
Organics Matter: the Dos and Don’ts of Composting in Lower Manhattan
Composting is a simple way to make a difference in NYC’s carbon footprint, but it’s okay if you’re unsure how it works. About one-third of...

Lower Manhattan’s Public Composting Program Has Been Extended
Earlier this year, the Downtown Alliance and the NYC Department of Sanitation launched a local pilot for the first 24/7 self-service composting...

Teach Your Tots How to Care for the Planet at Earth Matter’s Compost Learning Center
Taking care of the planet is essential for the sake of future generations — but it's also never too early for those future generations to learn the...

One of Our Compost Bins Has a New Location Near City Hall
Some exciting news: One of our new compost bins has a new location near City Hall!The bin formerly stationed inside the north entrance of Bowling...

How to Use the New Composting Bins in Lower Manhattan
The Downtown Alliance and the NYC Department of Sanitation recently launched a pilot program in the neighborhood for composting — and here’s a...

Drop Off Your Food Scraps at the Bowling Green Greenmarket
If you’ve got extra food scraps lying around — whether from a DIY cooking project or a delicious takeout dinner from your favorite Lower...

Where To Drop Off Your Composting During The Pandemic
With many of our compost drop-off locations suspended due to COVID-19 and pandemic-related budget cuts, you might have wondered if there’s any...