For its Spring Fundraiser, the The Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board will be hosting a screening of “Racing to Zero.” This documentary explores San Francisco’s goal of reaching zero waste. In light of the recently announced OneNYC zero waste goals, they will host a panel discussion on where NYC stands in relation to SF.

“Racing to Zero”
http://trash24.org/
Thursday, May 28th
5:30 pm-8:00 pm
114 W. 47th St.
*Venue generously provided by the The Durst Organization*

Following the film, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A with:
Adam Baruchowitz, Founder & CEO, Wearable Collections
Bridget Anderson, Deputy Commissioner, Recycling and Sustainability, NYC Department of Sanitation (NYC Recycles)
Erich McEnroe, Farm Operations Manager, McEnroe Organic Farm
Justin Green, Co-Founder and Director, Build It Green! NYC
Kate Sinding, Senior Attorney and Deputy Director, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)

This event specifically is being held to raise funds for the 5th Annual Community-Scale Composting Grants to provide funding assistance for community, small-scale organic waste diversion initiatives across the city in 2016. As NYC looks to expand its pilot organics program, it is more crucial than ever to promote local compositing efforts. Along with the support from the Manhattan Borough President’s Office and Citizens Committee for NYC, this fundraiser’s proceeds will help ensure we can continue this program into its 6th year!

For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit: https://secure.usaepay.com/interface/epayform/364fwh3KE8i4Y9YW48VBMZHhezQ3mK3T/

Photo Credit: NYC Parks