You are invited to join the Green Team this afternoon at 4pm for an hour-ish at Chapbook Café (in Schulers – Meridian Mall). This is an opportunity to reflect upon 2024 and imagine possibilities for 2025.
Because we’re brainstorming, all ideas are welcome… but might fit generally in to some loose categories:
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Events at the Meridian Market
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Energy, water, plants, recycling, pollution prevention, gardening, ecological practices, home improvement
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Youth activities and education
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Here are some from CHATGPT:
https://chatgpt.com/share/6707ea66-17c0-8004-b512-b2b13286b7b9
What sounds interesting and/or fun to you?* *(interesting enough to bring you out to volunteer or attend!)
Also attaching a cool educational opportunity from Bill McConnell, Chair of Meridian Environmental Commission (among other things).
From: McConnell, William <mcco...@msu.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 2:47 PM
To: LeRoy Harvey <har...@meridian.mi.us>
Subject: FW: Don’t Miss MiSBF’s Solid Waste Webinar – Oct 17 at 2 PM
Perhaps forward to the Green Team?
From: Michigan Sustainable Business
Forum <in...@wmsbf.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 2:37 PM
To: McConnell, William <mcco...@msu.edu>
Subject: Don’t Miss MiSBF’s Solid Waste Webinar – Oct 17 at 2 PM
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From Waste to Wealth: Insights from Michigan’s 2024 Municipal Solid Waste Study
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Join the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum on
Tuesday, October 17 at 2:00 PM for an exclusive look at the results of the 2024 Municipal Solid Waste Valuation Study and discover what these findings mean for the future of Michigan’s
Circular Economy.
As Michigan pushes toward its goal of a 45% recycling rate, updated information is essential for guiding the state’s circular economy efforts. Decision-makers need accurate data to evaluate recycling
streams, measure program effectiveness, and determine the environmental and economic impacts of materials management. This study equips sustainability professionals and recycling advocates with valuable insights to enhance landfill diversion efforts and promote
the economic benefits of recycling.
Building on the foundational 2016 Michigan Municipal Solid Waste Characterization and Valuation Project, this updated research offers new standards for recycling, composting, and sustainable materials
management.
Why You Should Attend?
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Unlock Critical Insights: Understand the strategies and data driving Michigan’s 45% recycling rate target.
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Stay Ahead of the Curve: Discover the latest findings that will shape Michigan’s circular economy initiatives.
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Boost Landfill Diversion: Learn how this study supports landfill avoidance and sets new benchmarks for sustainable waste management.
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Discover New Opportunities: Explore the economic and environmental benefits revealed through this comprehensive study of Michigan’s waste
management landscape.
Learn more at misbf.org/msw
Speakers:
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Daniel Schoonmaker, Executive Director, MiSBF
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Carrie Veldman, Membership Manager, MiSBF
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Christopher John Cruz, Assistant Professor of Economics, Grand
Valley State University
Presented by Schupan and Foresight Management
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MiSBF - Triple Bottom Line Bash 2024
Grand Rapids - October 23 at
The High Five, 19 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Click
here to learn more.
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Become a Member of MiSBF
Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum today by becoming a Professional or Corporate Member
Click
here to learn more.
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