Recycling in Meridiana quick overview…
Community-Led Initiatives
• Meridian Twp. Citizens Recycling Advisory Committee• Special Events Committee• Meridian Commercial Recycling Group• Education Committee• Multi-Family Recycling• Energy Team
… and dozens more eco-friendly groups!
Special Events
Curbside Recycling
Regional EventsMetal Recycling at Meridian Plumbing
Plant & Ag Plastics at Van Atta’s
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale
Green Schools & Students
Special Projects & Opportunities
• Green Review
• Meridian Energy Initiative
• Green Communities Challenge
• Grants
• Capital Area Green Map
• Green Calendar
Challenges & Opportunities
• Level of interest & awareness
• Economics (budgets, markets, etc.)
• Recycling technology (single stream, etc.)
• Information technology (calendar, map, Facebook, etc.)
• Regional collaboration
• Other….
Optional Slides
Special Events Committee & MCRG proposalfor your consideration…
• Ask committees for budgets by the end of 2009• Engage in a visioning session (What we need $ for)• Develop a timeline• Develop donor levels/benefits• Approach people once early in the year• Offer a training to volunteers/fundraisers• Consider a separate account or non-profit to manage funds
Existing & Potential Partners
Other....