Video Feature: New York’s Largest Composting Site Sets a Sustainable Example

I spoke with the Charlie Bayrer, the Co-founder of Earth Matter New York. Earth Matter is located on Governors Island’s Urban Farm and is the city’s largest community-based composting site. With the advent of the October 6, 2024 mandate requiring all city residents to separate trash from compostable materials, like food scraps and yard waste, spotlighting the work of community compost organizations like Earth Matter can help us all learn why composting is key to a sustainable New York.