Green New Deal article in L’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui Magazine
Category: Writing
Redesigning an affordable organic waste system for NYC to improve public space, health and equity
New York City’s Mayor de Blasio just committed to a green recovery that prioritizes equity, fairness, and the climate crisis. Composting, which creates green jobs, supports local food production, and increases environmental equity, should fit squarely within this mission. Yet, in this year’s crisis budget, the city cut all funding for organic waste collection.
The system needs a redesign, so the city can affordably collect all organic waste, transforming an inequitable problem into a valuable resource.
See full Op-Ed in City Limits
If nature doesn’t need trash, neither do we
Natural systems evolve to be closed-loop and waste-free. Human ones should take a cue from nature.
Crain’s New York Business: How to put your building on a path to zero waste
New guidelines show how to make recycling and composting easier