Category: Social Justice
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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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Why Climate Justice is Racial Justice
Today, June 5th, is World Environment Day! Environmentalists are all standing up for #BlackLivesMatter because we can’t talk about climate justice without racial justice.
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How We Can Work to End Systemic Injustice
George Floyd will not be the last person who will die at the hands of #policebrutality based on the color of his skin if we do not collectively stand up against #racism in all forms. I hope you will take the time to read this post and ways you can actively combat racism in your…
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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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