The Growing Need for Economic and Environmental Justice in Our Backyards: The Problem of Trash
Recent years have seen a movement towards environmental justice, but many have become frustrated with the lack of progress. Now, there is a new movement to address the intersection of environmental justice and economic justice at the most local of levels. This movement is centered around the idea of “backyard trash” and how it can be used to create economic opportunities for communities in need.
The concept of backyard trash is simple: instead of throwing away your garbage, you can use it to create products that generate income. For example, you could take your old clothes and turn them into blankets that can be sold, or turn your food scraps into fertilizer that can be sold. It is an incredibly simple way to make a difference in your local community, both environmentally and economically.
source: Phys.org