From Trash to Triumph: The Mount Growmore Initiative




People Places Planet Podcast show

Summary: <p>In this week's episode of the People Places Planet Podcast, host Georgia Ray dives deep into an incredible transformation journey with her guests Debbie Sims, Suzi Ruhl, David Cash, and Bill Coleman. Together, they discuss the evolution of Bridgeport, Connecticut's once-neglected Mount Trashmore into the thriving Mount Growmore agricultural, wellness, and learning campus. Tune in to explore the significance of community-driven solutions, the power of inter-sectoral government collaboration, the importance of trusted relationships with academia, and the essential steps that other communities can take to replicate such transformative projects. This episode promises a compelling narrative of turning environmental challenges into community triumphs. </p><p>Referenced materials can be found on our accompanying blog <a href="https://www.eli.org/vibrant-environment-blog/mount-trashmore-mount-growmore">here</a>. </p> <strong> <a href="https://www.eli.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&amp;id=13" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>