan State University,
Reducing Carbon Footprint Across Global Operations
BorgWarner is a global automotive supplier that delivers mobility products to the market including turbochargers, electric transmissions, lithium iron phosphate
ITC Holdings and Its Role in a Greener Grid
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Novi, Mich., ITC Holdings builds, operates, and maintains high-voltage electric transmission systems that carry
Green Door Initiative: Fostering Sustainability and Economic Growth
Founded in 2010 by native Detroiter Donele Wilkins, the Green Door Initiative is a Detroit-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing sustainability
Becoming Sustainable in a Water-Intensive Business
In 2013, industrial designer Shayla Johnson launched Scarlet Crane Creations and began selling her stationery and other prints at The
$129M From IRA Boosts Michigan’s Wind, Solar Plans
According to an announcement made by the state and federal governments in July, Michigan is set to receive a significant
EV Infrastructure Has Funding – When Will There Be Stations?
Three years ago, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Congress allocated $5 billion in federal funding to establish the National Electric
Using Data to Create a Greener Bottom Line
Established in 2022 in Detroit by William Crane, OrbAid is dedicated to – in his words – helping companies build greener
Cascade Engineering – Designing Toward Function, Planet, and People
Created in 1973, Cascade Engineering specializes in large-part plastic injection molding. The second-generation, woman-owned company was recognized at the 2023
Accelerating Solar Through Connecting Contractors
Established in 2013 in Detroit by Patrick McCabe, GreenLancer is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of solar energy and EV
New Leadership to Focus on Sustainability, Connectivity, Infrastructure
Meagan Elliott began her tenure as president and CEO of the Belle Isle Conservancy on July 1, following a decade
Changing the Chemistry of Plastics
For the last four years, Heartland – a Detroit-based company founded by Tim Almond – has been working to perfect
Tony Reames Returns to U-M to Lead SEAS Detroit Sustainability Clinic
For two-plus years, Dr. Tony G. Reames was a Biden-Harris Administration presidential appointee, working in energy justice. Most recently he
The Cleanup Club: Working to Mitigate Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes
HANNAH TIZEDES IS THE FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CLEANUP CLUB Before founding The Cleanup Club, a nonprofit dedicated
Demand, Support for Sustainable Events Boosts Schupan Business Unit
Wixom-based Schupan began in 1968 as a six-person scrap metal recycler. Today, the company has 600 employees and offers multiple
Small Businesses Become Resilience Hubs in Eastside Detroit Communities
Elevate is a 24-year-old 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on creating equitable and sustainable communities. Their areas of focus span energy efficiency,
The Greening of Detroit: Working to Create Healthy Urban Communities Through Trees, Education, and Jobs
Established in 1989, The Greening of Detroit is a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire sustainable growth of a
As Recycling Grows, So Does the Need for New Strategies, Technology
In 1995, after graduating from the College for Creative Studies with a degree in industrial and product design and an
New Detroit Director of Sustainability is Focused on Community
In March, Mayor Mike Duggan named longtime urban farming activist Tepfirah Rushdan as the city’s new director of sustainability. Rushdan
Richard Hosey – Developing Companies, People, as Well as Projects
The career of Richard Hosey, owner of Hosey Development LLC, has spanned development, consulting, financing, and asset management of more
Perspective on Eliminating Food Waste
DANIELLE TODD, IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MAKE FOOD NOT WASTE Landfilled food is one of the primary sources of
UDM: Teaching Design Through Social Justice and Sustainable Communities
For nearly sixty years, the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture and Community Development has been educating designers and
The Impacts of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on a Community
The Gordie Howe International Bridge – currently under construction – is a 167-acre suspension bridge spanning .53 miles, which is
Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator Works to Bring Sustainability Solutions to Fruition
The Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator – a collaboration of VentureWell and TechTown Detroit funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office
Urban Tech Xchange Facilitates Real-World Testing to Create Sustainable Urban Solutions
