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.
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
EcoJustice Radio on KPFK 90.7 is produced by SoCal 350 — www.socal350.org — and happens every Wednesday at 2:30 pm.
Episode 15
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