Urban Planner & Developer Judith Arnold sent the following press release detailing efforts to reduce plastic waste in the Vandeventer Neighborhood:
“On March 28th, residents will get a recyclable bag with literature promoting plastic reduction and also a container for sorting household trash. Those along the Greenway on the Hodiamont Tracks are leading efforts to reduce plastic waste in the Vandeventer Neighborhood.
Urban Planner Judith Arnold is leading the Greenway Project in the Vandeventer neighborhood. Arnold notes that ‘Vandeventer residents help improve their neighborhood and the Hodiamont Tracks with litter pickups and by using reusable bags, refillable bottles, and less plastic packaging.’
The new greenway has spurred economic growth in Vandeventer, leading to projects like the $35M Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center and the $6.2M Orice Distribution Center. Greenway will cost over $45M upon completion.
Since early February, twenty-two Washington University students have partnered with the Vandeventer Neighborhood to encourage plastic reduction. They along with residents will deliver educational materials to 300 households along the Hodiamont Tracks, aiming to help residents reduce plastic use.
Meet on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Lane Tabernacle CME Church (910 N. Newstead). The workday ends at noon by the side of the Hodiamont Tracks mural wall (910 North Taylor), where the Frank Dunbar Jazz Band will perform for residents and volunteers.”
To volunteer, email Judith Arnold: Arnold.Judith@yahoo.com
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Community Partners
Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corp.
WashU Brown School of Social Work Students
Vandeventer Community Development Corporation
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Mississippi Rivers & Cities Tornado Response Mini Grant
The American Federation of Musicians (s) Local 2-197
St. Louis Association of Community Organizations
Stream Teams United
Operation Brightside
Missouri Stream Teams
Lane Tabernacle CME Church
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
Great Rivers Greenway
City of St. Louis