Teaneck Community Groups Unite to Declare 2024 a “Year of No Garbage”
Teaneck Creek Conservancy, Teaneck Public Library and Puffin Cultural Forum Join to Sound Alarm About the Plastic Waste Crisis
Teaneck, NJ – Seizing the provocative call to action in the title of Eve O. Schaub’s book, Year of No Garbage, Teaneck groups are collaborating to draw attention to the environmental damage to all life on earth resulting from the pervasive “throw-away” culture around the world.
Schaub will speak on Tuesday, January 16, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, at 6:30pm at Teaneck Public Library, focusing on the misconceptions about plastic recycling. Known for her wit and daring memoirs, Schaub relates her ambitious experiment to convince her family to join her in a year-long quest to produce zero waste in their modern lives. The book delves into the surprising realities of modern recycling, debunking myths around single-stream recycling and shedding light on the environmental impact of everyday discarded plastic items. Schaub's exploration extends to the repercussions of plastic on climate change, its role in perpetuating racism, and the alarming rates at which it poisons the environment and human bodies.
The author event on January 16 is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/no-garbage. There will be a book signing and books will be available for purchase courtesy of The Curious Reader (Glen Rock, NJ).
“The collaboration among Teaneck Public Library, Teaneck Creek Conservancy, and Puffin Cultural Forum stems from a shared commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability” said Andrew Lee, Director, Puffin Cultural Forum. “The joint initiative provides a comprehensive and engaging platform for residents of Teaneck and surrounding communities” added Ann Sorkowitz, Adult Services Librarian, Teaneck Public Library.
The community can continue the conversation on Monday, January 29, at 7 p.m. at the library during the January gathering of the Eco Book Club, a monthly program hosted by Teaneck Public Library and Teaneck Creek Conservancy. “Schaub’s sharp observations and engaging narrative is a must read for anyone questioning the sustainability of their lifestyle choices, encouraging reflection on seemingly innocuous widely used products” said Alicia Abate, Youth Services Librarian and co-leader of the Eco Book Club. She added:“Year of No Garbage serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable living, leaving a lasting impact on both the local community and the wider readership.”
“As the Eco Book Club delves into Schaub's eco-conscious journey, it sparks conversations that are not only timely, but essential in our collective pursuit of a greener and healthier planet,” said Dr. Kathleen Farley, Executive Director of Teaneck Creek Conservancy.
Eco Book Club meets monthly to read, share, learn and discuss a variety of environmental and nature-themed books and topics. Year of No Garbage can be borrowed with your BCCLS library card at bccls.org. Teaneck Library (and some BCCLS libraries) also provide access to the eBook and audiobook via the Hoopla app.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Destiny Chatman
connect@teaneckcreek.org
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Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a member-supported non-profit organization dedicated to the reclamation and protection of the cultural, historical, and environmental legacy of the Teaneck Creek watershed. Since 2001 we have been working hard to transform a once-neglected dumpsite into a place of natural beauty. Visit our park complete with almost two miles of groomed trails, an Outdoor Classroom for learning, and beautiful artwork such as our Five Pipes Mural and a Peace Labyrinth for quiet reflection. Teaneck Creek Conservancy acts as stewards for this unique space, providing educational opportunities and passive recreational amenities to the surrounding community. www.teaneckcreek.org
The Teaneck Public Library is a community hub that provides free modern library resources, services and programs to meet the evolving educational, recreational and informational needs of the public, enhancing individual and community life. Find more information at teanecklibrary.org.
The Puffin Cultural Forum, a project of The Puffin Foundation Ltd., is a gallery and performance space located in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Forum's work takes place at the intersection of the arts and the struggle for human rights as we seek to realize, in our local community, the governing motto: “…continuing the dialogue between art and the lives of ordinary people.”
The Puffin Cultural Forum strives to bring thoughtful, and socially-relevant arts programming that fulfills the crucial role that the arts play in shaping our consciousness, and the role of artists as agents of social change.
Since its founding in 1983, the Puffin Foundation has sought to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy. https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/
