Resources

The resources compiled within these pages are intended to help businesses and individuals to learn, share and discuss best practices of sustainability and the triple bottom line by promoting resources throughout Michigan and around the nation.

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Project Light Change

If 5,000 residents in Grand Haven were to switch out just one incandescent bulb for an Energy Star qualified 13-watt EarthBulb from Muskegon-based EarthTronics, it would prevent over 3,400,000 lbs of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from going into the environment and save about $235,000.

Last Fall, Project Light Change set out to change perceptions about compact fluorescent light bulbs by delivering one free CFL bulb, along with information on the benefits of the bulbs, to every home in the City of Grand Haven. The initiative was a project of West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Earthtronics’ Green Ribbon Program.

Source: Project Light Change, www.projectlightchange.org

Did you know?

In 2007, Grand Rapids was recognized by United Nations University as a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) in education for sustainable development. Grand Rapids is one of 61 cities worldwide that has been recognized.
Vision: “…To make sustainable development a visible reality to all citizens through making education for sustainable development become second nature.”

What is the EPA Doing?

Dozens of EPA programs, policy tools, and incentives assist governments, businesses, communities, and individuals to be good stewards of the environment, make sustainable choices, and manage resources effectively.

View all their programs or find out how you can help