Thank you to journalist @frida__grz for this thoughtful, comprehensive profile in @guardian , with photographs by @ismailferdous . I included a few excerpts here, but hope you’ll read the full piece (linked in profile).
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To those who have been here for years - thank you for being here! And to those who are new- welcome! I’m also happy you’re here.
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I’ll be posting more in the next few weeks about federal #donatedontdump legislation that I think needs to be passed. My goal is for it to be bipartisan, common sense legislation that results in a better system, one that both helps people in need and prevents usable items from going to landfills and incinerators.
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I’ve spoken to different experts about my #donatedontdump legislative wishlist and they’ve cautioned that getting it passed will likely take at least 5 years and that the scope of what I’m proposing is akin to healthcare reform (!!!).
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My hope is that we can speed up that timeline through media attention, public pressure from all of us who care about these issues, and through common ground formed through the #donatedontdump coalition, which will bring together diverse relevant stakeholders (retailers, unions, nonprofits, thrift stores, faith groups, environmental groups, passionate individuals, elected officials, and more).
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I’m looking forward to working with all of you to create systemic change. And if you or your organization would like be a part of the coalition, please DM me or comment below
In the past day, #RetailMadeMe, about the deliberately destruction of usable items, has gone viral on TikTok.
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Thank you to everyone for speaking out. America needs to pass a #donatedontdump law (similar to what France already has).
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Sharing these videos with permission. I wanted to include their usernames, but they were unfortunately cut off due to Instagram’s dimensions)
We need your help to urge Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to bring the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (bill number A1749A) to a vote ASAP. Please tag him below and give his office a call 518-455-3791 or 718-654-6539
#cheastie #prria #beyondplastics #plasticpollution
There should be limits on how long storefronts can be empty (or face steep penalties). It’s not fair to communities to have empty storefronts for 10+ years @nyccouncil@nycmayor #nyc #uws
Thankful to @citylimitsnews for publishing my op-ed about the Office of Circularity, my dream.
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I’ve been going through NYC’s trash for almost a decade, and it’s upsetting to see the same wastefulness, day after week after month after year, with no interventions at the scale we need. We could do so much better through a dedicated Office of Circularity.
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Please read the op-ed and if you agree tag @nycmayor@nycmayorsoffice !
Help us keep NYC’s community fridges and mutual aid distributions well stocked with delicious and healthy food! If you know of a business that has food they cannot use or sell contact us and we will get it to people who want it!
Remember that thanks to both the NY State and federal Good Samaritan laws there is no way to be sued and held liable for sharing free food in good faith.
#stopfoodwaste #mutualaid #solidaritynotcharity
Join us on Sunday, December 7th from 2–4pm as we welcome Anna Sacks (@thetrashwalker ) to Purple Waves. Anna will be showcasing a curated selection of mid-century modern, whimsical, seasonal, and one-of-a-kind treasures she’s rescued straight from the trash... each piece saved and ready for a second life!
Stop by on Sunday and browse Anna’s finds, explore our sustainable market, and get 10% off all market items during the event! Discover how joyful circular shopping can be.
