Reclaimed Organics

JOB OPENING Earth Matter NY is looking for a part time Farm Assistant + Educator. Details about this Governors Island job are in the slides and this caption: What is Earth Matter?... Earth Matter NY seeks to reduce the organic waste misdirected into the garbage stream by encouraging neighbor participation and leadership in composting. What is the job? The Farm Assistant & Educator coordinates all aspects of the seasonal Farm Apprenticeship program, Public Visitor hours, on site School Work Days and virtual classrooms. Major responsibilities? Farm Apprenticeship Program Support, Staff Farm on Saturdays, and Coordinate administration and co-education of stand-alone short workshops. How do I apply? Submit a cover letter and a resume to [email protected] by February 8, 2021. #compost #composting #farming #nyc #greenjobs #jobopening #farm #earthmatter #education #farmers #farms #workshops #apply

The day before MLK was assassinated he gave his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" sermon in honor of striking sanitation workers in Memphis. Every city on the planet relies on the tireless, important work of sanitation workers and we urge you to contact your local reps and demand that they treat sanitation workers with respect, pay them fairly, guarantee safe working conditions, and give them official first responder status. #MLK #sanitation #sanitationworkers #wastespecialists #sani #sanman #garbage #trash #publichealth #fairwages #protection

SPOTTED AT THE POP-UP: A cut up certified compostable mailer ended up in the food scrap heap this week! Sustainable packaging is one of many ways to make a business or shipping-based project more environmentally friendly. If your organization or business is interested in Zero Waste consultations reach out to @commoncompost to learn more! We’d love to work with you. (Image description: orange and green background with the words our compost is grassroots and spotted at the... pop-up. In the center of the image is a photo of a pile of food scraps) #composters #greenwaste #community #commongroundcompost #sustainability #greenjobs #organicscollection #manhattan #newyorkcity #greennewdeal #coreact #environmentaljustice #reclaimedorganics #composting #ropudo #dropoff #compostable #nyc #regenerativeeconomy #zerowaste #foodscraps

#LessonsFromTheBin is a new series where we'll highlight #wisdom and #teachings from the tiny creatures that #decompose #organicwaste and make #composting possible! Like #seeds, #microbes and #worms don't have to say a word but they can teach us so much about life, purpose, community, and working together toward a common goal! They teach us lessons that are unspoken but clearly understood if we take the time to #learn. (Image description: Text that reads "Lessons from the Bi...n: We all have unique skills and talents that we can put to good use in our communities. When we play to our strengths, and collaborate with other people playing to their own, we can change our world for the better" alongside images of cartoon worms and a pile of food scraps) #composters #greenwaste #community #commongroundcompost #sustainability #greenjobs #organicscollection #manhattan #newyorkcity #greennewdeal #coreact #environmentaljustice #reclaimedorganics #compost #ropudo #dropoff #nyc #regenerativeeconomy #saveourcompost

COMPOST BENEFITS: STORMWATER AND COMPOST How does it work? When compost is used as a soil amendment it improves filtration, reduces runoff, and increases capacity for water storage. ... Where does this happen? Compost can be added to rain gardens, green roofs, lawns, trenches, and other places to slow the flow of stormwater in certain landscapes. Any other benefits? Since compost helps filter stormwater runoff, some cities take full advantage to protect water supply and reduce flooding. Why does this matter? Healthier soil means less absorption of toxins carried in stormwater which, in turn, reduces pollution on land and in the water. This benefits people, animals, and vegetation in diverse ecosystems. (Image Description: slides with a green and orange background that feature the words included in this caption) #nyc #saveourcompost #composters #organics #greenwaste #community ##stormwatermanagement #regenerativeeconomy #commongroundcompost #flooding #sustainability #greenjobs #waste #organicscollection #organics #stormwater #newyorkcity #greennewdeal #coreact #environmentaljustice