Learn how our “wasted resources” have direct social, economic and environmental impacts and how local groups are creating local solutions. This episode’s guests are tackling the environmental issues of soil health and wasted organics, all the while building community roots and social equity through local composting and thriving urban farms.
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LA Compost endeavored work with their communities to see how far their organic material, food scraps, leaves, paper, and other organics from restaurants, homes, and schools. was traveling and the harmful effects it had on the environment. In 2014, LA Compost shifted to a model of decentralized community compost hubs -cared for, maintained and enjoyed by activated community members.
Guests:
– Derek Steele, Health and Equity Programs Director for Social Justice Learning Institute – www.sjli.org
– Michael Martinez Executive Director, LA Compost- www.lacompost.org
– Jessica Aldridge, Zero Waste/Sustainability Dir. and Founder of Adventures In Waste – www.adventuresinwaste.com
STORY: A Farm Grows in LA: Urban Farming with Avenue 33
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Hosted by Jessica Aldridge
Engineer: JP Morris
Producer: Jack Eidt
Show Created by Mark and JP Morris
Music: Javier Kadry
Episode 15
Updated 30 December 2020
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