Nearly six months ago the Urban Tech Xchange (UTX) launched in Detroit – an innovative lab hosting a series of
Unlimited Recycling – 25 Years and Still Evolving
In 1999, Maria Marin tapped into her passion for “doing the right thing for Mother Earth” and started Unlimited Recycling
The Economics Behind Sustainability for Commercial Real Estate
JLL, incorporated as Jones Lang LaSalle, is a global real estate services company with over 100,000 employees and offices in
Global Green Energy and Metals Company Chooses Detroit for its First U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Center
The former Fisher Body Plant on Piquette Avenue in Detroit has been chosen by Fortescue, a global green energy and
The Intersection of Development, Movement of Goods, and Sustainability
Nine months ago the Port of Detroit launched a decarbonization project aiming to reduce its environmental impact and improve air
Moving Toward a More Just and Sustainable Future in Southeast Michigan
Sara Soderstrom is an associate professor in Organizational Studies and Program in the Environment and the Erb Undergraduate Fellows faculty
Martinrea: Balancing Growth with Energy and Waste Reduction Goals
With over 19,000 employees working in 56 manufacturing, engineering, and technical centers in over 10 countries, Martinrea International is a global
A Look at EGLE’s Materials Waste Management Division
The Materials Management Division (MMD) of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) oversees solid and hazardous
NextEnergy: Working Toward Smarter, Cleaner, and Accessible Solutions for Communities and Cities
According to The World Economic Forum, the share of the world’s population living in cities is expected to rise to
Newly Developed MiSide – Working to Build Sustainable Neighborhoods in Detroit
The MiSide Community Impact Network’s mission is to ensure that children, individuals, families, and communities have access to great healthcare,
Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice’s Vision for Sustainability
LAPRISHA BERRY DANIELS IS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DETROITERS WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND A LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK
The Beauty Industry and Its Impact on Sustainability
The beauty industry’s net worth is estimated at $646 billion, yet cosmetologist Hannah Craik saw a gaping hole in terms
Valeo – Aiming for Carbon Neutrality by 2050
In 2021, global automotive supplier Valeo committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. With $21 billion in sales and 109,900
University of Research Corridor Sustainability
BRITANY AFFOLTER-CAINE, IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MICHIGAN’S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORRIDOR Students and young adults see climate change and the
Boosting the Economy and Investing in Communities to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit
The Southwest Detroit Business Association has been in existence for almost 70 years with a mission to support the community’s
Royal Oak’s New Sustainability Manager Tasked with Green Goals
Angela Fox took on the role of sustainability manager for the city of Royal Oak in October and hit the
EcoWorks: Addressing Climate Change by Enabling Sustainable Communities
EcoWorks is a nonprofit that works at the intersection of community development and sustainability. Based in Detroit, EcoWorks serves residents,
Daimler Truck’s Detroit Manufacturing Plant – From Diesel to EVs
Daimler Truck’s Detroit® Manufacturing Plant produces 400 engines, 250 transmissions, and 1,300 axles daily. The 85-year-old factory is known for
Wayne State University Moves Ahead As a United Nations Regional Center of Expertise
In April 2022, Wayne State University and the University of Windsor were designated as the United Nations Regional Centre of
Delta: Working Toward Net Zero Through Sustainability, Climate Impact
Delta Air Lines employs 95,000 people and operates 4,000 flights a day, flying to more than 280 destinations on six
Bosch and Sustainability in Detroit
Bosch is a Germany-based global supplier of technology and services that employs 421,000 employees worldwide in over 60 companies. It
Fishbeck: Working to Keep Natural Resources in Focus
Fishbeck is a 67-year-old consulting firm focused on engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management with ten offices in Michigan,
Resiliency Hubs, Waging a War on Trash, and Increasing African American Home Ownership
In 2022, Monique Baker McCormick was re-elected for her third term as Wayne County Commissioner of District 6. She serves
This Month’s Message from Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum
On Oct. 31, SBND hosted a panel focusing on business and sustainability in the Great Lakes region. The event was
The Role of Businesses in Sustainability
