Sanitation Foundation Blog

Get to know the Sanitation Foundation and explore the rich history of the NYC Department of Sanitation.

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Partner Spotlight: Waste Management of New York, CORe

Learn more about the work of our partner, Waste Management of New York, CORe.

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DSNY Remembers: Digital Exhibit

As we honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11, learn all about DSNY’s role in the City’s recovery through our digital exibition, DSNY Remembers.

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Partner Spotlight: Closed Loop Partners

Learn more about the work of our partners at Closed Loop Partners!

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Mapping NYC’s Waste Infrastructure from Basement to Barge

Learn more about NYC’s complex waste system and you’re role in all of it!

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Partner Spotlight: WeCare Denali

Learn more about Food Waste Toolkit vendor, WeCare Denali.

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Forever Strongest: DSNY COVID-19 Memorial

Learn about Forever Strongest, the first permanent, free-standing memorial to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in the City of New York.

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Now You’re Cooking: Tips for Making the Most of Your Meals

Check out our zero-waste cooking workshop with chef and educator Yadira Garcia, also known as @happyhealthylatina!

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A Voice For Zero Waste

Watch A Voice For Zero Waste with Dianna Rose, then join the Sanitation Foundation at 1pm on 6/15 for a live Q&A!

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Grassroots Solutions to Food Waste in Los Angeles

In this op ed, we’re featuring a guest writer from LA who will share with us how the city is tackling these issues from the ground up.

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Feeding Neighbors & Fighting Food Waste

Community fridges have been popping up across NYC to help feed community members — but did you know they can also help us fight food waste? Find out how!

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6 Ways to Keep Food On Your Plate & Out of Landfills

We’re getting back to basics with Food Waste 101.

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Beyond Your Sourdough Starter

With the Food Waste Fair coming up this June, the Sanitation Foundation’s blog will feature ways to prevent and reduce food waste.

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A Parley Partnership

Learn all about our partnership with Parley for the Oceans, including the launch of our Ocean Bags!

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Zero Waste Daniel: Sustainably Stylish

Re-fashioning your wardrobe doesn’t have to be boring — learn about how Zero Waste Daniel is making sustainability stylish!

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UNIFORM by Heron Preston

Curious about how we got our start? Learn about the Foundation’s — and ReFashion Week’s — unique origins.

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Snow Storytimes with Commissioner Grayson

Join DSNY’s Commissioner Grayson for our Snow Storytimes series and learn all about our snow plows!

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Get to Know Snow

Did you know DSNY is responsible for snow management in NYC? Go behind the scenes and learn all about our snow operations!

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All in NYC

Learn about what it means to be All In on NYC in the midst of COVID-19 from Sanitation Worker, A Rod.

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NYC Sanitation Uniforms

Sanitation wears many hats — literally! Learn all about DSNY’s iconic uniforms.

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Portrait of an Artist: Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Discover the history of DSNY’s long standing Artist-in-Residence Mierle Laderman Ukeles.