Professional Associations
The following is a list of professional associations that are committed to promoting sustainable business practices. Not all associations are included here. To submit an association for inclusion, please use the contact us form.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices.
Sustainable Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids is now recognized as a city committed to creating a new municipal government paradigm built on local solutions, stakeholder involvement, regional collaboration, and community reinvestment.
The Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition (MASC) acknowledges existing initiatives undertaken by both the private and public sectors that incorporate the values of Sustainability.
West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) is a non-profit, 501C3 organization working to protect and enhance West Michigan’s natural and human environments by translating the concerns of people into positive action.
The West Michigan Sustainable Purchasing Consortium (WMSPC) is committed to developing and providing access to professional procurement contracts that support sustainable purchasing in the West Michigan community.
The Community Sustainability Partnership is a coalition of businesses, community members, and city administrations to facilitate the sharing of information, combination of strengths, and to take advantage of opportunities.
The 3 E's Initiative brings together residents, businesses, organizations, educational institutions and local government towards a common goal - to make Holland/Zeeland a sustainable community.
The Ecology Center (EC) is a membership-based, nonprofit environmental organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sustainable Lansing is a coalition of citizens, businesses, local government, and community and environmental groups concerned to shape a sustainable future for the greater Lansing area.
The Eco-Learning Center strives to provide leadership, scientific research, study, education, guidance and promotion of living sustainably on the land, in diverse communities, and in natural balance with the Great Lakes Bio-region.
Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council (NMEAC) is the Grand Traverse region’s oldest and best-known grassroots environmental advocacy organization.
Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) is an alliance of governmental units in the Grand Rapids, Michigan metropolitan area that are appointed to plan for the growth and development, improve the quality of the communities life, and coordinate governmental services.
West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) is a non-profit, 501C3 organization working to protect and enhance West Michigan’s natural and human environments by translating the concerns of people into positive action.
The Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) is a multidisciplinary research organization.
The MICHIGAN DEQ "AIR" pages provide information on monitoring, air toxics, assessment & planning, emissions, permits, rules, enforcement, and business clean air assistance.
Business Forums
Michigan's sustainable business forums use the triple bottom line to develop successful business strategies promoting long term growth, responsible environmental management, and social equity.
There are five sustainable business forums in Michigan. They are:
- The Northwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
- The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
- The Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
- The Saginaw Bay Sustainable Business Partnership
- The Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum