Coffee grounds, banana peels, brown paper bags and cardboard packaging often end up in the trash. But Taylor Lyons Vaughan sees these materials as resources that can be transformed into healthier soil and help grow food.
Vaughan hopes to bring that message to the community through Lafayette’s first, Better the Earth Fest, a festival organized by WormLadyRecycles designed to connect residents with local businesses, nonprofits and organizations promoting sustainability, gardening and healthy living.
“I hope to expand recycling options in Acadiana while helping residents understand how everyday habits can benefit their homes and the environment,” said Vaughan…