In 2023, composting programs in NYC were defunded or shut down. However, Pleasant Village is committed to
transforming food waste into growth: Uniting Our Community for Sustainable Change.
Good soil makes healthy plants I Good soil makes strong communities I Good soil makes our city sustainable
Island Compost is a public school recycling system created to reduce organic waste while increasing soil fertility on Governors Island.
Food waste wanted! Transform kitchen scraps into soil-enriching compost and nourish Mother Earth with everyday trash with Malcolm X Blvd Beautification, Shugah Baybees, and the Abyssinian Tot Lot.
We have experienced an increase in food scrap drop off since the pandemic. We need a new system to handle this amount of processing . The dual hotbox bin system will provide us the relief our volunteers need.
Making Food Recycling Easy, Conveinient, and Accessible.
The children will learn and then manage a compost bin throughout the school year and then periodically use the compost to help grow plants and herbs in our classroom.
During the pandemic, Earth Matter brings Soil Start Farm to Harlem middle-schoolers, with the collaboration of HYPOTHEkids.
Amplifying practical solutions, the Less = More Green Map of NYC highlights local waste reduction sites and strategies with handy neighborhood and citywide interactive maps.
We are building a compost center and a vertical garden using recycled bottles and a wood frame and cable system. This will allow many gardeners to grow herbs, greens and flowers, and to beautify the neighborhood.
At Chenchita's Community Garden, we will install a rain harvest roof, allowing us to collect water and host FREE workshops for the community.
Help us raise funds for 3 metal treeguards to protect gardens around newly planted street trees adopted by Sra. Petra, Sra. Lourdes and John.
Providing 150,000 hot meals per year to food insecure New Yorkers comes at a cost of 2,060 pounds of plastic waste each year from disposable cutlery.
We need funds to purchase fresh soil and compost to help young street trees thrive this spring and beautify busy pedestrian blocks. Help us transform our streetscape into a greener, more welcoming neighborhood.
HSC will complete student projects in the Outdoor Classroom at PS 134 and hold a year-end "Garden Celebration" to increase project awareness and support.
Preserve and protect our trees and green spaces
Creating community and encouraging a more sustainable lifestyle through environmental education and equitable recycling opportunities at NYCHA.
“Work It! Taste It!” is a weekly smoothie blending event utilizing our Fender Blender bicycle to engage community residents in healthy exercise and nutritious eating.
The students grow edible plants and develop a first-hand knowledge of where food comes from. They compost, to understand how decomposition plays a part in the cycle of growth.
Educating our community on the importance of environmental sustainability is vital in learning to achieve and access good health for our bodies, minds and souls.
Support the future of farming with POP Kids Club while celebrating the heart of our communities: farmers and small businesses at the Farmers Market!
We aim to further develop our school garden education around sustainable food systems by keeping chickens year-round through the purchase of a winterized chicken coop.
After redevelopment, LMG lost the majority of its plantings and was littered with debris. Volunteers will build grow beds for vegetables & fruits, plant flowers, install a shed, and create seating areas.
Earth Matter is creating a place for healing and reflection in the center of busy New York Harbor.
Help us finish garden construction and then come celebrate with us!
This project aims to bring joy and pride to our community and elevate the quality of life by enhancing the natural environment for both people and pollinators one tree bed at a time!
<p>Get together and celebrate green living in NYC! Learn about the "Green Apple" and help spread awareness and map out social change in our community - and beyond!</p>
Tree care team volunteers need funds to purchase two sturdy tree guards to protect young street trees.
Growing food, leaders and communities in New York City
Cada Paso has been activating health in East Harlem for three years. This year we're enhancing food security and promoting leadership opportunities for our families.
Gathered around food we build community. Community youth and neighbors will learn hands-on growing, cooking, & share cultural recipes using locally sourced food. Food grown will be donated to meet local food need.
We are facilitating a summer environmental & public health youth leadership camp at our community garden while expading our ability to grow food for our garden's food pantry program.
Help the WHIN Food Council continue its food justice mission and to provide workshops, garden, and distribute free fresh produce to the community. As COVID-19 has decimated our grant funding, we need your support!
