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EPA Halts $18 Million Compost Project, Alarms Activists

Providence, R.I., USA
May 10, 2025 0 Negative General
EPA Halts $18 Million Compost Project, Alarms Activists
Providence, R.I., USA - Under the Trump administration, the EPA abruptly canceled an $18 million grant for a community-led compost program in Rhode Island, one of hundreds of environmental justice projects defunded nationwide. Locals worry years of planning to curb food waste and create green jobs are now lost.
What this means for you:
If you rely on community composting, check local listings for alternative drop-off or volunteer-driven services.
In the meantime, consider home composting methods to reduce kitchen waste and cut landfill impact.

Key Entities

  • Groundwork Rhode Island – A nonprofit focused on environmental justice and green job creation, previously awarded the canceled grant.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – A US federal agency created in 1970, currently reviewing past environmental justice programs.

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