Carmel strives to provide a setting which sustains environmental initiatives and promotes ecological inspiration by gathering resources and solutions from city departments.

Learn about how we are "Going Green" by following the links below:

• Carmel Access Bikeways (CAB)
• Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams
• Carmel Green Initiative
• Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program
• Helping Ninjas
• Plots to Plates Organic Community Garden
• Recycling
  (paper, metal, cardboard, plastic, glass...)
• Recycling Household Hazardous Waste
  (paints, automotive fluids, aerosols, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc.)
• Solar Panels
• Storm Water
• Urban Forestry

Awards and Recognitions

Carmel has been recognized for green achievements through awards and media attention.

Carmel's Green Awards

• Carmel recognized by EPA for bring first municipality in the state to pass a climate resiliency and recovery resolution.
• The City of Carmel has been recognized as a “Green Community: by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.
• The City of Carmel has been presented numerous awards and grants from various natural resource organizations in regards to our Urban Forestry initiatives.
    See the Awards here.
• The Utilities department has received a number of awards for best practices and excellence.
    See the Awards here.

Carmel in The News

• A Free-Wheeling City

Environmental Education Links