Sustainability

UPWARD Initiatives take local economy to new heights

Neil Moran Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Often you read about a study being done to improve this or that and you never hear anything more about it. UPWARD Initiatives is using a study done in 2009 to bring together 180 volunteers to improve the quality of life for residents of the Upper Peninsula and two counties in Wisconsin.

Drink, eat and be merry! How to pair your local meal with a local craft beer

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, April 24, 2013

When it comes to truly enjoying a meal, it takes not only outstanding food, but outstanding drink, too. People almost always turn to wine when thinking of a great pairing, but you don't have to. There are so many tasty, locally-crafted brews to be had and paired with any kind of meal, especially with the industry starting to boom here in the Upper Peninsula.

Malone's Lens: Rays of light

Shawn Malone Wednesday, March 20, 2013

It's amazing what nature can do, isn't it? Take, for example, this shot that Shawn Malone snagged of light shining through snow, taken near St. Ignace.

Art culture adds to a sense of place in Marquette

Lucy Hough Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The internet is making it easier for artists in the Upper Peninsula to thrive in such a rural area. Writer Lucy Hough finds out what art culture looks like here in the U.P. and how it builds community.

Local food in local mouths: U.P. food hubs to be created

Jeff Barr Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The U.P. Food Exchange is a new community food system being put in place over the next 15 months to establish ways for U.P. farmers to get their products to local buyers.

Biogenic Reagents provides jobs, clean energy to the region

Neil Moran Wednesday, February 13, 2013

An alternative energy company at K.I. Sawyer taps local wood products to produce a clean, cost-effective alternative to coal while adding job opportunities for the Marquette area.

Malone's Lens: U.P. 200 returns this weekend

Shawn Malone Wednesday, February 13, 2013

One of the things we look forward to seeing through photographer Shawn Malone's lens each year is the U.P. 200 sled dog races, which are an amazing view into a true U.P. original event.

Three Michigan companies help keep state pushing forward in alternative energies

Joe Baur Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Investments in alternative energy have made Michigan a leader nationwide, but more incentives are needed to continue encouraging growth. Second Wave spoke with state leaders in renewable energy to better understand the field.

The Nerdwood Project: Environmentally friendly building in the Copper Country

Joe Baur Wednesday, December 05, 2012

A Keweenaw Peninsula couple took on a big building project to create their green dream home, and now are sharing their knowledge with others.

A U.P. Gift Guide: How to shop local for the holidays

Kim Eggleston Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Shopping local means stronger communities, successful small businesses and a more sustainable economy. But the holidays can tempt the most well-meaning of shoppers into the commercial rush. Here's a handy gift guide, pointing you to plenty of gift items made here in the U.P. and available from small, locally-owned businesses.