GreeNow

GreeNow

GreeNow is committed to making your event sustainable. The company was founded by event producers, production designers, and construction experts so they know the in’s and out’s of what it takes to make an event successful. They’ll help you green your occasion

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Bronx Zoo

Bronx Zoo

New Yorkers are lucky to have the world’s largest urban zoo right in their city. With 265 acres of wildlife habitats to see, the Bronx Zoo is the ultimate escape in the Big Apple that let’s you choose your own adventure every time you visit! More than 600

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LES Ecology Center

LES Ecology Center

The Lower East Side Ecology Center was founded in 1987 as one of the first organizations to offer community-based recycling and composting programs in New York City.  The Ecology Center’s location in the East River Park makes it the perfect place to learn

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Housing Works (Tribeca)

Housing Works (Tribeca)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Upper East Side)

Housing Works (Upper East Side)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Yorkville)

Housing Works (Yorkville)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (West Village)

Housing Works (West Village)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Upper West Side)

Housing Works (Upper West Side)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessories, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Soho)

Housing Works (Soho)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Hell’s Kitchen)

Housing Works (Hell’s Kitchen)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Gramercy)

Housing Works (Gramercy)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Chelsea)

Housing Works (Chelsea)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Housing Works (Brooklyn)

Housing Works (Brooklyn)

Housing Works is an amazing resource and the perfect vehicle for being charitable and recycling new and used products at the same time. They sell and accept donations of new and gently-used fashion, accessory, jewelry, furniture, books, and other household

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Le Petit Paradis Preschool

Le Petit Paradis Preschool

Not only is Le Petit Paradis a green preschool, but it’s bilingual, too! You’re kid will come home parlant français–speaking french–and recycling milk containers. They emphasize an international atmosphere as well as the open minded Montessori philosophy.

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Playgarden

Playgarden

Playgarden is a year round indoor play space made entirely of recycled playground material. The space is cleaned daily with non-toxic and organic cleaning supplies to keep your child safe. Memberships are available for year round unlimited visits. They also

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Stop-N-Swap in The Bronx

Stop-N-Swap in The Bronx

Community “swaps” provide the perfect opportunity to find new homes for things you no longer need. By taking home items that you can use, you are also helping to prevent waste from production, packaging and transportation required to get new things. Bring clean, portable, reuseable items (no furniture) to share or just come see what’s free for the taking.

The Office of Recycling Outreach and Education coordinates the Stop ‘N’ Swap in the communities where they are working to improve recycling in order to facilitate waste prevention and material reuse. They …

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Stop-N-Swap in Manhattan

Stop-N-Swap in Manhattan

Community “swaps” provide the perfect opportunity to find new homes for things you no longer need. By taking home items that you can use, you are also helping to prevent waste from production, packaging and transportation required to get new things. Bring clean, portable, reuseable items (no furniture) to share or just come see what’s free for the taking.

The Office of Recycling Outreach and Education coordinates the Stop ‘N’ Swap in the communities where they are working to improve recycling in order to facilitate waste prevention and material reuse. They …

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LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling on the Upper East Side

LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling on the Upper East Side

Recycle your old, unwanted gadgets the eco-friendly way and keep electronics out of the waste stream at this E-waste Recycling on 62nd Street in the Upper East Side. Recyclers have the chance to win a MacBook Air and will receive coupons for Apple Mac, iPod,

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LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

Recycle your old, unwanted gadgets the eco-friendly way and keep electronics out of the waste stream at this E-waste Recycling at the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.
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LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling Event at RING Garden

LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling Event at RING Garden

Recycle your old, unwanted gadgets the eco-friendly way, keep electronics out of the waste stream at this E-waste Recycling at RING Garden in Inwood.
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LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling Event at Habana Outpost

LES Ecology Center Electronics Recycling Event at Habana Outpost

Recycle your old, unwanted gadgets the eco-friendly way, keep electronics out of the waste stream and get a free green t-shirt from Tekserve at this E-waste Recycling at Habana Outpost in Brooklyn.

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New Yorkers, Recycle Your Gadgets at LES Ecology Center E-Waste Collections

New Yorkers, Recycle Your Gadgets at LES Ecology Center E-Waste Collections

Electronics are complicated to recycle, but there are dozens of resources out there that simplify the process for you. Throughout January, the Lower East Side Ecology Center will be collecting used or broken electronics at different locations in the city during their annual “After the Holidays” E-waste Events.

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Brooklyn Sewing Clubs Encourage Repair and Reuse of Clothing

Brooklyn Sewing Clubs Encourage Repair and Reuse of Clothing

Instead of running to Macy’s the next time your favorite sweater gets a snag or your jeans rip in the knee, maker a greener choice and take the time to mend your clothing before buying something new. Sewing clubs are popping up all over Brooklyn, giving New Yorkers the opportunity to learn how to sew and fix worn clothing even if they don’t own a sewing machine.

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree at Mulchfest 2011

Recycle Your Christmas Tree at Mulchfest 2011

Instead of kicking your Christmas tree to the curb, bring it with you this weekend to your local park or community garden for Mulchfest 2011 to turn it into mulch for city trees. The event is part of GreeNYC, the mayor’s initiative to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by 30 perfect by 2030.

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