A sustainable Great Lakes region cannot be achieved without the leadership, involvement, and commitment of businesses. From decarbonization and the
‘We’re Building More Than Just a Building Here’
Novi-based Cunningham-Limp is developing what it is planning to be the most sustainable construction project in Michigan. The six-building corporate
The Inflation Reduction Act and More
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 marks the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history and provides
Greektown Monroe Corridor Redevelopment Priorities Include Sustainability
In June, the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership was awarded a $20 million infrastructure grant by the Michigan state legislature to redesign
America Recycles Day in Detroit, November 15th
NATALIE JAKUB, IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR GREEN LIVING SCIENCE, AND A LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK DETROIT
Connecting Detroit Institutions to Create a Sustainable Hub
Midtown Detroit Inc. (MDI) recently received a $12 million appropriation from the State of Michigan that will be used to
30-Year Architecture Firm Looks Toward Sustainability in Design
Hamilton Anderson Associates (HAA) sits in the heart of what was once Harmonie Park and is now Paradise Valley – and
Historic Detroit Hotel is Renovated With Sustainability in Mind
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, a historic 31-story hotel on Washington Boulevard, executed a $20 million makeover this year, and sustainability was
Implementing Sustainability Initiatives is Crucial in Today’s Business World
CONNIE LILLEY IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DETROIT 2030 DISTRICT You may be missing out on growth opportunities if you’re
Automotive Leaders Discuss Navigating the Shift to Mobility
Automotive always has been a technology-driven industry, but in the next ten years, there is likely to be more change
African American-Led Grocery to Open Soon in Detroit
The Detroit People’s Food Co-op – projected to open in February at 8324 Woodward Ave. in Detroit’s North End –
Interconnected Set of Greenways and Blueways to Create New Southeast Michigan Trail
There’s the Appalachian Trail in the East, the Pacific Rim Trail in the West, and the Continental Divide Trail in
Recycling Rates in Michigan Are At an All-Time High
According to a recent press conference from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), recycling in the
MGM Grand Casino: Systems, Recycling, and Goals Are Key to Sustainability Efforts
MGM Grand Detroit is one of three casino resort hotels in Detroit and one of four in the Detroit–Windsor area. It is owned by Vici Properties and
SEMCOG Working to Develop Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recently was allocated $1 million to develop a plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Seeks Decarbonization
Michigan’s largest inland port, the Port of Detroit is located on the Detroit River in Wayne County as well as
Vehya – Working to Help Consumers and Businesses Electrify Faster
Detroit-based Vehya is a two-year-old marketplace, which offers services to businesses and individuals looking to adopt EV technology. SBN Detroit
Dunamis – Creating Solutions for Energy Efficiencies While Working to Bring Opportunities to Communities of Color
Dunamis Clean Energy Partners LLC is a green-energy firm specializing in electric vehicle charger and LED lighting manufacturing; energy efficiency
TED Countdown Summit – Detroit
Last week, over 800 global innovators business executives, scientists, policymakers, next-generation leaders, artists, activists, and more convened in Detroit to
Working to Sequester Carbon Within Urban Wood
According to Tiffany Giacobazzi, Ann Arbor urban forestry & natural resources planning coordinator the Ann Arbor Forestry Department, the city
Banking With a Sustainability Mission
BETH CORREA, DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY, FLAGSTAR BANK, AND A LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK DETROIT Flagstar Bank
AECOM, Building the Economy, Sustainability Through Infrastructure
The work of AECOM Great Lakes Inc., which moved its primary office housing about 75 employees to Detroit last year,
Three Strategies for Developing Current and Future Sustainability, ESG Leaders
A common challenge for every business committed to sustainability is recruiting, retaining, and developing the right talent. Companies in Southeast
A Focus on Housing and Commercial Corridor Stabilization
Detroit native and Councilwoman Latisha Johnson has been active in the community for 15 years and represents Detroit City Council
Programmatic Grantmaking and Social Investing in Detroit
The Kresge Foundation in Detroit works to collaborate with cross-sector partners to promote and expand long-term, equitable opportunities in Kresge’s
