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Legislature considers lifting yard waste ban

Legislature considers lifting yard waste ban

A bill making its way through the legislature would change Michigan's ban on yard waste in landfills.

Holland wood pellet company booming

Holland wood pellet company booming

A Holland business that turns wood chips into fuel pellets for heating is experiencing a growth spurt. Michigan Wood Pellet Fuel is increasing production and tripling its workforce to keep up.

Turkey waste powers mill in Howard City

Turkey waste powers mill in Howard City

A West Michigan business is now running on turkey waste. It is the area's first commercial biomass alternative energy system and it went online today.

Community members invited to 'Green Gathering' in Grand Rapids

Community members invited to 'Green Gathering' in Grand Rapids

The city of Grand Rapids continues to pave the way for a greener future.

Grand Rapids residents encouraged to take a drink from the tap

Grand Rapids residents encouraged to take a drink from the tap

Mayor George Heartwell said Tuesday that residents are going to be encouraged to forego bottled water in lieu of tap water.  The motive is to reduce the waste created by bottled water and that tap water is also healthier.

Grand Valley wind turbine research heads into Lake Michigan

Grand Valley wind turbine research heads into Lake Michigan

The school's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center is planning to put a floating platform on the lake with instruments to examine how a turbine would work on one of the Great Lakes.

Congress sets aside $1M for green research at WMU

Congress sets aside $1M for green research at WMU

Congress has set aside $1 million for Western Michigan University's green engineering program to research the development of more environmentally friendly manufacturing.

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids - South gets LEED certification

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids - South gets LEED certification

A hotel on the Metro Health Village campus is recognized for its environmentally friendly efforts.

Wyoming home part of solar open house tour

Wyoming home part of solar open house tour

Glen Swanson's home provides a learning labratory for people who want to try powering their homes with photovoltaic energy. 

Whitehall company helps clean up Muskegon

Whitehall company helps clean up Muskegon

Morning showers didn't keep a massive cleanup in downtown Muskegon from taking place.

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