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Unpopular opinion: We’re officially entering the most wasteful time of year. Don’t get us wrong. We’re excited for all things holidays. But we produce up to 25% more waste from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. Our upcoming live discussion on Monday, Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. will help you make your holidays a little easier on the planet. Sign up now to hear from Detroit's Walking Lightly, Arts & Scraps and Make Food Not Waste https://buff.ly/3V84bMH

It was a pleasure collaborating with you, Planet Detroiters! We're excited to share our 2024 Detroit gift guide, sourced entirely by our reader community, who suggested holiday gift ideas that are sustainably produced or promote an eco-friendly lifestyle. Check it our and share which one you'd like to receive — your Secret Santa may be looking for ideas ?? https://buff.ly/4gaD3op

Looking for environmental jobs in Detroit? ? Applications for the Detroit branch of the Change Collective are now open. The collective seeks to elevate local changemakers in communities across the country. ? The Clinton River Watershed Council is seeking a dynamic and creative Communication & Development Manager. ? The Eastside Community Network is hiring a Community Education Coordinator and Organizing Manager. Our Friday newsletter delivers these opportunities straight to your inbox each week --> sign up on our website or check our jobs board for more! Know of an opportunity we should add? Drop a comment??

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We love reporting on community-led action. Out latest story brought us to Detroit's Poletown East, which has suffered from pollution from industrial facilities in the area. But resident Andrew “Birch” Kemp wanted to bring more trees to the neighborhood he's called home for two decades. He left his full-time teaching job and launched Arboretum Detroit alongside his wife in 2019. “Something clicked where it was like if we had the nonprofit, we could make public space, we could protect the land, we could plant trees that will be safe from development and create something beautiful for the neighborhood,” he said. Last month, Kemp cut the ribbon on Circle Forest, an urban reforestation project that aims to encourage city dwellers to sit still, watch birds, or gather with others in nature. Read about the project's impact on the community:

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Have a great idea for an eco-friendly gift this holiday season? Know someone who does? Let us know for our upcoming 2024 Sustainable Gift Guide! We're excited to tap our community for help compiling a list of local places and items that can make for a green giving season ?? Contribute to this resource by commenting with your ideas or tagging shops we should check out ?? Re-share so your friends know about this opportunity!

The results of the 2024 election underscore the vital connection between American democracy and independent journalism. Grassroots journalism's role is more crucial than ever, especially in health and environmental reporting. Communities nationwide are losing reliable news sources, resulting in lower voter participation and unchecked power. Planet Detroit remains a steadfast watchdog for health and the environment in Detroit and Michigan, delivering accurate, nuanced, and on-the-ground reporting. To sustain its vital work, Planet Detroit has launched an end-of-year fundraising campaign aiming to raise $60,000 by year-end. Supporting local journalism is essential for holding power accountable and ensuring critical issues receive the attention they deserve. Contributions will significantly impact not just the newsroom, but the community, the environment, and democracy as a whole. Support the mission to keep environmental journalism alive and impactful by contributing to Planet Detroit today. https://buff.ly/4hJcpoj

Some great news: our critical environmental reporting is getting a huge boost We’re honored to be selected for the inaugural cohort of LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers' 2024 Sustainability 360 program! With support from Google News Initiative, this will set us up for long-term sustainability to hold more power to account and make community voices louder — here’s how: https://buff.ly/3UHuKYZ Thank you to LION Publishers, Google News Initiative, and every one of you who supports our work??

Thrilled to be included in this LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers cohort to focus on long term sustainability and growth.