Ever since we opened four years ago – on Earth Day 2009 – we’ve been helping folks recycle stuff… by answering their questions about what and where to recycle, posting recycling events and information as well as accepting #5 plastics … More →

Spring (cleaning) is here and the Lower East Side Ecology Center (LESEC) has scheduled a number of electronic waste events to help clear old and unwanted electronics out of your closets without trashing the environment! Drop-off your tech gear at … More →

The Lower East Side Ecology Center  is celebrating 10 years of electronic waste recycling with 10 “After the Holidays” E-waste Recycling events this January.Can’t make it to an event? Drop off your e-waste five days per week at their E-waste … More →

Here at Green in BKLYN we love art. We love artists. And we especially love local artists. This month we’ve added the work of two (awesome) local artists to the shop: Sawyer Devuyst and Jack Maiorino. Sawyer’s the brains and … More →

Electronics & Textile Recycling – EAST VILLAGE Saturday, November 17th 11am-3pm 19 Easy 3rd Street (btw Bowery & 2nd Avenue) At FABnyc’s Load OUT! Bring clean and dry clothing, paired shoes, bedding, linens, hats, handbags, belts, fabric scraps 36″x36″ or … More →

The Lower East Side Ecology Center is trying something new and adding a couple of weekday events to their summer e-waste collection schedule.  If you can’t make it to an event, you can drop-off (almost) any time at their E-Waste … More →

Starting January 31st, there is a new permanent e-waste collection center in Brooklyn! The Lower East Side Ecology Center is making responsible disposal of working and non-working electronics easier than ever before by collecting them at their NEW E-waste Warehouse … More →

With thanks to the Lower East Side Recycling Center, Grow NYC and NYC.gov, we bring you a slew of tips for Greening Your Holidays… Sending cards? Try e-cards or look for greetings made with recycled content (we’ve got them at … More →

In partnership with the Parks Department, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy is proud to host the fifth annual MulchFest.  Join their volunteer team & have your holiday tree chipped for future use in your Parks! What: MulchFest 2012 Where: Washington … More →

Not impressing Bella with last year’s vampire outfit?  Bring last year’s clean costumes, accessories and funky clothing or just help yourself to some free Halloween fashion at GrowNYC’s Halloween Costume Swap.  Swap items limited to clothing, costumes, and accessories only … More →