Errington to host environmental roundtable on Oct. 22

Environmental advocates will come together to discuss the environmental concerns affecting Indiana residents

Dear neighbor,

On Oct. 22, I will be hosting an Environmental Roundtable at the Muncie Public Library, Maring-Hunt Branch (2005 S High St, Muncie, IN 47302) from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The roundtable will focus on creating systems to move beyond traditional recycling methods to embrace a circular economic approach, where products and materials are kept in continuous motion to minimize waste.

Participants will include Director of Circular Indiana Pam Francis; Circular Indiana Board Member Kenneth Miller; Ball State Associate Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Dr. Joshua Gruver; Recycling Club Sponsor and Japanese teacher at Muncie Central High School Allen Kidd, and Muncie Sanitary District Superintendent of Sanitation and Recycling Jason Donati.

Key topics will include:

• The importance of reducing and reusing materials before turning to recycling, as recycling often signals a loss of value.

• Encouraging businesses to take greater responsibility for the lifecycle of their products, with discussions around legislation that incentivizes waste reduction and lower emissions.

• The environmental and human health impacts of Indiana's growing landfills and the pressing need to reduce the state's per capita landfill waste.

• Social equity concerns related to waste management, particularly in developing countries and regions disproportionately affected by environmental issues.

• A historical perspective on how circular economic principles align with pre-Industrial Revolution practices.

I look forward to discussing this critical issue with professionals in our community who are working to build a more sustainable future. I hope to see you on Oct. 22!

Environmental Roundtable

Muncie Public Library, Maring-Hunt Branch (2005 S High St, Muncie, IN 47302) Meeting Room.

Oct. 22 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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In service,

Rep. Sue Errington, District 34 State Representative