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NYC compost collection & delivery service

Topic Type: 
Idea

The Doe Fund is beginning to work with urban farmers in NYC to explore the feasibility of developing a compost collection and delivery service. The service would operate as a social enterprise work program for homeless and formerly incarcerated men and would link growers in the city/region with restaurants and institutions interested in diverting their organic waste stream toward productive and environmentally/socially beneficial uses. We are early in the process and very interested in developing the project as a collaborative effort. Any input is appreciated, and please let me know if you'd like to discuss the project at any point during Farm Hack NYC this weekend. If you're interested in getting in touch beyond the forum, feel free to send an email to Jason Finder at jfinder@doe.org