Waste Pests and Pesticide Reduction

Healthy Homes Working Group: The Problem with Pesticides!

Nobody likes pests – especially in their homes. But how do we get rid of them without exposing ourselves to harmful chemicals? Come to the next Healthy Homes Working Group Meeting on June 6 at 6:00 PM for a discussion on

Rally for the Zero Waste Act

Join us on Thursday, June 8 at 10 AM in City Hall Park to rally for the Zero Waste Act, which the City Council will (finally!) be voting on. The Zero Waste Act – which includes Intros 244, 275, 274,

Waste Justice

WE ACT for Environmental Justice Composting Survey Take Our Composting Survey by April 23! THE PROBLEM New York City is considered one of the most wasteful cities in the country. New York City sends more than 14 million

Team Up to Clean Up Community Clean Up Event

WE ACT for Environmental Justice is joining forces with community leaders, local businesses, community-based organizations, and block associations to tackle trash in West Harlem and beyond. Team Up to Clean Up will bring together volunteers from across our community to

“Team Up to Clean Up” Tackles Trash in Harlem

“TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP” TACKLES TRASH IN HARLEM Volunteer-Led Group Organizes Giant Clean-Up Effort for Third Year in a Row FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 10, 2022 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-410-1963, chris@weact.org NEW YORK – Community leaders,

This Groundbreaking Children’s Health Research is on Trump’s Chopping Block

Over the past twenty years, a joint research program has led to new discoveries on the environmental factors making kids sick. A new report released last week from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Institute of Environmental Health

Northern Manhattan Waste, Pests, and Pesticide Campaign

[:en]Addressing problems of waste and pests for a cleaner environment. [:]

Northern Manhattan CARE Collaborative

[:en]A broad-based partnership of stakeholders in Northern Manhattan working to reduce risk from toxic exposures in the community[:]

Characterization of Residential Pest Control Products Used in Inner City Communities in New York City

[:en]A systematic assessment of active ingredients used for residential pest control is lacking. [:]

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.[:]