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Recycling
March 28, 2020 NYC Zero Waste During COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has suspended many of the zero waste programs New Yorkers have come to rely on, including GrowNYC’s zero waste programs, DSNY’s curbside compost program, and the citywide network of food scrap drop-off sites. While GrowNYC’s zero waste...
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October 21, 2019 Fall Leaf Composting: It’s in the Bag
The humble fall leaf packs a punch when used as compost or mulch to return nutrients to the soil. When landfilled, leaves create methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Fortunately, it’s easy to put fall leaves to good use through...
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April 05, 2019 GrowNYC’s 2019 Compost Giveaway
From May 24 to June 5, the GrowNYC Compost Program will give out free ready-to-use compost to participants who drop off their food scraps. Finished compost is a natural fertilizer that you can apply to houseplants and outdoor plants. The distributed compost is...
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March 09, 2019 It Takes a Metropolis
Every year hundreds of everyday heroes help guide their fellow New Yorkers down the path to zero waste by keeping clothing and food scraps out of landfills, reusing items too good to toss, and by adopting new habits to reduce waste and recycle more. Check out our new video to peek into the...
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January 02, 2019 Host Your Own Community Swap!
Hosting a Swap is as Easy as D-I-Y with GrowNYC’s Guide to Community Reuse EventsWe are pleased to announce the release of our new DIY Swap Guide!Since 2007, GrowNYC has hosted 270 Stop ‘N’ Swap® community reuse events across all five boroughs. Our goal is to provide...
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