Tag: composting
December 7, 2018
GreenHolidayNYC: Giving to the Planet During the Holiday Season
by Pamela Berns x With the holidays upon us, you can make the decision to be either naughty or nice when it comes to your carbon footprint. From treats to trees, from toys to travel, your choices make a difference in the health of the planet. How can New Yorkers stop dreaming of a white Christmas, and take. Read more…
February 27, 2018
Sustainable Farm Life at Queens County Farm Museum
by Kimberly Stempien Where can you visit a farm within the five boroughs of New York City? Queens County Farm Museum, in Floral Park, Queens, a 47-acre working farm with a focus on sustainable agriculture. Purchased in 1975 by the NYC Department of Parks, the farm dates back to 1697. In the 1800’s, it. Read more…
May 24, 2017
April Forum Recap: Sustainable Food Systems
by Sunitha Sarveswaran Most people look at strawberry tops or carrot peels and throw them away, without realizing the myriad of other uses these scraps could provide. According to the EPA, the most preferred use for food and organics is human consumption. The least preferred uses are landfill and incineration. The GreenHomeNYC April Forum. Read more…
September 30, 2015
A Greener Future for Waste Management
by Tamanna Virmani All of us living or working in New York City recognize and admire the fact that the city is a trailblazer in many areas. However, waste management in general, and organics recycling in particular, have been challenging issues for the city – issues needing a trailblazing spirit to establish best practices. Read more…
May 30, 2015
Waste: Zero, World: Green
by Lisa Bonanate A world with zero waste – sending nothing to landfill or incineration – sounds like a Utopian dream. But in San Francisco, it’s a dream that’s becoming a political and social reality. If you live in San Francisco, you can recycle or compost anything, even hazardous materials and construction waste. How. Read more…
May 28, 2013
Ever thought that there might be life in the East River?
This year the Lower East Side Ecology Center will open its office and learning center at the East River Park Fireboat House. The site will contain an aquarium connected to the river to prove that “there are actually things living in the East River.” Through initiatives such as environmental education programs, greening, and composting,. Read more…
May 5, 2013
Join us for our Annual Spring Green Buildings Open-House!
On May 18th, discover what makes New York City one of the greenest metropolises in the world. See first-hand what is being done to further develop our sustainability and resiliency for the future. The one-day event will take guests behind the scenes to see sustainable sites throughout the city. Tours will highlight cutting edge innovations. Read more…