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‘Ya Fav Trashman’ wrote a children’s book

Terrill Haigler’s latest project teaches kids about the importance of santiation workers

Terrill Haigler aka “Ya Fav Trashman” is proving himself a modern renaissance man.

Haigler became an advocate during the COVID-19 pandemic as a sanitation worker, launched an app called Glitter with Milkcrate, and was named the 2021 Most Valuable Philadelphian by Billy Penn.

Haigler is publishing a children’s book called “I’m Cool Too” to show the importance of sanitation workers and change the mindset of litter.

Haigler launched a Kickstarter with a goal of $10,500 and to sell 30,000 books.

The book will be available in April of 2022.


Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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