VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
“Altadena deserves a recovery rooted in science, equity, and community. The Altadena Soils Relief Fund ensures that no family is forced to choose between their health and their ability to rebuild. This is about restoring land, restoring dignity, and restoring hope.”
Christine Lenches-Hinkel, Founder of 301 Organics local small business owner in Altadena, CA
"EFRU is proud to support soil restoration efforts in the fire-affected communities. We see bioremediation as a promising approach to addressing widespread contamination concerns. We are thrilled with the announcement of this important charitable project between 301 Organics and Charity On Top Foundation to advance the safe rebuilding of our community.”
Jane Lawton-Moore Potelle, Eaton Fire Residents United Co-Founder and Executive Director
"By composting our horse manure locally, we help restore the soil and strengthen our community. We’re proud to partner with 301 Organics, the Altadena Soils Relief Fund, and Charity On Top as they heal our soil one load at a time.”
Andrea Telleria, Altadena Stables, local small business owner
"Thanks to the magic juice, so far its showing incredible results. We put it [food scraps] in bins and they come and pick it up and they drop it off to the local site and that's what makes the juice, the magic juice.”
Christy Lee, Fair Oaks Burger, local small business owner and bioremediation client
“There’s exciting evidence coming through…….bioremediation can really help.”
Dr. Josh West, USC, Professor of Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies in CBS news story “Some Altadena residents turning to soil remediation while rebuilding homes”
“I haven’t known what to do about the soil around our standing structure. I want to get back to being able to go outside and harvest food growing on our property. What remains clear is we can’t ignore what our soil needs, in recovering from the Eaton Fire”
Leila Towry, Pasadena Resident, small business owner/consultant The Future Organization