Remote Sustainable Battle Creek Committee meeting - June 22, 2026

The City of Battle Creek Sustainable Committee held a remote meeting on June 22, 2026, focusing primarily on environmental programs and grant-funded initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the award of a $7,500 Michigan Recycling Coalition grant to support projects such as a recycling transparency video and a six-month pilot food scrap composting program in partnership with My Green Michigan. The committee discussed potential locations for composting carts, outreach strategies, and operational considerations for the pilot program. Additionally, the committee reviewed plans for upcoming recycling events, including tire and polystyrene recycling, and a river cleanup funded by a Michigan core river cleanup grant. They also addressed the need to update the 2019 sustainability plan, proposing an in-person work session to revise goals and objectives. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded beyond the approval of previous meeting minutes. The meeting included discussions on community education efforts, youth engagement, and collaboration with local organizations to enhance recycling and sustainability initiatives.