In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.
INTRODUCTION
From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.
Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.
SUMMARY, SHOW #11
Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.
For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station? WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!
HOST
Nicky P.E Tomboulides
'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
GUESTS
Sherill Baldwin
www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Rachel Schnable
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED
Quantum Biopower LLC
www.QuantumBiopower.com
Vanguard Renewables
www.vanguardrenewables.com
Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out
www.recyclect.com
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources
Town of Manchester
BOOKS MENTIONED
'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer
BUSINESSES MENTIONED
Buy Nothing Group
Patagonia
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