We hosted a Slow Hour last week at Macari Vineyards, and it exceeded all of our expectations… and our expectations are high! Slow Hour is our version of Happy Hour, but better. These events allow us to slow down, enjoy each other’s company, and some local wine. Thank you to our friends, the Macari family, whose vineyard is unbelievably gorgeous and has received recognition for its composting program. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts, a better venue, or better wine. Everyone enjoyed the nibbles of rustic pizza slices served up by Washington Squares Pizza, made with all New York State ingredients, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Mary Morgan, one of the founders of our Slow Food East End chapter, and an activist and influencer for food waste solutions, was on hand to share in the conversation that evening. We also owe a huge thank you to the Long Island Organics Council for joining us and sharing information about their new East End Countertop Recycling Pilot. This special pilot program is being launched this summer for households on the East End of Long Island to test a countertop recycler as a food waste solution for our region. Our members couldn’t wait to get their hands on these ground-breaking machines. The pilot, a partnership between the Long Island Organics Council and Food Cycle Science, begins August 1 and runs through December 31, 2023.
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Early Snail Special & School Bonus
You can join this composting pilot program early! While the East End pilot officially begins August 1, you can join as early as July 1 as part of an “early snail special” offered by Slow Food East End. Special bonus: for every 50 participants who join in July, our East End Chapter will earn a countertop FoodCycler for our Chefs in Schools program.
“We were delighted to offer this pilot as an ‘early snail special’ to our membership in our continuing effort to bring new ideas to the region. This can benefit our school program, as after 50 people join, we receive a FoodCycler, SFEE is able to donate a unit to local East End schools and food pantries in need,” said Maria McBride, Slow Food East End’s vice president, and a pilot advisor.
Interested?
Find out more on the special East End Countertop Recycler Pilot – HERE.
Questions?
Contact Mary Morgan, Pilot manager: EastEndCountertopRecyclerPilot@gmail.com
Join us! Let’s all recycle food scraps and regenerate our soils!
We had a blast, and we hope you’ll join us for our next Slow Hour. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know.
