This Spring, the NYC Department of Sanitation is holding five SAFE Disposal Events (one in each borough) to provide NYC residents with a one-stop method to get rid of potentially harmful household products. What to Bring: Solvents Automotive Products Flammable … More →

Reposted rom Brokelyn’s post yesterday, more ways to help & places for support… “We made it through this thing, Brooklyn, or at least some of us did. What may have felt just like playful building-swaying wind to you elsewhere materialized … More →

Today is the first day I’ve had access to the internet & time to respond to emails here at Green in BKLYN.  In addition to very kind notes of concern & well wishers for the shop, Lola & the rest … More →

Shop dog, Lola, decided she didn’t want to go to work today. This is why… Note: She is conserving energy.

The Laundromat Project in partnership with Weeksville Heritage Center is hosting its the 2nd annual Greening the City (formerly Seeding the City) – a day of workshops, demonstrations & art activities focused on environmental awareness & urban beautification. Greening the City will take … More →

Green in BKLYN was featured on Brooklyn Independent Television’s Brooklyn Review for Earth Day! Very exciting & a little like an awesome home movie… Check it out here:  BIT’s Brooklyn Review: Green in BKLYN

Brooklyn Dirt Talk Three: Post-OWS Grass Roots Organizing takes place this month with advice from experienced Brooklyn leaders on founding, motivating and evaluating for grass roots organizations. Panelists include folks from Sustainable Flatbush as well as Compost for Brooklyn. The … 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 →