The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility
About this Event
The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility
Event address change to the Barrow Mansion in Jersey City
Summary
Join us for a screening of The Sacrifice Zone, an award-winning documentary about environmental justice in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, followed by a community discussion with Brooke Helmick of the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance on the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility and its potential impacts on Jersey City and the surrounding region.
About This Event
What happens when waste infrastructure is proposed next to communities that are already facing environmental burdens?
Join local residents, advocates, and community leaders for a screening of The Sacrifice Zone, a powerful documentary that examines environmental justice issues in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood and the fight against disproportionate pollution in overburdened communities.
Following the film, Brooke Helmick of the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance will lead a discussion about the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility and what it could mean for Jersey City, Hudson County, and the future of regional greenway projects.
This event is FREE and ADA Accessible. Food and light refreshments will be provided.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 AM
Introductions
Info: Enjoy complimentary food and light refreshments while connecting with fellow community members.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The Sacrifice Zone Film Screening
Info: The Sacrifice Zone is a documentary about residents of Newark's Ironbound neighborhood fighting against the concentration of polluting facilities in their community. The film explores environmental justice, public health, and the impact of waste infrastructure on local neighborhoods.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Presentation & Community Discussion on the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility
Host: Brooke Helmick
Info: The proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility would bring a large-scale waste transfer operation to Jersey City near several residential neighborhoods and future greenway projects, including the Essex-Hudson Greenway and Bergen Arches. Community members have raised concerns about potential increases in truck traffic, air pollution, noise, and impacts on quality of life. This event aims to educate the public about the proposal, encourage community engagement, and support efforts to advocate for cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable uses of this important corridor.
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