Climate Smart Communities Task Force marks plastic collection milestone
Climate Smart Communities Task Force reports plastic collection milestone in latest update. The Climate Smart Communities Task Force reported that its plastics collection program has accumulated 1,712 pounds of plastic since launching and has earned a bench for placement behind the Community
misc · Meeting of February 4, 2026
NY NEW LEBANON — Climate Smart Communities Task Force reports plastic collection milestone in latest update. The Climate Smart Communities Task Force reported that its plastics collection program has accumulated 1,712 pounds of plastic since launching and has earned a bench for placement behind the Community Center. The program collected 108 pounds in 2026 alone.
Members also reported progress on an electric vehicle charger for the Community Center, asphalt resurfacing out for bid for downtown walkability, and bike repair efforts that distributed 80 bikes in 2024 and 10 in 2025. County recycling price increases prompted Julie to raise concerns about participation declining.
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Source: the misc meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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