DTE Energy’s Agenda for Mitigating Climate Change
SHAWN PATTERSON, VP, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY, DTE ENERGY, AND MEMBER OF THE SBND LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE, SHARES HIS PERSPECTIVE ON
Focusing on Equity for Business Purpose
At the beginning of June, 1,500 business, government, and community leaders convened at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 43rd Mackinac Policy
Improved Green Loan Access for Detroit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents
In 2009, the State of Michigan created the nation’s first nonprofit “green bank” called Michigan Saves. The organization provides credit
The Inflation Reduction Act – How Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Can Benefit
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes $500 billion in new spending and tax breaks targeted toward climate change, clean
Sustainability Progress in Oakland County
Erin Quetell became Oakland County’s first chief environmental sustainability officer in 2021 after working for four years as the City
How the UN Summits on Climate Change and Biodiversity Affect Our World
Global leaders met in Egypt in November 2022 to attend the COP27 Summit on Climate Change and again in December
Small Business Role in Sustainability is Largely Untapped
WAFA DINARO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OF THE NEW ECONOMY INITIATIVE, AND A LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK DETROIT During
Sustainability Business Network Detroit, One Year In
Sustainable Business Network Detroit was formed a year ago out of a study conducted by Erb Family Foundation and is
An Interview with Detroit’s New Director of Sustainability
Jack Akinlosotu, Detroit’s new director of sustainability, sees sustainability opportunities in Detroit’s large geography, mobility industry focus, and other characteristics
A Social Investment Model Designed to Give Power to Residents and Local Businesses
Rishi Moudgil leads the GreenLight Fund of Detroit, a locally driven, cross-sector, community-centered model to collectively identify critical paths to
University of Michigan President Santa Ono Expands on Sustainability Agenda at SBND event
University of Michigan President Santa Ono has put sustainability and fighting climate change among his top priorities since he assumed
The Nature Conservancy of Michigan – Working at the Intersection of Economic Development, Nature, and Sustainability
The Nature Conservancy in Michigan recently released its 2022 Michigan Conservation Results Report that outlines the work it is doing
Eastern Michigan University – Steam Heat, Solar Panels, and a Recent Bronze STARS Rating
Eastern Michigan University approaches sustainability through a systemized framework and a community-derived mindset that together drive several sustainability initiatives and
Steam Heat, Detroit Thermal, and Powering Greater Downtown Detroit
For more than 100 years, Detroit Thermal has served many of Detroit’s buildings, including GM Renaissance Center, Huntington Place, Fox
Energy Savings Plus Workforce Development Aids Companies, Students
The Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Michigan Technological University and Henry Ford College, offers
Creating a Closed-Loop Supply Chain for Recycling in Michigan
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is working to grow a Michigan circular economy through recycling. Matt
Mitigating Climate Risks to Michigan’s Forestry Industry
More than half of Michigan is forested, with 20 million acres making up a vital part of the state’s landscape.
Joe Louis Greenway Project Aims to Transform Abandoned Rail Corridor into 27.5-Mile Recreational Pathway
The Joe Louis Greenway is a 27.5-mile pathway that will connect 23 neighborhoods and the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland
Working at the intersection of Business, Education, and Research for a More Sustainable World
The Erb Institute at the University of Michigan has a mission to create a sustainable world through the power of
Michigan Green Communities is Moving Community Sustainability Initiatives Forward
Established in 2009, Michigan Green Communities (MGC) is a statewide sustainability assistance program that works to embed sustainability into municipal
Consumers Energy’s PowerMIFleet Program Grows to 50+ Companies
Consumers Energy launched its PowerMIFleet program 19 months ago to augment its existing PowerMIDrive. The latter program, launched in 2019,
DTE Talks About the Challenges and Opportunities in Building and Adopting EV Infrastructure
Widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption is crucial for achieving climate goals. However, the pace of EV adoption varies significantly across
Helping Detroiters Create New Businesses for a More Equitable World
