Submitted By
Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
CLP
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Motion to Amend the Environment and Energy’s Work Plan and Refer A Request to Work with Various Community Partners to Create a “Food Waste Awareness Week”
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Overview
Overview
At the request of Trustee Andrews and Trustee Buchanan are supporting this request be referred to the Environment and Energy Commission. This request was received from the Interfaith Green Network, Seven Generations Ahead, Green Community Connections, OPRF Food Pantry and the School Green Teams Collaborative to establish a greater spotlight on food waste.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Motion.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
The Interfaith Green Network, Seven Generations Ahead, Green Community Connections, OPRF Food Pantry and the School Green Teams Collaborative would like to work with the Village to create a “Food Waste Awareness Week” in coordination with the schools getting back in session and Thanksgiving. They would like to increase awareness of the problem and educate people on how to prevent it.
Alternatives
The Board can delay action and seek more information.
Previous Board Action
N/A
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
This is an amendment to the EEC’s work plan.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
The EEC would provide a recommendation back to the Village Board with a proposed program and or communication plan for Food Awareness Week.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
N/A.