Big Head Farm
Contact: Karen Warner
Service: A small family farm using organic and sustainable growing techniques. Established in 2009 we grow a variety of vegetables, including some heritage veggies, herbs, fruit and some flowers. We offer CSA shares for veggies and fruits a la cart and we have on farm market. You can find out more about what we are growing this season and our CSA shares on our website at www.bigheadfarm.com
Farm visits are welcomed and encouraged. Just give us a call first to make sure we are home, thanks! Sustainable Achievements: Our farm is MEAEP certified for Cropping System. Our blueberries and vegetables are certified organic by MOSA and our apples are currently in transition to organic.
Address: 3835 Pier Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: 269-605-9527
Email:karen@bigheadfarm.com
Website: www.bigheadfarm.com
Garden to Table, New Buffalo
Owner:Paula Bartholome Service: Garden to Table promotes local food and food issues through its blog, workshops and communication strategy and support. Phone: 269-240-4100 Email: gardentotableinfo@gmail.com Website: Garden-Table.blogspot.com
Green Spirit Farms LLC Contact: Dan Kluko Service: Our business concept is to use the Volksgarden Rotary Garden units in a multi level system (referred to as a Rotary Vertical Growing Station or RVGS) as well as a multi level tray system (referred to as a Vertical Growing Station or VGS) growing organic produce near large urban markets reusing older vacant or under utilized industrial or commercial buildings. This approach using this technology will provide several harvests per year of organic vegetables grown "extremely local". This approach will significantly reduce transportation and supply chain management costs and offset large quantities of carbon by locating the farm near the markets where people consume the food, versus in remote growing locations. This approach using the Omega Garden technology uses significantly less water than conventional farming and typical hydroponic growing systems. The Green Spirit Farms Organic Vertical Farm will eliminate agricultural run off and associated soil erosion impacts improving water quality by eliminating these primary sources of water pollution. We can operate sustainably 24/7 and simultaneously reduce the "carbon footprint" associated with traditional food supply. Our approach eliminates unforeseen severe weather events that negatively impact yields of high value vegetable crops (such as floods, drought and early frost) resulting in more stable production and stellar risk management - year round. We will grow our vegetables using carbon neutral or renewable energy and offer our expertise to others who desire to have fresh, pesticide free vegetables year round. Sustainability Video:
Improvisational Farmer LLC Owner: Julie M. Cowie Service: We grow vegetables, raise chickens, keep our beef cows happy, and make jams and healthy snacks with local fruit. We network with a lot of local folks and collect additional items produced by our farmer friends. Address: 876 1/2 Blue Star Highway South Haven, MI 49090 Phone: 269-639-1970 Email:julie@ImproveFarmer.com Website:www.ImprovFarmer.com
Michigan Grape Society, Baroda
Contact: Mike DeSchaaf, President Service: Non-profit association focused on education on grape production Phone: 269-326-0430 Email: lmswinegrowers@gmail.com
ARCHITECTURE:
Wightman and Associates Benton Habor. Contact: Christopher J Brayak, Architect. Service : With several LEED design professional, Wightman and Associates, Inc. has emerged as a sustainable site and building design leader. We also provide residential and commercial energy audits and analysis. Phone : 269-927-0100 Email: admin@wightman-assoc.com
Website: www.wightman-assoc.com COMPOSTING:
CONSTRUCTION:
Powell Construction Services, LLC
Owner: Greg Powell
Service: 100% Green Construction, using Green Built Michigan and National Association of Home builders Standards, with 3rd party testing and documentation of performance.Green Built homes are awarded points for conservation techniques and the use of "green" materials and practices. So not only do you save money, breath cleaner air, live in a more durable structure, but you also can sleep better at night knowing you did your part to keep our environment clean Address: 3531 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: 269-556-1111 Email:gpowell@powell-construction.com Website: www.powell-construction.com
