Bloomberg Fellows Spotlight: Julianah Marie

Bloomberg Fellows Spotlight: Julianah Marie

Ever wondered how your daily habits impact the planet? Julianah Marie, the Waste Reduction Programs Coordinator for the City of Frisco, Texas, shares her expertise on this episode of The American Health Podcast. Julianah dives into the history of waste management in the United States and explains how our growing pollution problem affects public health and the environment. She highlights the importance of reducing waste and offers practical advice on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.

From expanding recycling programs to embracing composting, Julianah provides a wealth of knowledge on community initiatives aimed at waste reduction. She also shares simple yet effective tips for cutting down on food waste at home. Whether it's storing food properly, buying only what you need, or making the most of your freezer, Julianah's insights are both practical and easy to implement.

Her message is clear: 'If being sustainable is something that you care about, consume with conscience, dispose with conscience and eat up, because food is really a terrible thing to waste'. Tune in to this enlightening episode to learn how small changes can make a big difference in our quest for a greener planet.