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County launches 'Green the Scene' grant as fair organics diversion, food-waste enforcement debated
Summary
Deputy Executive LaValle announced a $25,000 county grant program to support waste diversion at local fairs and festivals while committee members and staff discussed enforcement and staffing gaps for the county's food-waste law and options for the Ulster County Fair.
Deputy Executive LaValle told the committee on June 3 that the County has launched a new grant program, "Green the Scene," funded by a $25,000 budget amendment to help local fairs and festivals reduce waste and model sustainability.
LaValle said the Department of the Environment will administer the short grant to support event organizers with guidance and resources; program information is available on Participate Ulster. "We launched a grant program ... called Green the Scene. It's to support 0 waste events in Ulster County," LaValle said.
Why it matters: large county events can generate sizable volumes of organic waste and offer opportunities for outreach and demonstration. Committee members used the discussion to press staff about the Ulster…
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