Waste Justice
THE PROBLEM New York City is considered one of the most wasteful cities in the country. New York City sends more than 14 million tons of trash to landfills every year, nearly 10 percent of the nation’s total waste. According
Food Justice
Climate Justice Working Group July Meeting: Composting & Food Justice with BroSis
Our Climate Justice Working Group will be meeting at the Frank White Memorial Garden (506 West 143rd Street, between Broadway & Hamilton Place) at 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 21 for a special in-person event. We’ll be volunteering with our
WE ACT & Corbin Hill Team Up to Source Member BBQ from Farmers of Color
WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & THE CORBIN HILL FOOD PROJECT TEAM UP FOR A SUMMER BBQ SUPPLIED BY FARMERS OF COLOR Showcases the Need for Infrastructure to Support New York State’s Farmers of Color FOR IMMEDIATE
WE ACT Applauds Passage of Legislation Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging in New York State
Protects Blacks/African Americans Who Are Most at Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2020 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-410-1963, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — On behalf of our staff, 900-plus members, and the more than 650,000 residents of Northern Manhattan in New
June Membership Meeting: Food Justice in 2019
Come learn about Food Justice in our community! Our June Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Church of the Crucifixion Church at 459 West 149th Street (on the corner
Community Gardening Volunteer Day
RAIN DATE ENACTED: Now on Sunday, Nov. 4th from 2-5 PM! Come out and enjoy the fall weather while promoting climate justice and supporting the revitalization of two community gardens in Hamilton Heights. Community gardens contribute to social resilience, air quality,
WE ACT Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Call for Stronger Federal Food Safety Requirements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2018 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org WASHINGTON — The American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Food Additives and Child Health is a monumental step in protecting the health and well-being of all
Food Justice Initiative
[:en]All Northern Manhattan schools deserve to have access to good food.[:]
Environmental Health Report Card for Northern Manhattan
[:en]WE ACT's environmental health report card provides an inclusive evaluation of Northern Manhattan’s environmental health status.[:]
