Sunday, March 9, 2014

Could These Artificial Composting Islands Be the Future of NYC Sanitation?

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No one wants a landfill in their backyard, but the alternative – trucking garbage to other states – is an obvious drain on funds, fuel and energy. Present Architecture recently proposed a plan that they think could alleviate some of New York City’s current waste management issues by creating artificial islands off of each of the five boroughs. The pier-like stations would serve as composting facilities where a portion of NYC’s organic waste could be processed, while an elevated second level could double as parkland for area residents.

via:http://inhabitat.com/could-these-artificial-composting-islands-be-the-future-of-nyc-sanitation/

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