As some of you know, from word-of-mouth, reading the blog or participating, Green in BKLYN is recycling #5 plastics.  Well, really what we’re doing is collecting #5 plastics & sending them off to one of the wonderful companies we work … More →

We’ve written a number of things about reducing our footprints, recycling in general & America Recycles Day.  Today, the day before America Recycles Day, we will leave the words to our President.  And so, without further ado, the President of … More →

Another blog in honor of America Recycles Day on November 15th…  This one is written by our lovely intern, Cristina… Nowadays, recycling has become second nature to most of us (I mean, you’re reading green tips by an eco-friendly home … More →

America Recycles Day (ARD), November 15, is dedicated to encouraging folks to recycle & to buy recycled products. Now in its 11th year, the day has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits & buy … More →

After our September collection of #5 plastics (along with batteries & cell phones), we are now shipping them off! They’re going to the Preserve Collection Site to be turned into products (all made with 100% post-consumer #5 plastics)… Then we’ll … More →

Every Sunday in September Myrtle Avenue becomes an active, pedestrian-friendly public space… In other words, from 11am to 7pm every Sunday in September, Myrtle Avenue is closed to car traffic (between Clinton & Emerson Avenues) .  Very green, indeed! There … More →

On Saturday, September 12th, the Lower East Side Ecology Center will sponsor Electronics Recycling Day, a residential e-waste collection. The event will take place from 10am-4pm at Tekserve located at 119 West 23rd Street (between Lexington & Park Avenues). More →

For those of you who are new to our blog, frequently we add new Green Tips to our blog… as well as update our Green Tips page. Today’s tips address ways & places to recycle all kinds of stuff in … More →

For all of you who’ve wondered how to recycle or compost assorted items, here’s a list to post on the fridge & share with friends.  Enjoy! 1. Appliances: Goodwill accepts working appliances (www.goodwill.org) or contact the Steel Recycling Institute to … More →