Our Friends
Thankfully there is a growing number of organizations who share our goal to live in harmony with nature. Learn how we’re working together toward this common goal. When you click on a logo below, a small text window will appear and you will have the option to visit that website.
US Green Building Council
A non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation.
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AIA - American Institute of Architects
The AIA is the voice of the architecture profession. Based in Washington, D.C., the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.
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Green Building Initiative
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for residential and commercial construction.
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Green Seal
An independent non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the manufacture, purchase, and use of envionmentally responsible products and services.
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Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
Our mission is to unite and inspire the building industry toward higher performance—through education, outreach, advocacy and the mutual exchange of ideas. Our vision is to dramatically improve the long-term performance and value of buildings by advancing a whole building approach to design, construction and operation.
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Environmental Protection Agency: EPA
EPA’s mission is to protect human health and the natural environment. To ensure that EPA's buildings and practices reflect our mission, the Agency implements a range of strategies to reduce the environmental impact of its facilities and operations, from building new, environmentally sustainable structures to improving the energy efficiency of older buildings.
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Energy Star
A joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
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Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids
The Home & Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids (HBAGGR) is an organization of diverse professionals providing quality homes, buildings, renovations, products and services for the entire region. The HBAGGR is committed to excellence and continuous improvement through adherence to ethical practices, community involvement, advocacy and education.
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Earth Day Network
We seek to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. We pursue our mission through education, politics, events, and consumer activism.
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West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)
Our mission is to lead environmental protection in west Michigan by inspiring action. Our vision is a healthy, thriving community where environmental, social and economic systems are balanced and sustainable. We are housed in a building recognized by the US Green Building Council as the first double-gold LEED certified building in the U. S.
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The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Brings our members high quality programs to ensure a safe community, learning opportunities to help us thrive in a diverse workplace and a system for developing a network of community leaders.
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Local First
We encourage the development of a vibrant, sustainable west Michigan economy by promoting local business and environmental kinship through education, support and collaboration.
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Rocky Mountain Institute
Rocky Mountain Institute® (RMI) is a nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources so that companies, governments and organizations are more efficient, make more money and do less harm to the environment.
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FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.