1. Recycling in Meridian a quick overview…

2. 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!

3. Special Events

4. Meridian Commercial Recycling Group

5. Apartment Recycling

6. Curbside Recycling

8. Regional Events Metal Recycling at Meridian Plumbing Plant & Ag Plastics at Van Atta’s Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale

9. Green Schools & Students

10. Special Projects & Opportunities Green Review Meridian Energy Initiative Green Communities Challenge Grants Capital Area Green Map Green Calendar

11. Challenges & Opportunities Level of interest & awareness Economics (budgets, markets, etc.) Recycling technology (single stream, etc.) Information technology (calendar, map, Facebook, etc.) Regional collaboration Other….

12. Optional Slides

13. Special Events Committee & MCRG proposal for 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

14. Existing & Potential Partners Other....