January 2016 Photos
Week of Jan 25, 2016
Each month at the Green Garage we measure our waste, water, and energy so that we can understand and work to reduce our environmental footprint. Here are our most recent waste numbers, contrasted to an industry standard of 13 lbs/waste per person. See the rest of our sustainability reporting here.
Congratulations to Green Garage alum Chad Dickinson of Dickinson By Design on being awarded a Motor City Match grant to rehabilitate his building in northwest Detroit! Way to go, Chad!
Week of Jan 18, 2016
On Monday, Jan 18 from 3-5, we held our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. reflection, during which the wider community was invited to join the Green Garage in reflecting on Dr. King's legacy in our world today.
Week of Jan 11, 2016
The Green Garage's Sarah Schnell showing off the first batch of compost made by the worms she's managing this season in the GG basement! Way to go, Sarah!
A closer look at the first batch -- we think the gardens are going to love it!
Week of Jan 4, 2016
Congratulations to Rob St. Mary of business-in-residence Patronicity! His book The Orbit Magazine Anthology has been named a Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan! And the best part? The book was originally funded by Patronicity!
A key component of a sustainable community is a robust transit ecosystem, and this month at the Green Garage, we're devoting all four of our Friday community lunches to this crucial topic.
