Energy
1st EECBG Report Due June 14
North Fire Station Solar Array: Dan O. working on RFP.
Solarize: Next workshop is in East Lansing on July 10, 6-7 at the Library. Meridian residents welcome to attend.
May Energy Team Meeting Summary
Green Team
Eco-Tour - Green sites in Meridian will be promoted through the "Meridian Green Map" and bicycle tour. http://bit.ly/meridiangreenmap
Composter/Rain Barrel Sale: sale extended until all sold. Visit http: https://meridiantownship.compostersale.com
Green Fair: Several local businesses and organizations will share environmental products and info on July 20
Fall Electronics Collection September 21 probably at the Mall
Climate Sustainability Fund
Composting at the Market - Compost incentives. Meridian is currently underwriting the bin sale and costs for food scrap collection at the Market. A subscription fee payment site has been created at https://tinyurl.com/compost-donate
Meridian Gleaners - Kick-off on June 1. Signage and promo material is being designed and printed.
Signs for Recycling Center: Elaine Putvin (Green Team) and Trevor Hoover (Reclaimed by Design) will discuss verbage) on Thursday June 6.
Green Burial: the Green Burial Committee will answer questions and discuss results of a public poll conducted at the Market on June 1 at the June 5 EC Meeting.
Green Grants
Green Dialogues
June 5 Open
June 12 Dale Hulst on Net Zero Homes
June 19 Peter Carrington on Edible Wild Plants
June 26 Special Speaker
July 3 (no dialogue)
July 10 Angel Swaynie (adapt: community supported ecology) https://adaptecology.org/
Upcoming Guest
Other
Reporting for Transfer Station is due https://app.re-trac.com/
Drafting a job description/resource sheet for a future "Sustainability Manager" or Environmental Programs Coordinator. Feedback is welcome.