This long-term project, funded by EPA under a program called "People, Planet, and Prosperity", characterizes the multiplicity of waste streams in New Orleans East in order to fashion an "Industrial Ecology" that will convert a, economically and environmentally distressed situation into a more positive one. Environmental and social injustice is the focus of project; by converting environmental liabilities into clean sources of economic activity, the Payson center is working at the intersection of human need and environmental sustainability.
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To attain our vision of improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable populations in less economically developed countries, Payson has developed an extensive network of international expertise. Partnering with various knowledgeable and experienced entities results in more efficient, greater impact on our targeted populations. Since its inception, the program (formerly known as the Payson Center for International Development) has administered 59 projects in 25 countries, with a combined project budget of over $83 million. You can also view the breadth of our experience on our project map.