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At Denver International Airport, Scraps is tackling the waste challenge head-on with its groundbreaking Zero Waste Valet program. Scraps partners with food vendors at the airport to collect and divert organic waste and compostable packaging from being landfilled. In the first 6 months since it's launch, this program has diverted 69.2 TONS of waste from landfills. ?? "Before, they saw massive amounts of stuff, like coffee grounds for example, ending up contaminating the recycling or going into the trash. We want to continuing helping the airport and its vendors achieve these sustainability wins." -Scraps Founder, Christi Turner Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/guYy5VUW

400+ million metric tons of plastic are produced every year, and almost half of that plastic is produced to package our food. ???? In the U.S., only 5% of that plastic gets recycled. We believe there's a better way. Compostable packaging (made from plants ??) is designed with the end in mind.

Cheers to a sustainable weekend! ?? ?? ??: @amavidacoffee

?? ATTN: our webinar is next Tuesday, and you won't want to miss this convo! Join World Centric’s Resource Recovery Managers with guest speakers, Kelly Williams from GreenKey Group and our own R&D and Product Development Manager, Kyle Bucklin, as they uncover the real cost of plastics. ?? Register today! https://lnkd.in/g6J9Xibs

Great food deserves great packaging ?? ?? ?? ??: @irenedony @roosterandrice

?? Part IIII: The Impact ? After visiting the laguna, the team moves to a new planting location to work with rambutan trees, a tropical fruit similar to lychee. After a couple hours of muddy planting, they wrap up the impact trip with a heartfelt circle of gratitude shared with DESPRI’s field team. Hands-on experience deepens employees' perspective, connecting them to the impact of reforestation and community resilience firsthand. This trip reaffirmed the importance of our work here at World Centric and our commitment to building a company that drives real impact. ? ---? ? Last year, 22 World Centric employees embarked on an adventure to the Dominican Republic to visit our nonprofit partner, DESPRI DR. ? ? Employees took part in hands-on environmental work, collecting mangrove seeds and planting cacao and rambutan in a mountain reserve undergoing reforestation. ? ? Follow along on their journey to learn more about DESPRI's work and trees as a powerful climate solution. ???

?? Part III: Wading For Mangrove Propagules ? Covered in mud, the team returns to town to clean up and have lunch at La Cocina Comunitaria, a local nonprofit restaurant run by Cabarete Sostenible. Over lunch, founder Papo shared their inspiring work feeding the community and teaching sustainable gardening techniques. Later, the team visits a coastal mangrove nursery to collect seeds for reforestation. While Group 1 is not able to access the mangrove planting site due to flooding, Group 2 successfully wades in. This is an area where mangroves once flourished but have been lost over time due to unsustainable fishing practices. ---? Last year, 22 World Centric employees embarked on an adventure to the Dominican Republic to visit our nonprofit partner, DESPRI DR. ? ? Employees took part in hands-on environmental work, collecting mangrove seeds and planting cacao and rambutan in a mountain reserve undergoing reforestation. ? ? Follow along on their journey to learn more about DESPRI's work and trees as a powerful climate solution. ???

?? Part II: Planting Cacao Trees ? Last year, 22 World Centric employees embarked on an adventure to the Dominican Republic to visit our nonprofit partner, DESPRI DR. ? ? Employees took part in hands-on environmental work, collecting mangrove seeds and planting cacao and rambutan in a mountain reserve undergoing reforestation. ? Follow along on their journey to learn more about DESPRI's work and trees as a powerful climate solution. ?? ? --- Part II (Planting Cacao Trees): After learning DESPRI's composting methods, tree varieties, and planting techniques we rolled up our sleeves to dig holes, scoop compost, and plant trees. Cacao trees not only capture carbon and improve soil health, they also serve as a source of income and nutrition for the local community. Using tree nurseries as climate solutions for both people and the planet is something DESPRI excels at.

?? Part I: Traveling to the Dominican Republic? ? Last year, 22 World Centric employees embarked on an adventure to the Dominican Republic to visit our nonprofit partner, DESPRI DR. ? ? Employees took part in hands-on environmental work, collecting mangrove seeds and planting cacao and rambutan in a mountain reserve undergoing reforestation. ? Follow along on their journey to learn more about DESPRI's work and trees as a powerful climate solution. ?? ? --- Part I (Traveling To The Dominican Republic): Though only a short flight from Florida, travel times to Cabarete, DR, ranged from 12 to 24 hours for most on the team. Day 1 began with breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by the logistical challenge of fitting 11 people into a truck and mini-SUV in the pouring rain. These vehicles, owned by DESPRI co-founders Demeter and Sara, transported the team to the entrance of a mountain reserve.

Forests are the backbone of our planet, sustaining billions of people and countless species by providing food, shelter, and ecological balance. In honor of the International Day of Forests and this year’s theme, Forests and Food, we’re exploring their vital role in food security—and highlighting the work of our nonprofit partners who are planting and protecting these ecosystems to nourish both people and the planet for generations to come.