Three E's Initiative

Our Vision: The 3 E's Initiative is a collaboration of sustainability stewards that is education, measuring, and improving our community for a sustainable future.

Click here to go directly to the sustainability steward information page

Click here for details about the Think Sustainable film series

Click here for tips on how to "green" your home

These events should be on your calendar!

September 10: Two Towns of Jasper is the next film for the Think Sustainable film series co-hosted by the 3 E's Initiative, Herrick District Library, and Local Future
Our monthly collaboration about sustainability is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12-1 and is open to the public, next meetings: September 11 and October 9
The Education Committee meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 12-1 at HAAC and is open to the public, next meeting: August 28

Current 3 E's Initiative Explorations (email us for more information)

A community indicators project to define and measure progress towards goals
Sustainability education focused on K-12

Interesting Websites

TED - mini-lectures that are nothing less than provocative, entertaining, and scintillating
Youth Speaks - a site for our future leaders "because the next generation can speak for itself"
Success Links - helps students connect with the greater Grand Rapids community
Choose Renewables - determine your potential for renewable energy
The Story of Stuff - a 20-minute presentation on what goes into making the stuff that we buy without considering implications - simple enough for children to understand while also being thought-provoking for adults
Cool Mayors for Climate Protection - over 500 mayors (including Holland's Mayor McGeehan!) have signed on to take actions against global warming
Massive Change - this website accompanies a book and design exhibit exploring how design can improve the welfare of humanity