meaford expressinspired by the success of earth week 2014 the municipality of meaford will once again host earth week events from april 18 24.meaford planning earth week eventssubmitted photothe reuse fair offers a bit of a twist within a sharing culture. the practical aspect of the event is a focused exchange of specifically requested goods. last year 12 community groups, schools and emerging artisans submitted a wish list of specific items that would enhance their programs.earth week will begin with the reuse fair on april 18 from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. at the meaford and st. vincent community centre with many interesting activities throughout the week.the reuse fair offers a bit of a twist within a sharing culture. the practical aspect of the event is a focused exchange of specifically requested goods. last year 12 community groups, schools and emerging artisans submitted a wish list of specific items that would enhance their programs.a master list of the requested items was published two weeks in advance of the fair. on the day, three quarters of a tonne of items were brought to the fair and sorted by volunteers. the recipients of the gifted items were overwhelmed by the generosity of residents. food, music and company enticed folks to stay for a while and enjoy the festive atmosphere.the overwhelming amount of donations and the support of volunteers were key to the success of last year&39s reuse fair. everything pointed to the community&39s commitment to local actions that work towards zero waste.in order to foster that commitment, meaford is once again teaming up with volunteers to help foster practical zero waste actions that can be integrated into people&39s daily lives 365 day a year.watch newspapers and social media for earth week activities a youthfriendly film at meaford hall, a birthday party for john muir at the museum, and earthfriendly activities for all ages at our public library. the municipality&39s environmental services will showcase four new programs the blue w, cleanup greenup, battery collection depots and plastic film recycling. meaford area community association maca will sponsor a presentation entitled food packaging examined an indepth examination of various contaminants that leach from packaging into our food. this information will be useful in making healthy choices for individuals, families and the community. there will also be the yearly spring cleanup at memorial park. it&39s hoped that other community groups will sponsor earthfriendly events.the planning has just begun. if you&39re a community group, school or local artisan, contact us if you wish to submit a wish list this year, or if you intend to host an event or rent a table at the reuse fair, submissions are due by feb. 20 to be included in the brochure. do you see value in donating some of your time on fair day meaford will be looking for volunteers to make this event a success. come join with others for the municipality&39s second annual earth week and reuse fair.watch traditional and social media outlets for further details via community services meaford on facebook, and online at www.meaford.ca. 
