SOFX
  • Home
  • News
    • Special Interest
    • Special Operations
    • Industry
    • Empowerment
  • Recruiting
  • Partners
  • Shop
    • Merchandise
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Events
    • Editorial Policy
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
SOFX
No Result
View All Result
Home Special Interest

Governors Island: The uninhabited isle that birthed NYC | BBC

A zero-waste idea is being developed on Governors Island, an urban playground just 800 yards from Manhattan, and it might serve as a model for other communities looking to grow sustainably. 

  • Editor Staff
  • April 28, 2023
  • 4:06 am
  • No Comments
Aerial view of Governors Island and Manhattan
(Shutterstock / Photo Contributor Richard Cavalleri)
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A zero-waste idea is being developed on Governors Island, an urban playground just 800 yards from Manhattan, and it might serve as a model for other communities looking to grow sustainably. 

Governors Island, located just 800 yards away from Manhattan, is a 172-acre oasis with a rich history that has evolved into an urban playground. The island was initially home to the Lenape Native Americans and was later settled by the Dutch, who made it the birthplace of New York City. Today, the island is at the forefront of a zero-waste initiative that could show other cities how to develop sustainably. The initiative includes composting, banning plastic bags and straws, and requiring food vendors and tenants to use compostable materials. A new $700 million “living laboratory” has also been announced to research solutions to address the climate crisis. 

Source: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230426-governors-island-the-uninhabited-isle-that-birthed-nyc 

Tags: Daily Wire
Editor Staff

Editor Staff

ADVERTISEMENT

Related News

VA Hiring Practices Under Scrutiny: GAO Report Reveals Employment of Hundreds with Drug Convictions

VA Hiring Practices Under Scrutiny: GAO Report Reveals Employment of Hundreds with Drug Convictions

by Editor Staff
December 9, 2023
0

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has hired a significant number of...

Camels Over Combat: U.S. Troops Embrace Local Culture Amid Shifting Mission in Niger

Camels Over Combat: U.S. Troops Embrace Local Culture Amid Shifting Mission in Niger

by Editor Staff
December 9, 2023
0

Following a coup in Niger that disrupted American military cooperation, U.S. troops stationed at the remote Base 201 in Agadez...

Army Employee Charged With Embezzling $100 Million from Military Children’s Fund

Army Employee Charged With Embezzling $100 Million from Military Children’s Fund

by Editor Staff
December 9, 2023
0

Janet Yamanaka Mello, a 57-year-old Army civilian employee in Texas, faces a federal indictment for allegedly stealing over $100 million...

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Trending News

Capt. James Harney Relieved as Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 5

Capt. James Harney Relieved as Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 5

December 8, 2023
A military-themed brewery sparks a fight in a Virginia military city

A military-themed brewery sparks a fight in a Virginia military city

December 8, 2023
U.S. Army Relieves Col. Crystal Hills as Commander of Field Support Brigade in Europe and Africa

U.S. Army Relieves Col. Crystal Hills as Commander of Field Support Brigade in Europe and Africa

December 8, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Next Post
Competitors in the United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition engage targets on an obstacle course during a live-fire range event on Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Sudan conflict: why is there fighting and what is at stake in the region? | The Guardian

Competitors in the United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition engage targets on an obstacle course during a live-fire range event on Fort Bragg

US Army Special Operations Command's workhorse helicopter is getting upgrades to replace parts that are nearly 50 years old | Insider

997 Morrison Dr. Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29403

News

  • Special Operations
  • Special Interest
  • Industry
  • Empowerment
  • Special Operations
  • Special Interest
  • Industry
  • Empowerment

Services

  • Partners
  • SOFX Black
  • Recruiting
  • Partners
  • SOFX Black
  • Recruiting

Resources

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Special Interest
    • Special Operations
    • Industry
    • Empowerment
  • Recruiting
  • Partners
  • Shop
    • Merchandise
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Events
    • Editorial Policy
    • Privacy Policy
Subscribe
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.