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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department continues to promote waste reduction, recycling and safe disposal options for residents of the County.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Hundreds of community members celebrated Earth Day Saturday, while teaching the importance of going green.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A group of Northwestern Michigan College students are going green for a unique class project focused on raising awareness for Habitat for Humanity and the organization's new Depot Neighborhood project.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Like many schools, Suttons Bay has had to make heavy budget cuts in the last few years. So to help reduce future cuts they're turning to the latest in green technology.

Sunday, November 07, 2010  Hundreds of people showed up in Traverse City on Sunday for the ‘Go Clean and Go Green’ event.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Green business owners face a few unique challenges as they make efforts to reduce their impact on the environment, but also say the experience can be rewarding.

Monday, November 02, 2009  Organizers want you to use the extra hour you gain on Daylight Savings Time to think about ways you can protect the environment, and reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Thursday, October 22, 2009  Rebates and incentives from utilities companies are helping residents save money on improvements to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Thursday, October 15, 2009  Using a lower thermostat setting, sealing windows and doors, and insulating windows are just a few simple things you can do to reduce your heat usage this winter.

Friday, October 02, 2009  A new degree program being offered next spring will focus on renewable energy systems, but will also integrate construction technology courses.

Thursday, September 24, 2009  Blinds, Curtains, and Plastic Window Wrap are a few affordable ways to keep heat in your home this winter, which can reduce energy costs.

Thursday, September 10, 2009  Using certain colors, materials, and designs in a home can increase the amount of heat it gets from the sun.  Using passive solar design can help cut down on energy usage and costs, especially during the winter months.

Thursday, August 27, 2009  Recycled building materials are not just eco-friendly.  They can add character and unique charm to a home and often cost less than buying new materials.

Thursday, August 13, 2009  A new program at NMC offers education and training for green careers.  The first class will be completing their coursework this week.  From here, they can become energy auditors or work as quality control.  Many of the students came into the program through Michigan's No Worker Left Behind program, which assists displaced workers with new education and training.

Thursday, July 23, 2009  The Michigan Interfaith Power and Light Group, with a Grant from DTE Energy, is providing MIchigan churches with energy audits as a first step to making the buildings more energy efficient.