Tag: sustainable cities

Sustainable City of Manassas

Sustainable City of Manassas

Sunset in the City of Manassas. Photo obtained from City of Manassas social media (@cityofmanassas). Manassas has shown in a multitude of ways that community and accessibility is at the forefront of the City’s operations when it comes to food, transportation, green spaces and, of course, composting. In 2021, the City took a big step to reduce waste by adding…

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Greenbelt Goes Green

Greenbelt Goes Green

Updated August 23, 2024 Nestled in the heart of Prince George’s County, Maryland, lies the City of Greenbelt where the “green” in its name does not go unnoticed. This Sustainable Maryland certified city takes pride in building a cleaner, more eco-friendly society. One such sustainable effort is reducing electricity consumption by replacing it with renewable energy sources. The City also…

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DC’s Determination to Reduce Food Waste Will Reach More Local Businesses in 2024

DC’s Determination to Reduce Food Waste Will Reach More Local Businesses in 2024

The District of Columbia has over 700,000 residents and an average of 414 tons of food waste that would be sent to landfills, per year, if not for a refuse disposal option. The city recently passed a law that tackles the many ways in which schools, businesses and organizations can combat food waste in the district. This includes purchasing wisely,…

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Community Program Spotlight: Lisa White

Community Program Spotlight: Lisa White

Compost Crew’s community programs offer discounted rates for residents in a designated area.  Today’s spotlight focuses on Lisa White, who has been a Compost Crew customer since October of this year.  Lisa’s efforts to spread the word about composting around the neighborhood of Forest Estates in DC demonstrate how one person can scale their impact in helping to reduce food…

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Community Program Spotlight: Shoshana Sommer

Community Program Spotlight: Shoshana Sommer

Edited by: Sarah Cedro, Residential Composting Analyst Compost Crew’s community programs offer discounted rates when groups of residents within a designated area sign up for our service.  In today’s spotlight we sat down with Shoshana Sommer, an Eckington resident.  Since Shoshana became a community champion in March, she’s helped to get many of her neighbors composting, which has meant lower…

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