How does Philadelphia tackle litter problems? We talk with Philadelphia’s Zero Waste and Litter Director, Nic Esposito, to discuss Philly’s litter problem, zero waste, recycling problems, our disposable culture and more in this episode of City Rising. Tune in to learn:

– Why is Philly focusing on zero waste and litter initiatives?
– What is the Zero waste and Litter index?
– How Nic Esposito became the zero waste and litter Director
– A major misconception about who litters
– What is the litter index?
– Why isn’t Philly focusing on street sweeping?
– Broom Gangs
– What you can and can’t recycle in Philadelphia
– What other cities are getting on board with zero waste

City Rising Episode 8: Zero Waste with Nic Esposito

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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. View all posts by Julie Hancher