Category: Changemakers
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How One Pug is Fighting Food Waste in NYC, One Household at a Time
In case you haven’t heard, NYC suspended the citywide curbside compost collection program due to COVID-19 related budget cuts, and New Yorkers across five boroughs are feeling its effects. Some have identified alternative ways to compost during the pandemic, and others are taking this food waste issue into their own hands (or paws, I should…
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How to Help Save Composting in NYC (Updated June 2020)
On Friday, April 17th, the NYC Department of Sanitation announced that the curbside composting program would be suspended starting May 4, 2020 through at least June 30, 2021. While it’s easy to be frustrated in this situation, we can channel our feelings in productive ways and speak up to #saveourcompost. Here’s how you can get…
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How Two Young Women from Opposite Coasts Created an Online Community for Global Health Information Sharing
The internet is one of the greatest inventions for information sharing, but it is also known for bringing people together. Online platforms brought Diana and Susanna together to create Global Caveat, a global health podcast that brings guests to discuss topics in the global health sciences realm! Read more about their story.
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8 Organizations Showcasing Solutions on Food Waste Management and Reduction in NYC
It’s #WorldFoodDay! What better way to celebrate this day than by highlighting eight orgs and individuals who are paving the way to solve the global #foodwaste crisis, starting in #NYC? Check out more in the post! #fightfoodwaste
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How One Consulting Firm is Helping Companies Go Zero Waste in NYC
Many of us have heard about sustainability consultants, but how much do you know about #zerowaste consulting? I had the chance to interview Sarah Currie-Halpern, Co-founder and Partner of Think Zero LLC and learn more about her zero waste consulting firm based in NYC (and hopefully expanding to other cities, soon)!
A Healthy Blueprint 