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“Made in Michigan” At What Cost?

Recently, The Detroit Free Press ran a two part article on how several Michigan-based commercial processors are actively polluting our state ecology with hazardous waste byproducts. This is certainly not a new issue as these commercial practices are decades old. Manufacturing, for many years, has levied a heavy toll on our waterways, air and ground water systems through the years. Landfills have changed the landscape. Commercial shipping has introduced invasive species into the greatest concentration of fresh water on the planet. The pursuit of profit has made a few wealthy and left the people of Michigan left holding the check.

OutdoorExplorer
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Made in Michigan - at what cost

Neil,

I freelance for the Detroit News. I've worked in national radio and television. Most of my work is related to conservation issues. The problem is that people don't know where to start and when they do, they go off half cocked with only partially accurate information.

I agree with you, and your ideas. Your position is an excellent one. What do you see as the next step? Is there a cohesive plan attached to these ideas?

Also, this website is very tough to navigate. I thought I would do some Christmas shopping when I clicked on it. Yes, we all want to boost Michigan's economy by purchasing as much as possible from our own. If I could figure out how to do that efficiently, I would forward this site to everyone I know.

Many companies don't have websites listed. It's not too user friendly. Where does it say how you can earn points? Where does it say exactly what the aim of this site is? I'm sure it does, but honestly, I'm allegedly a high IQ, computer literate person and I find it to be a little intimidating.

I want this site to entrance me with what Michigan has to offer. Think of visual retail marketing techniques for this site. I think you'd see an increase in Michigan Business.

FYI, despite my frustrations with the site, I've already forwarded some of the info about eco-friendly beef to friends!

Good Luck. You have my utmost support in this effort. I look forward to watching it evolve and succeed.
Best Regards,
Lydia