Season 3 Episode 12 | 312
Special Guest: Amber Dominguez
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Episode Description:
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Amber Dominguez, the passionate co-founder of Project Cleanup. Amber shares the story of how she initiated a monthly street cleanup movement in Washington Heights, NYC, through the WRU Crew (We Run Uptown) running club. Her efforts have not only transformed her neighborhood but have also sparked similar initiatives in other communities, led by various running groups.

Amber educates us on the critical issue of micro-plastics, delving into their impact on the environment and human health. She highlights the importance of awareness and action in combating this pervasive problem.

Beyond cleanup efforts, Amber has spearheaded "Uptown Closet," a clothing swap event aimed at promoting sustainable fashion and reducing waste. She emphasizes the significance of being intentional about reducing our carbon footprint and living more sustainably.

Tune in to hear Amber's journey and discover how you can make a difference in your own community.



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00:00
00:00:16 Weather check
00:02:02 Dre Drizzo - Intro
00:02:29 4th of July in the BX and the Heights
00:04:01 Haydee - Intro
00:06:34 Guest intro - Amber Dominguez
00:08:10 Micro Plastics
00:08:54 Micro plastics in testicles and penis
00:09:30 Bodies decomposing slower because of micro plastics
00:12:05 Motivation behind becoming an environmentalist
00:13:00 Starting a street clean up
00:13:44 Destigmatizing picking up trash
00:14:27 Shifting perspective over time
00:15:51 People do what they see other people do
00:16:35 Throwing trash on the floor instead of the trash can
00:17:22 Moving from Cali to NYC
00:19:58 Being pleasantly surprised
00:20:34 Genuinely caring about the clean up
00:21:32 Looking cute for the clean up's
00:21:52 July 14th Project Clean up
00:23:48 Impact through influence
00:24:58 Scaling the project
00:27:53 Uptown Closet
00:28:15 Started as a clothing swap
00:29:35 Shoutout to friends who make you think bigger
00:30:50 Sifting through the clothes
00:32:06 Finding non-profits that give clothes directly to people
00:34:01 Moving donated clothes
00:37:01 Transforming garbage into Art
00:38:45 Consume less
00:40:54 Reusable bags stocked under my sink to the brim
00:43:10 Make it make sense - soda in plastic baggies
00:44:35 Being more intentional about purchases that do not come in plastic
00:46:01 Composting in the heights
00:48:50 Freezing your compost
00:50:27 Getting rid of food scraps
00:51:20 Neighbors not getting rid of trash
00:53:14 Japan leading the cleanliness race
00:54:37 Trash problem in DR
00:55:22 Tokyo vs NYC
00:56:27 Education in trash
00:58:28 How can I make my footprint smaller
01:00:17 Taking on the challenge of using less plastic
01:01:23 Changing our ways
01:02:36 Influence on shifting habits
01:03:17 Deciding when to become an environmentalist
01:04:52 LCFW - Dre Drizzo
01:05:51 LCFW - Amber
01:06:59 LCFW - Haydee
01:07:46 LCFW - Ron

Record date: 07.06.24
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