Digging through NYC's trash to uncover food waste

DEC 16, 202222 MIN
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Digging through NYC's trash to uncover food waste

DEC 16, 202222 MIN

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<p>New York City has a trash problem. But a lot of that garbage on the sidewalk is food waste. Experts say a lot of it is good to eat. Zero waste advocates are trying to lessen New York City’s waste footprint. Anna Sacks, known online as "Trash Walker" on social media, is showing her fellow residents exactly what’s being tossed everyday. Think Zero’s Ushma Pandya shares tips on how New Yorkers can decrease the city’s food waste footprint – especially during the holiday season when waste increases.</p> <p>Host/Producer: Jill Webb</p> <p>Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe</p> <p>Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot</p> <p>Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood</p>