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 →

This Thursday, November 12th, Jennifer Kaplan, the author of GREENING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: How to Improve Your Bottom Line, Grow Your Brand, Satisfy Your Customers – and Save the Planet will be reading from her book and holding a public … 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 →

We have new art & a late afternoon reception today! The show – “Summer Revisited” – features photos by Jesse Untracht-Oakner & images of those last glorious days of the season that seems to have flown by this year.  In … More →

Just a reminder… This Sunday (September 20th) a host from Pangea Organics will be at Green in BKLYN. She’ll be answering questions & sharing all kinds of info about their amazing products: • 5x Award Winning Face Mask • Fabulous … More →

The Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC) is sponsoring a full day eco-friendly fair in our neighborhood! Green Brooklyn… Green City Fair & Symposium will be held on Thursday, September 24, 11:30pm-6:00pm at Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 … 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 →