Anna Sacks
Anna Sacks is a passionate waste reduction advocate who is deeply involved in legislative efforts to promote sustainable practices. She co-founded the #SaveOurCompost coalition and shares her journey on social media as @thetrashwalker.
IRK: Tell us your “Why”
Anna Sacks: Because we created these systems and we can create better systems.
IRK: What are you most passionate about with respect to taking care of people and planet?
Anna: Community composting is my first love. It restores our soil and creates local, green jobs.
IRK: What are some conscious actions you implement in your daily life?
Anna Sacks: I have a few self-imposed rules: if tap water is potable, which is a privilege, I am not allowed to drink from a single-use bottle. And I can only drink coffee in a reusable container.
IRK: What’s your hope for the future of the planet?
Anna Sacks: That we respect the physical boundaries of this beautiful planet and create a world in which each person can not only survive but thrive.
What Sustainable Development Goal do you align with the most? https://sdgs.un.org/goals
