Sustainable Manlius

Sustainable ManliusSustainable Manlius is the Town of Manlius’s environmental group that is made up of community and board members. We are working to start the transition towards renewable energy, raise awareness of environmental issues, and promote sustainable public policy in the Town of Manlius. Sustainable Manlius meets virtually on the first Thursday of every month.

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Join our mailing list for updates from Sustainable Manlius and follow us on Facebook & Instagram. 


Town of Manlius Climate Action Plan

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The Town of Manlius has adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The goal of the CAP is to set targets and act as a plan for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the Town of Manlius, both from municipal operations and the community-at-large. 

View the Town of Manlius Climate Action Plan (CAP)



Have you considered an EV?

It’s a performance vehicle that will save you money.

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  • Instant torque allowing you to quickly speed up and merge onto the freeway
  • $1.24 per eGallon (U.S. Average)
  • Latest technology such as driver assist lane tracking, emergency braking, and over-the-air updates
  • Less maintenance
  • Safer. EVs are ten times less likely to catch fire than conventional cars
  • And, of course, they’re better for the environment.

Learn More at Drive Electric Earth Day's website or visit a local dealership today!

Be Sustainable in Manlius

Practicing environmentally friendly habits can go a long way, and it doesn't require much effort. Learn about new routines and about key changes you can make to your daily life that can help the environment that are easy and fun.

Sustainable Manlius Information SheetCheck out our information sheet for tips, ideas and resources that can help you. 

Recycle & Support Sustainable Manlius

Donate your returnables to Sustainable Manlius Committee at FM Returnables. Our account number is: 965813. Thank you for recycling! 

EarthFest 2021

Sustainable Manlius created a webinar series celebrating Earth Day to learn how we can help our environment while saving money. 

To watch a webinar, click the title of the webinar you are interested below. 

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Here Come the Sun: A Panel Discussion on All Things Solar

April 1, 2021 7PM - 8:30PM | Watch

Let's Talk Trash: Recycling & Composting

April 8, 2021 7PM - 8:30PM | Watch

Electrify Your Ride: Electric Vehicles & Bikes

April 15, 2021 7PM - 8:30PM | Watch

Go Green! Save Green!

April 22, 2021 7PM - 8:30PM | Watch

Get Pumped with Heat Pumps!

 April 29, 2021 7PM - 8:30PM | Watch


Programs

NYSERDA Clean Energy Community

The Town of Manlius became a Certified Bronze NYSERDA Clean Energy Community in March of 2022.

Completed Actions

NYS Climate Smart Community

The Town of Manlius took the Climate Smart Community Pledge on April 22, 2020. 

The Climate Smart Communities program has 100's of actions we can do to work toward becoming a certified Climate Smart Community. Take a look at all the actions at https://climatesmart.ny.gov/actions-certification/actions/ and let us know if you see any actions you would like the town to look into. 

Actions

Resources

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 

Town of Manlius Electric Vehicle Survey
The Manlius Town Board partnered with Ingrid Gonzalez-McCurdy, a graduate student from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, for her research project centered around electric vehicles. Thank you for sharing your thoughts by April 22, 2020 about electric-powered vehicles by taking a survey. Below is Ingrid Gonzalez-McCurdy's final report. 
Final Report: Landscape Survey of Electric Vehicles for Town of Manlius

Task Force

Katelyn Kriesel, Councilor
Elaine Denton, Councilor
Allison Weber, Town Clerk

Interested in being the Community Chair of Sustainable Manlius? Email sustainablemanlius@gmail.com