Green Business Challenge Blog

Welcome to the Green Business Challenge Blog, your go-to resource for inspiring success stories, expert tips, and actionable insights on business sustainability. Stay up-to-date with the latest impact stories from businesses involved in the challenge, and discover helpful advice on how to enhance your own sustainability practices. Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your efforts to the next level, this is where you’ll find the tools and inspiration you need

Built on Geology, Shaped by Sustainability

By: A2 Green Business Challenge Published on: 24/11/2025

Four Directions’ Hanna Larchinese shares her family’s journey with the Ann Arbor Green Business Challenge Some businesses stumble into sustainability through regulatory pressure or customer demand. Others are born from it.

Built on Geology, Shaped by Sustainability

Zingermans, A Community Staple With a Mindful Mission

By: A2 Green Business Challenge Published on: 04/09/2025

From legendary sandwiches to environmental stewardship, see how this Ann Arbor staple is leading the way in local sustainable business practices.

Zingermans, A Community Staple With a Mindful Mission

A Global Company with Local Roots in Sustainability

By: A2 Green Business Challenge Published on: 04/09/2025

See how global chemical manufacturer Wacker is turning its Ann Arbor headquarters into a hub for sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

A Global Company with Local Roots in Sustainability

Sweet, Sustainable, and Plant-Based in the Heart of Ann Arbor

By: A2 Green Business Challenge Published on: 04/09/2025

Discover how this all-vegan bakery is baking up sweet treats with a serious commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Sweet, Sustainable, and Plant-Based in the Heart of Ann Arbor