Green Gazette - April 2024 Issue #215
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The April 27 Spring Recycling Event is open to all. You don't have to live in Meridian Township. Recycle latex paint, metal items, documents (to be shredded), bicycles, and old appliances. Some fees and rebates may apply. Download the flyer below or call 517.853.4466 for more information. If you can spare a few hours to volunteer, click here! |
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COMPOSTER/RAIN BARREL SALE |
You can now pre-order a compost bin, rain barrel, and supplies by May 20 for a June 8 pick up at the Marketplace on the Green. The first 50 compost bin orders will receive $10 off the discounted bulk price. Other items include:
- Rain Barrels
- Compostable bags
- Compost turners/aerators
- Kitchen scrap collectors
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GREEN FASHION SHOW A HIT! |
The 1st-ever Meridian Sustainable Fashion Show featured recycled, upcycled, vintage, thrifted, and craftily-fashioned clothing, artistic creations, natural fabrics, and sustainable brands. Over 30 models graced the runway including Miss Eco Teen USA 2023. A huge thanks to OHS Earth Club, Meridian Green Team, Plato's Closet, Playmakers, Kellie's Resale, Carousel Consignments, Meridian Mall, Schuler Books, Tunes by T, Maurices, Absolute Solar, and more! See a news clip on WLNS, HOMTV, FOX47 Morning Blend, WILX, and... |
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WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FASHION? |
Sustainable fashion is limited only by your imagination but typically implies "better for the environment" and can include:
- well-made new, thrifted, vintage, consignment or upcycled clothing
- natural and/or organic fabrics and dyes
- locally made or fair trade
- wearing clothes longer - fixing or tailoring when needed
- donating and recycling clothing when no longer needed
- purchasing brands committed to sustainability
- gentle laundering
The factsheet below lists local resources for recycling and sustainable fashion.
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NEW FOOD SCRAP SUBSCRIPTION |
Suggested donation (@ 1 gallon per week)
- $15 quarterly
- $50 annually
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We still have signs to help celebrate, educate, and define the boundaries of native plant gardens and wetland buffer areas. They are available in plastic or metal (metal version requires drilling, screws, and a stake or mounting surface). No charge! |
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NANOPLASTIC WEBINAR: April 18 |
Recent research has revealed the presence of hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic particles in bottled water samples. Learn more about groundbreaking research in the upcoming webinar: "Unbottling the Environmental & Health Impacts of Nanoplastics."
-from Terry Link
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March 27 Environmental Mapping with Ryan Schaner, Meridian GIS Specialist
April 3 Open Dialogue
April 10 Greenway Mapping & Planning with Norm Cox
April 17 Water Quality Awareness in Greater Lansing with Amanda Frattarelli
April 24 Driving Electric Vehicles: A dialogue with several local EV owners.
(all start at 9:00 am on Wednesdays)
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Thank you to our '24 sponsors!
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Join the Green Neighbors Network! to share and receive information about local environmental-related opportunities, issues and topics.
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Join the conversation. Participate in a Wednesday morning Green Dialogue at 9:00 am (stay as long as you like).
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5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864 | 517.853.4466
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