Category: Climate and Environment
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Recycling 101 and Waste Reduction Workshop: Resources
In early February, I hosted the first of a three-part mini-workshop series on the topic of waste. In this workshop, we covered the basics around recycling and shared some tips and tricks for reducing waste in our every day lives. For those who joined me in this event live, thank you so much for your…
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Why We Should Replace Our Lawns with Gardens
If you let your imagination run free, how would you reimagine green spaces to look like? After following Rob Greenfield’s experience transforming a lawn into a food garden, I’m inspired and want to see that in the near future across the country!
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3 Lessons I Learned Since Starting a Home Compost Bin Using Worms
NYC suspended its community composting programs and people like me got creative with diverting food scraps. I tried out vermicomposting and want to share three lessons I learned through this experience!
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How to Start a Worm Compost Bin
When NYC suspended its community composting programs, it was painful to throw away my food waste. After researching options and discussing with family, we decided to try out vermicomposting (using red wriggler worms). Check out this post for how to get started!
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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…
A Healthy Blueprint 