CONSULTING:
Green Connection, Inc. St. Joseph. Owner: Becky Kliss, LEED AP O & M, Service:Provides consulting services to businesses on a variety of sustainability areas including, but not limited to: Waste Stream Audits, Implementing Recycling Programs, LEED-EB consulting & tracking, Green Cleaning programs, etc. Phone: 269-849-6226 Email:Becky@GreenConnectionInc.com Website: GreenConnectionInc.com
Prism Science & Technology, Inc., St. Joseph Owner: Mark Seaman, Principal Service: Environmental assessment and remediation/cleanup, brownfields, natural resources consulting (wetlands, endangered species, erosion, sand dunes, ponds) Phone: 269-983-5775 Email: mcseaman@prismscitech.com Website: prismscitech.com
Villa Environmental, Benton Harbor Owner: Rick Villa, President Service: Full-service environmental, health and safety consultants. Inspect, assess and test the air for mold, contaminants or other known or potential hazards. Inspect and test for asbestos, lead paint, soil contamination, water quality, clean air act services and more. Phone: 269-927-2434 Email:RVilla@VillaEnv.com Website:VillaEnv.com
CONSUMER APPLIANCES:
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor. Contact:Georgina Mang, Supply Chain Project Analyst Service: Heavy focus on enviromental friendly practices and efficient use of resources through both its products and processes. Whirlpool sells over 390 Energy Star appliances, more than any other manufacturer. Whirlpool strives to operate in a sustainable manner. 4 LEED warehouses were open in 2009 and LEED gold certified headquarters in 2012. 80% of Whirlpool carriers are currently SmartWay certified, increasing logistics network's energy efficiency while reducing carbon dioxide. Whirlpool products are Energy Star qualified and built with sustainability in mind. Phone: 269-923-6962 Email: Georgina_S_Mang@whirlpool.com Website: www.whirlpoolcorp.com
DRY CLEANERS
Eco-Logical Cleaners Owners: Nancy & Dave Baiers Service:Garment cleaning without the use of PERC which is used in traditional dry cleaners.
We provide reusable nylon bags for our regular customers to cut down on the use
of the 100% recyclable plastic bags. We also provide hanger boxes and encourage
our customers to recycle them with us. Phone: 269-983-3764
Email: eco-logicalcleaners@att.net
Website: www.eco-logicalcleaners.com
EDUCATION: Van Buren Conservation District, Paw Paw Contact: Kim Sinclair Service: The Van Buren Conservation district promotes the conservation of natural resources through partnerships by providing public education, demonstrations and technical assistance while working together for future generations. Specific services and programs provided include: annual tree and native plant sales, watershed protection projects, groundwater stewardship, irrigation scheduling, conservation practice consulting, farm equipment rentals, local food and farm guide, educational workshops and field days, farm bill program assistance and Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Programs (MAEAP). Phone: 269-657-4030 ext 5 Email: kimberly.sinclair@mi.nacdnet.net Website: vanburencd.org
AEP-Indiana Michigan PowerBridgman Contact: Dave Lefor, Corporate Communications Representative Service: Indiana Michigan Power provides power to over 127,000 customers in Southwest Michigan. Nearly 40 percent of Indiana Michigan Power's electricity is produced emission free from nuclear, hydro and wind. Phone: 269-465-1601
Email:cookinfo@aep.com
Website: www.cookinfo.com
ENGINEERING:
Wightman and Associates Benton Habor. Contact: Christopher J Brayak, Architect. Service: With several LEED design professional, Wightman and Associates, Inc. has emerged as a sustainable site and building design leader. We also provide residential and commercial energy audits and analysis.
Phone: 269-927-0100 Email: admin@wightman-assoc.com
Website: www.wightman-assoc.com
FINANCE / BANKING:
Chemical Bank St. Joseph Contact: Candy Keysor-Oudman, Vice President and Trust Officer Service: Reduces its impact on the environment by the secure dual shredding and recycling of its confidential, and non-confidential, paper products, by striving to purchase recycled office products, and by making available to its staff and customers, electronic options to reduce paper consumption. Chemical Bank is committed to the ongoing research of additional options to reduce its energy consumption and impact on the environment.
