Increasing emphasis on environment plays out in broad array of industries.(Focus)

Crain's Detroit Business, November, 2006

What's it mean to be green? It certainly includes energy-efficient and otherwise environmentally friendly buildings, such as the well-publicized metamorphosis of Ford Motor Co.'s Rouge plant. But the "business of green'' takes many other forms across many sectors in Southeast Michigan, from a 40-year alternative-energy pioneer whose ideas are finally gaining commercial traction to a startup that seeks to be a global clearinghouse for information and catalyst for investment in green technologies.

In this section, Crain's profiles some of the leading people, companies and organizations on the green scene gaining recognition and attention, or serving as role models nationally and internationally. * * * What is LEED? * LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and...

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