"I think with worms it's like this: either people love it or they don't," according to Christine Datz-Romero, Executive Director of the Lower East Side Ecology Center, as she sums up the love-hate relationship New Yorkers have with the idea of indoor worm composting. Worms or no worms, popularity of urban composting in NYC has soared over the past few years.

Every day, the average New York City household throws away two pounds of organic waste. By sending less of this renewable trash to the landfills and more into the natural cycle of decomposition and regeneration, New Yorkers conscious of sustainable living are contributing positively to a vital need for healthier, productive, and chemical-free food and plant growth. EcoFlix takes a look at how some Manhattanites are taking recycling to a new level.