Farmington Hills explores food waste reduction with community survey initiative

The Farmington Hills City Council meeting on July 14, 2025, focused on two significant topics: the rising concern over vaping products targeting youth and a new initiative aimed at reducing food waste in the community.

During the meeting, a council member highlighted discussions from the recent U.S. Conference of Mayors regarding the illegal importation of vaping products from Chinese markets. These products are reportedly aimed at children, raising alarms about their accessibility and safety. The council member proposed exploring model legislation or ordinances to better protect local youth from these harmful products, indicating a commitment to addressing this pressing issue.

In addition, the city manager provided an update on a collaborative effort with the organization Make Food Not Waste. This initiative aims to create a blueprint for reducing food waste in Farmington Hills. To gather community input, a survey has been launched for residents and businesses, which will remain open until July 25. The survey seeks to assess awareness of food waste, understand current practices, and gauge interest in a potential composting program. Community members can access the survey on the city’s website.

These discussions reflect the council's proactive approach to addressing public health concerns and environmental sustainability, with further steps expected as community feedback is collected.