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WMSBF Hosts 2012 Essay Contest In a maximum of 1,500 words, we invite you to share your personal reflections on what inspires your sense of responsibility, what underscores the commitment you've make in your work life and your home life to contribute to a more sustainable world...and why it's important. Download more information/submission form HERE or contact Lisa Locke at llocke@wmsbf.org. We look forward to hearing from you!! February Monthly Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2012 :: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
University Club, Fifth Third Center
111 W Lyon NW, Suite 1025, Grand Rapids
Renewable Energy Update -- Is There a Future for Sustainable Energy in Michigan? Warner Norcross & Judd attorneys will bring you up to date on developments in the renewable energy field, including hurdles to project development that have become apparent as efforts move from dream to reality. Is the idea of a sustainable energy future possible given the legal, technical, and political realities? Issues that will be discussed include NIMBY litigation, local zoning, the electric grid, and the deadlock in Washington. Rich VanderVeen, founder and president of Mackinaw Power, will discuss current wind projects and share perspectives on the future of wind power.
In order to reduce our environmental impact, please consider alternate transportation strategies. Contact Lisa Locke, llocke@wmsbf.org if you would like help in arranging carpooling.
Space is limited. If you would like to attend this meeting, you must register by email to llocke@wmsbf.org by Monday, February 6. Also, please help ensure an accurate headcount - and associated luncheon expenses - by notifying Lisa of cancellations no later than the Friday morning before. Cost of attending is $10 for members. Cost to non-members has increased to $15.00. Payment may be made by cash or check at the event or by credit card in advance using this link, also at the left. A $1 additional processing charge is included for credit card payments. |
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October 29, 2011;;10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drug Take Back Day
Metro Health Hospital
5900 Byron Center SW, Wyoming
Drop off ALL expired or unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and controlled substances. Unused or expired prescription medications lead to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Proper disposal of unused drugs helps keep people safe – and it’s good for the environment. Check out metrohealth.net for details and additional drop off locations around town. Brought to you as part of Metro Health’s Sustainability Programs.
November 12, 2011:: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food Matters: A Clinical Education and Advocacy Program
What Clinicians Need to Know About Our Food System to Help Ensure Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Families and a Healthy Planet
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, East Auditorium
100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
What we eat profoundly impacts our health, the health of our communities and our environment. Obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, childhood cancer and other chronic diseases are the costly consequences of our current consumption patterns—costly in terms of human well-being and in health care expenditures.
Join area experts and national leaders in sustainable nutrition to learn practical ways for health care professionals to become leaders and advocates for a food system that promotes public and environmental health.
The cost to attend is $75 per person.
Sponsored by Spectrum Health, in partnership with Health Care Without Harm.
With questions, contact Josh Miller, coordinator, sustainability, Spectrum Health, at 616.391.5125, or Hillary Bisnett, program director, Healthy Food in Health Care, Ecology Center, at 734.369.9282. To register, visit http://www.spectrumhealth.org/body.cfm?id=3152 <http://www.spectrumhealth.org/body.cfm?id=3152> . |
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