Composting for a Good Cause

Published

Created at: 2020-11-09 12:55:17


Engagement Information

Started on
2020-09-28
Ended on
2050-09-28
Primary type of engagement
Civic Engagement/Community Service
Brief description of the program
"[collecting]... kitchen scraps and coffee grounds from all Dining Services restaurants for composting at Georgia Street Urban Farm."..............Source: https://i.wayne.edu/view/5fa9694017384?utm_source=link&utm_medium=email-5fa9694017384&utm_campaign=November+Dining+Newsletter&utm_content=Read+this+email+on+the+Web
Focus areas of this engagement
Natural Environment
Other
Community Building
Community / Economic Development
Other: please describe
Sustainability
Community needs and community participation in assessing those needs.
There are many empty lots full with litter in Detroit. "Mark Covingtin cleaned up three empty lots near his grandmother's house... only intended to police the lot's litter and garbage. But as he cleared away the corner, he became inspired to turn it into a community garden. With the help of volunteers, and several urban gardening organizations, this empty lot is now the first of the Georgia Street Community Gardens...."...... Needs: Neighborhood revitalization (Harper and Gratiot); more businesses; availability of fresh food; education; mentorship........................Source: http://www.georgiastreetcc.com/about-us

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Number of Students and others Participating

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