“Crises are for the moment; humanity is for a lifetime!” 2020 taught us many things about the state of the world, while shining a light on the shortcomings of justice systems, healthcare systems, political systems, food systems, and education systems. In unison, communities around the world came together to support one another and provide for […]
“Our rising tide lifts all boats!” Since its founding, Green Bronx Machine has never sought handouts. Instead, Green Bronx Machine has forged unique partnerships with non-profits, local businesses, institutions, and corporations, and set a new standard for how a non-profit organization can offer value to their partners and supporters in addition to the communities and […]
“When we teach children about nature, we teach them to nurture. And when we teach them to nurture, we as a society embrace our better nature.” 165,000 pounds of vegetables later, Stephen’s favorite crop is organically grown citizens, graduates, social and environmental justice advocates, and equity warriors: children who understand their relationship to the world […]
“Children should not have to leave their community to live, learn, and earn in a better one.” There is a Bronx in every city and town on Earth, and their residents collectively hold the solutions to every problem humanity faces. Stephen Ritz has traveled the world to help transform neighborhoods that are fragmented and marginalized […]
“The greatest natural resource in the world is the untapped potential residing in low-status and marginalized communities.” The triple bottom line is out of date! Stephen Ritz believes in a new standard: the Quintuple bottom line: people planet profit progress and purpose. As a collective society, we’ve learned that it’s not enough to survive; we […]
“We grow vegetables, and our vegetables grow students, classrooms, schools, and communities!” Stephen Ritz shares the Green Bronx Machine story – how a forgotten box of “onions” transformed a teacher’s career and started a movement. Learn about the unique teaching techniques, the educational technologies, and the community partnerships that led “America’s Favorite Teacher” from his Bronx […]
“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something!” In this inspirational presentation, Stephen Ritz shares the unlikely stories of how he and his students farmed their way from the poorest congressional district in the country all the way to the White House and beyond. Through the integration of STEAM and green technologies aligned […]
“Disruption is business as usual.” Every company, organization, institution, and government had to tackle change and change tactics during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Stephen Ritz, however, disruption is business as usual. Stephen shares lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis and the tactics used by Green Bronx Machine to turn disruption into an opportunity to better […]
