NEW YORK -A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managingfood at the city's migrant shelters. Councilmember Julie Won says she wants to ramp up oversight of the food services to limit taxpayer waste....
Prior research conducted by our Institute has revealed the large quantities of food waste available in New York State, particularly in the Upstate corridor extending from Buffalo to Syracuse. The Finger Lakes region is heavily populated with agricultural operations, dairy farms and food processing ...
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has the investigation.
DEC Commissioner Seggos said, “New York is already transforming the way we look at food waste and its implications for local communities by recognizing the importance of food scraps on our environment, economy, and health. The grants announced today will bolster Governor Cuomo’s ...
New York Homeowners' Most Overlooked Dirty Item I was recently taking a walk around my neighborhood when I realized just how gross most people are. It was garbage day and also unusually windy. Because garbage had just been picked up, empty trash receptacles were sitting on the curb in front...
5.) Food Waste The Dutchess County, NY Government shared that residents can create their own compost bin or purchase one from them specially. They also shared that additional information about how Hudson Valley residents can compost at home can be found on their composting resources page. ...
Rethink Food, a New York-based organization, is working hard to cut food waste and fight hunger by distributing(分发) food from restaurants and businesses to those in need.“We hope our example can show that it's not just possible, but totally practical to achieve a fairer food system, "...
Drawing on research with food waste recycling facilities in New England, this paper explores a fundamental tension between the eco-modernist logics of the
TheNew York Timesreports that more than230 schoolsin Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island are taking part inNew York City’s composting programthat turns unwanted scraps into nutrient-rich soil. It starts in the cafeteria, where kids sort their food into all the appropriate waste bins. The stu...
Since last year, New York City has required large food establishments to compost, which is the recycling of organic matter that can enrich soil. Gab's, a smaller restaurant that opened earlier this year, does it by choice. It also invested in napkins and containers that are compostable. ...