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• Sustainable Communities | FAQ
  • Energy Conservation
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West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum

The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum was founded in 1994 under the auspices of WMEAC. The forum is a non-profit organization of area companies united in their commitment to the principle of environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable commerce, a concept known today as the “Triple Bottom Line”.

The mission of the forum is to promote business practices that demonstrate environmental stewardship, economic vitality and social responsibility.

Membership represents a broad cross-section of large area industries and small businesses.WMSBF shares their knowledge base through monthly meetings featuring guest speakers, periodic seminars and conferences, and special projects.

WMSBF believes that a balance must be struck between economic prosperity, social equity and a healthy environment. Further, we believe that the business community can and should take the lead in finding and preserving this balance.

WMSBF

Action Items

Great Lakes Great Michigan is a campaign to bring Michigan’s laws in line with the Great Lakes Compact, a regional agreement among the 8 Great Lakes States to preserve, protect and restore our Great Lakes. Take Action! Participate in the campaign at their website.

Clean Kent County - Every day an estimated 1 million gallons of untreated waste from toilets and household drains is discharged from Kent County’s failing septic systems. Clean Kent County is a campaign to improve Kent County’s efforts to address this growing issue. To learn more or get involved contact Shawn Wessel at swessell@wmeac.org.

Hispanic Environmental Health Webpage The EPA has launched a new site in Spanish, for Hispanic U.S. residents. It provides information on environmental issues and their effects.