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Detroit Zoo Decks the Halls with Green this Holiday Season

Posted on December 5, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is dreaming of a green Christmas – and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa – by incorporating elements of its Greenprint sustainability plan into Detroit Zoo events and operations this holiday season. The Zoo’s … Continue reading →

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Detroit Zoo Wraps Up Energy Efficiency Improvement Project

Posted on January 9, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – As part of its Greenprint sustainability plan, the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has completed a 14-month energy efficiency improvement project at the Detroit Zoo. The $2 million project, which began in September 2012, promises to save … Continue reading →

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Changes on Tap for Bottled Water Sales at Detroit Zoo

Posted on August 9, 2013 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo hopes to wean its visitors off the bottle. As part of the Detroit Zoological Society’s (DZS) Greenprint sustainability plan, the Zoo has launched a three-year initiative to discontinue the sale and use of … Continue reading →

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It’s Easy Being Green at Detroit Zoo’s GreenFest, April 20-21

Posted on April 19, 2013 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo will host its inaugural GreenFest on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, 2013, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Zoo-wide event is dedicated to celebrating Earth Day and educating Zoo visitors about … Continue reading →

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Fashion Friday: Permanent Solutions

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Stephanie Saviola

By Stephanie Saviola It seems like every store you shop at from groceries to retail, you’re supplied with those canvas totes that have each store’s logo plastered all over them. I’m all about helping the environment, especially if it means … Continue reading →