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How can we reduce Food Waste in our Community?
Why does it take a village to raise a child? Because a critical aspect of human development is our environment. Not just the people in our environment, but the institutions they create and run. It’s important that these establishments demonstrate the behaviors we are expected to display in society. For example, seeing compost bins in restaurants encouraged me to get my own for my home. Societal norms are frequently reinforced or even started by our community organizations and companies. So,
The Science of Composting
Long before our modern-day waste management techniques were invented, nature relied on a simple solution to turn organic food scraps into nutrient-rich soil. Composting, the process of converting organic materials into soil through natural decomposition, is an effective method for turning your waste into something useful. There are four essential components to understand about the science of composting: the three thermal phases, greens-to-brown ratio, oxygen content, and water content. Starting off with temperature, “thermophilic” composting helps provide the correct climate
Irvington high schoolers’ experience at Outside2Inside
How can one person make a difference in the global fight against climate change? That is the question we, Diya Kavasseri, Wendy Li, and Russell Sue asked ourselves as we embarked our journey with Outside2Inside. What started out as a simple project for us turned into an exciting opportunity to make a difference. As we researched climate change, we quickly learned that the greenhouse gasses emitted from food waste in landfills are one of the most harmful and preventable parts