Jerry Davis, Gilbert & Ruth Whitaker Professor of Management and faculty director of Business+Impact at the Michigan Ross School of
Working to Reduce Packaging’s Environmental Impact
According to information from the University Research Corridor – Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University –
With 110,000 Jobs and $5 Billion in Wages, Michigan’s Outdoor Rec Industry Continues to Grow
With 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20.3 million acres of forests, 1,300 miles of designated mountain bike and bicycle
Reconnecting Communities and Bringing Sustainable Infrastructure Opportunities to the Future
The conversion of I-375 into an urban boulevard is a profoundly meaningful project that will replace the divide that leveled
A New Boulevard for Social Justice, Connectivity, and Economic Impact
The development of I-375, the extension of I-75 that runs into downtown Detroit, leveled the Black Bottom residential neighborhood and
Working to Make Buildings More Energy Efficient and Comfortable
Kevin McNeely, principal of the McNeely Building Group, is an independent, certified energy rater and energy modeler serving the Great
Through Staffing, Cleaning, and Advocating for the Community, Business Owner is Working to Motivate Detroiters Toward Sustainable Growth
From social justice to getting Detroiters back to work, and even an emerging green dumpster business, Mario Kelly is following
MSU – Driving Future Sustainability Leaders into the Workforce and the World
With the tagline ‘A Better Tomorrow is Up to Us,’ Michigan State University is working to minimize its footprint while
Rockford Construction – Focusing on the Full Life Cycle of Spaces
From real estate development to construction and property management, Rockford Construction has been serving the commercial, multiunit, educational, industrial, healthcare, and retail markets
Cumulus Holds Global Design for Adaptation Conference in Detroit
Cumulus, a global association of art and design education and research, held its annual conference, Design for Adaptation in Detroit
Smart and Unique Sustainability Start-Ups are Making an Impact in Southeast Michigan
A hardworking number of Southeast Michigan manufacturing companies and hardware entrepreneurs are getting their start at the Centrepolis Accelerator, a
College for Creative Studies Launches Graduate Program Toward Developing Leaders in Climate Action
In the fall of 2023, the College for Creative Studies will launch Design for Climate Action – a new graduate
A Focus on Decreasing Food Waste in Detroit
Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry Speaks on the Design, Vision, and programming and how it will impact the city of Detroit.
How Does Consumers Energy Activate Around People, the Planet, and Prosperity?
How does Consumers Energy, which provides natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents, with 8,000+
The Centrepolis Accelerator – Working to Grow Manufacturing and Bring Sustainable Opportunities to Michigan
On the campus of Lawrence Technological University, the Centrepolis Accelerator is focused on the growth of Southeast Michigan’s small manufacturers
The Role of Southeast Michigan Colleges and Universities in Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, colleges and universities are in a unique position in that they must approach it from
Dan Carmody, Eastern Market Partnership CEO, Talks About Building Opportunity, Economy and a Stronger Regional Food System
Dan Carmody, Eastern Market Partnership CEO since 2007, spoke with SBN Detroit on the market’s positioning towards sustainable practices. Carmody
Detroit Greenways Coalition’s Todd Scott Talks Greenways and Sustainability
The Detroit Greenways Coalition (DGC) works to promote and build a network of greenways, Complete Streets, and bike lanes that
2030 Districts Network International Summit Held in Detroit
During Oct. 4-6, 2030 District directors and building owners, and members will convene for the 2030 Districts Network International Summit,
How Does Meijer, One of the U.S.’s Largest Private Companies, Approach Sustainability?
SBN Detroit interviews Erik Petrovskis, Director of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability for Meijer, the Michigan-based retailer with more than 250
Detroit Sustainability Action Agenda Framework
In June 2019, the City of Detroit’s Office of Sustainability published the city’s first Sustainability Action Agenda, a strategic roadmap
ROSSETTI Architecture Shares On its Sustainability Practices
SBN Detroit spoke with Paulina Reyes, a registered architect, and designer at ROSSETTI who leads the ROSSETTI Sustainability Lab. In
Pingree Detroit, a Small Business, Laser Focused on the Sustainable Well Being of All Living Things
SBN Detroit spoke with Jarret Alan Schlaff, Pingree Detroit & Pingree Mfg L3C co-founder and CEO. Since 2007, Schlaff has launched
