Recycling Recharge: Get Up to Date With Kent County’s New Recycling Guide

By Grace Hasley, Eco-Journalism Intern for West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC). Most of the time, what we can and can’t recycle hides in our subconscious and we don’t always…

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WMEAC Urges Environmental Safeguards for Data Centers in Michigan’s Pending Legislation

By Emma Oonk, Environmental Policy Intern. June 6, 2024 WMEAC hosted a press conference earlier this week at Michigan's largest data center, Switch Grand Rapids, highlighting concerns with pending legislation…

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WMEAC Receives Support from Community Foundation for Muskegon County for Recycling Initiative

By Tanya Cabala, WMEAC's Lakeshore Outreach Organizer Muskegon, MI. May 9, 2024 – West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) is pleased to announce that it has received support from the…

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Cleaning up the Grand River, Regional Mayors host 19th Annual Cleanup

By: Lauren Formosa, WMEAC Intern Photos by: Brianna Kilgore of Created with Bri Photography West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) wrapped up a successful week of large-scale community engagement to…

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New Effort to Kickstart Recycling in Muskegon County Gets State Support!

By: Tanya Cabala, WMEAC Lakeshore Outreach Coordinator There was some skepticism last year when West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) announced its intention to work toward improving residential recycling in…

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WMEAC, along with other organizations, gives a tour of community stormwater management project to Representative Peter Meijer

By: Sarah Barney Photos for this piece were submitted by Elaine Sterrett Isely from WMEAC, Rick Treur from Representative Meijer's office, and Raul Alverez from WellDesign Studio   West Michigan’s…

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White Lake Area Climate Activists lead the City of Montague to declare a Climate Emergency

Written by Sarah Gibes; Photo courtesy Tamara Horne (Tamara Horne, left; Lori Heinz Coleman, right) When the White Lake Area Climate Action Council (WLACAC) first met, they connected through their…

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The John Ball Zoo Continues to Inspire with its Sustainability Efforts and Awards

Written By: Skyla Jewell-Hammie At the beginning of October, Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo was awarded the West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year by the West Michigan Sustainable Business…

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