Solar Energy – July 2026
SUSTAINABLE CARMEL July Focus: Solar How does solar energy work? Solar panels. Photovoltaic (PV) cells absorb energy from sunlight, creating electrical charges that respond to the cell’s internal electrical field and cause electricity to flow. Solar batteries. Capture excess electricity from solar panels during the day and store it for later. The sunny side of your utility bill Installing solar panels can […]
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation
New in 2025-26 2025 Sustainable Highlights Mark Your Calendar May 19 – Dawn Birding Hike at West Park May 26 – Volunteer to Tend Trees at Central Park May 28 – Pre/Postnatal Nature Walk at Flowing Well Park June 6 – National Trails Day Litter Cleanup Check out Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Summer Program Guide for more nature opportunities […]
Carmel Farmers Market
June Focus: Carmel Farmers Market Why buy from Farmers Market?Support local farmers and the local economy. Your business ensures small and mid-sized farmers receive a fair price for their goods and can continue practicing sustainable agriculture.Promote locally grown produce. Reduced dependency on imported foods encourages the production of diverse crops that grow based on local conditions and climate.Minimize your carbon footprint. Locally sourced produce […]
Newsletter – March 2026
Greetings! You have the power to make a difference. Here are some green updates, programs and events… Heads up for Earth HourTo protect our children’s future, don’t forget to turn off the lights on pollution this Saturday at 8:30 pm! Doing something simple is a powerful way to show you care. “Switching off” remains the easiest way to make a […]
Happy New Year! We hope your year is off to a great start. Here are some updates, programs, and events to help go green in 2026. With shared commitment and smart choices, we can make meaningful progress for a cleaner, healthier, and more stable climate future for our kids and grandkids. 2025 Climate ReviewThe 2025 State of the Climate report warns that […]
Carmel Green Initiative Newsletter
Greetings! Here are some green updates and programs… Green Gift Shop this Thursday!Are you looking for ways to make your holiday shopping a little greener and earth–friendly? Check out the Green Gift Shop this Thurs. Dec. 4, 1:30-7pm at the Carmel Library. Local businesses will showcase green gifts that are local, organic, natural, recycled, reused or repurposed. Please stop by the CGI table to […]
Greetings! Here are some green updates and programs… Janet McCabeHuge thanks to Janet McCabe for sharing her insights on the implications of recent federal policy changes as well as inspiring efforts already underway in Indiana. If you missed the program, her slides are here. Extreme Weather TrendsRecent extreme weather in Carmel is the tornado that hit in April damaging trees, homes and businesses! […]
Carmel Green Initiative Newsletter
MicroplasticsHuge thanks to the Hoosier Environmental Council for convening a panel of experts for an eye-opening and informative webinar on the health and environmental impacts of mircroplastics. If you missed the webinar or want to see it again, the recording is here and the slides are here. Sustainability and Resilience with Janet McCabeJoin us on Thurs. Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Carmel Library to hear from Janet […]