Phone: 269-983-3791 Email:candy-oudman@chemicalbankmi.com Website:www.ChemicalBankMI.com
Honor Credit Union Contact: Scott McFarland Phone: (269) 983.6357 Website: www.honorcu.com
GOVERNMENT:
Berrien County Government St. Joseph Contact: Jill Adams, Berrien County Environmental Specialist Service: Coordinates recycling collection programs for difficult to recycle materials and offers waste reduction and recycling educational materials. Check out the Berrien County Recycling Guide on the website. Phone: 269-983-7111, ext 8234 Email: jadams@berriencounty.org Website: www.berriencounty.org/recycle
GREEN ROOFS:
HEALTHCARE:
HEATING / COOLING -HVAC:
HOME PRODUCTS-GREEN: Better Choices Better Lives
Contact: Chris White, Owner Service: Still Light helps people convert their homes and businesses to "green", non-toxic sustainably sourced cleaning and personal care products at 30-40% less than grocery or drug store prices. Phone: 269-208-1020 Email: CTWhite@wedeliverwellness.com Website: WhiteTeamforBCBL.com
LANDSCAPING:
LEED AP's:
Whirlpool Corporation,Benton Harbor. Contact: Georgina Mang, Supply Chain Project Analyst Service: Heavy focus on enviromental friendly practices and efficient use of resources through both its products and processes. Whirlpool sells over 390 Energy Star appliances, more than any other manufacturer. Whirlpool strives to operate in a sustainable manner. Four LEED warehouses were opened in 2009 and the LEED gold certified headquarters in 2012. 80% of Whirlpool carriers are currently SmartWay certified, increasing logistics network's energy efficiency while reducing carbon dioxide. Whirlpool products are Energy Star qualified and built with sustainability in mind. Phone: 269-923-6962 Email:Georgina_S_Mang@whirlpool.com Website:www.whirlpoolcorp.com
MANUFACTURING:
PortionPac Corporation Contact: Louise Valentin Service: For us, being a leader in sustainability means considering the impact of everything we do, across all our operations. Sustainable thinking permeates our entire company. It’s in our systems, our solutions, our facility and our founding principles. PortionPac has always seen sustainability as an opportunity: a way to differentiate us from the competition and a chance to do our part. With our pre-measured packaging, safer product systems, and on-going education, PortionPac’s sustainable solutions help improve people’s health, the environment and our customers’ bottom line. Phone: 312-226-0400 ex 5295 Email:lvalentin@portionpaccorp.com Website:www.portonpacorp.com
REAL ESTATE :
Berrien County PropertiesBuchanan Contact: Paul Dumke, Realtor, ABR, E-Pro Service: Consulting, sales and marketing to help the consumer identify and find the value in green and energy efficient homes and commercial properties. Phone: 269-921-1125 Email: pdumke007@gmail.com Website: www.berriencountyproperties.com
Prairie Real Estate Group, LLC Contact: Mike Harris, Controller Service: Commercial real estate firm focused on the redevelopment of historically significant buildings throughout the Midwest for the purpose of leasing great space to quality tenants. Phone: 312-829-1144 Email:wmharris@prairiegroup.com Website: www.theprairiegroup.com
RECREATION:
RECYCLING SERVICES:
Michiana Recycling & Disposal Services Niles Contact: Christel Hardy, Inside Commercial Sales Service: FREE recycling pickup for ALL Residential and Commercial customers. Yardwaste pickup for ALL Residential and Commercial customers Phone: 269-684-0900 / 800-722-9710 Email: Christel@michianarecyclinganddisposal.com Website:www.michianarecyclinganddisposal.com
Reliable Disposal, Inc. (Republic Services, Inc) Stevensville Contact: Robert Havenga, General Manager Southwest Michigan Service: Market leader in LEED certified demonlition and construction services as well as single stream residential and commercial recycling. Reliable Disposal has a complete set of solutions for any of your wast and recycling needs. Phone: 269-465-5513 Email: republicservices.com
Website: www.reliabledisposal.com
RENEWABLE ENERGY:
RESTAURANTS: The Buck - Burgers & Brew St. Joseph Contact: Ken Kozminski Service: The Buck fills an unfilled niche in the community for a "local" place for a great burger, sandwich, salad and beer. Their goal is to be a destination that tailors to a very diverse group of customers - family-friendly to young professionals - that will enjoy their time at the restaurant at an affordable price. Surrounded by one of the richest agricultural regions, The Buck will also focus on local products like beer and wine and local ingredients, fresh from our communities. Phone: 269-281-0320 Website: www.eatatthebuck.com
REUSE SHOPS:
SURVEYING:
Wightman and Associates Benton Habor. Contact: Christopher J Brayak, Architect. Service: With several LEED design professional, Wightman and Associates, Inc. has emerged as a sustainable site and building design leader. We also provide residential and commercial energy audits and analysis. Phone: 269-927-0100 Email: admin@wightman-assoc.com
Website: www.wightman-assoc.com
TRANSPORTATION:
UTILITY:
AEP-Indiana Michigan Power: Bridgman Contact: Dave Lefor, Corporate Communications Representative Service: Indiana Michigan Power provides power to over 127,000 customers in Southwest Michigan. Nearly 40 percent of Indiana Michigan Power's electricity is produced emission free from nuclear, hydro and wind. Phone: 269-465-1601 Email:cookinfo@aep.com Website: www.cookinfo.com
