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LOWER MERION — Lower Merion officials are outlining several ways residents can get involved with the township’s sustainability efforts.
Pilot Community Compost Program. The Ardmore Library will host a pilot community compost program. Participants will collect their household’s food scraps and other organic waste and drop it off in a bin at the Library at their convenience. Mother Compost will be contracted to empty the bin once a week. Residents who are interested in participating in this pilot or being notified of future updates/expansions are encouraged to complete the interest form at www.lowermerion.org/compost.
Clean Energy Presentation. On March 28 at 7 p.m., one of the township’s Sustainability Ambassadors will be giving a presentation at the Township Administration Building about how to access federal incentives to transition to clean energy in your home. Interested parties can register to attend here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-clean-energy-home-of-the-future-tickets-849455663757?aff=oddtdtcreator
Earth Month. The township has compiled a list of sustainability events and learning opportunities that are happening in the community throughout Earth Month (April), including those hosted by the township and the Sustainability Ambassadors. A printable flyer is attached, and more information about each event can be found at www.lowermerion.org/EarthMonth. Lower Merion officials say they are happy to provide printed copies for anyone who would be willing to hang them up.
Bryn Mawr Farmer’s Market. Come chat with Lower Merion Sustainability Ambassadors at the Bryn Mawr Farmer’s Market on the third Saturday of each month. Upcoming dates include April 20 and May 18.
Sustainability Ambassadors. The Sustainability Ambassadors program is in full effect, with over 375 subscribers to the email list and 50 active working group members creating content and programming for the community. Community members who wish to be notified of upcoming sustainability events and learning opportunities are encouraged to sign up for the email list at www.lowermerion.org/get-involved. The township will also be hosting a Sustainability Ambassadors Open House on Thursday, April 25 in the Board Room for community members who would like to learn more about ways to get involved.
Request a Tree. The township has received 271 responses to the Tree Request Form since it was published. However, the rate of requests has slowed down recently. More information on the trees can be found at www.lowermerion.org/RequestATree.
Give a Bag, Take a Bag. The Give a Bag, Take a Bag (GABTAB) program is giving residents an opportunity to donate extra reusable bags, and redirecting bags to food pantries and residents who need them. The current list of locations where residents can donate or pick up bags can be found at www.lowermerion.org/GABTAB. Businesses who would like to be a GABTAB host location and listed on the website can email plasticbagban@lowermerion.org
Go for the Green Awards. Nominations for awards are being accepted until April 1. The awards recipients will be honored at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 21 at Appleford. www.lowermerion.org/goforgreen for the nomination form and other information.
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