On me and my blog
While this blog began as an exploration of litter in New York City (by me, Brooke Edwards–hence the BE in NYC), it has transitioned to focus on how people are using litter and other forms of discarded goods to create commodities. I don’t want it to be strictly about the “green” movement, as there are many other factors motivating the artists and entrepreneurs I discuss to use trash in their work. I hope this comes across in the posts, video, slideshow and podcast that you will see here.
As for me (BE)… 
I am a freelance journalist, graduate student at New York University, and an intern at Scholastic Classroom Magazines. My work has appeared in The Atlanta Voice, The Villager, Downtown Express, Chelsea Now, The New York Resident, NYCReports.com, RunningTimes.com, MensRacing.com, Fast-Women.com, and the Big Bear Grizzly.
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On me and my blog
While this blog began as an exploration of litter in New York City (by me, Brooke Edwards–hence the BE in NYC), it has transitioned to focus on how people are using litter and other forms of discarded goods to create commodities. I don’t want it to be strictly about the “green” movement, as there are many other factors motivating the artists and entrepreneurs I discuss to use trash in their work. I hope this comes across in the posts, video, slideshow and podcast that you will see here.
As for me (BE)…
I am a freelance journalist, graduate student at New York University, and an intern at Scholastic Classroom Magazines. My work has appeared in The Atlanta Voice, The Villager, Downtown Express, Chelsea Now, The New York Resident, NYCReports.com, RunningTimes.com, MensRacing.com, Fast-Women.com, and the Big Bear Grizzly.
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Can you tell me what your blog is about? The title doesn’t give me enough information.
Gladly! The purpose of the blog is actually explained in the first entry, “And so it begins.” Here is that text:
For the next three months, I will be immersing myself in the trashier side of journalism. No, not celebrity gossip or fashion or even politics, but ACTUAL TRASH as I explore the issue of littering in New York City.
Should littering be a crime, or an individual choice? Is it ruining the city, or is it part of the landscape? Should we give a hoot and never pollute, or just throw our lunch remains at the environmentalist whiners?
There will be editorials and feature stories, photos and podcasts. You’ll meet embarrassed litterers, frustrated store owners and a man who makes his living with garbage art.