Mission: We seek to reduce the organic waste misdirected into the garbage stream by encouraging neighbor participation and leadership in composting.
About: Earth Matter NY Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, and application of composting in and around New York City. Earth Matter NY accepts and processes food waste generated by NYC residents. Through a partnership with The Trust for Governors Island, we process all of the landscape waste and food waste generated by Island partners and visitors.
Location: Governors Island, NY
Bryen Pittner
Strategic Planner
Bryen Pittner was introduced to Earth Matter as a GreenThumb community garden composter in spring 2023. Hooked on the model and mission, Bryen wore various hats as an educator and fundraiser before taking a full-time role as Strategic Planner. By drawing on her experience as a planner, doula, performer, and community composter, Bryen is poised to support Earth Matter program development and implementation, funding and contracts, operations, in field facilitation, and external relations.