Have you ever heard of the “Soil Cycle!” a way to peddle-power your food waste into compost? Did you know there are 80 different varieties of cabbage you can plant at McCarren Park, or that McGolrick Park is getting a new dog run? Have you been meaning forever to get on a canoe and learn…
The fight for Bushwick Inlet Park has united the greatest group of eco-heroes in Greenpoint today. Together they have organized an exceptionally creative and strategic grassroots campaign to deliver us a long promised and much-needed waterfront park. Impossible to cover them all, what follows here is a brief 2-part history of the struggle for this… Read More
(Image Credit: Compass.com) Though Greenpoint open spaces boast some of the most gorgeous views of the city, and buzzing community centers, you may have noticed a shocking amount of litter. Not to mention the various toxins from former industry. You can read more about the garbage problems in our post on the subject here, and… Read More
Written by Sarah Ward, Project Manager for Greenpoint Eco-Schools New York City’s public schools are back in session this week, and thanks to the work of four local Eco-Heroes, also known as the Greenpoint Eco-Schools Sustainability Coaches, Greenpoint students are returning to schools where environmental inquiry and action are generating positive changes for their schools,… Read More
Originally published on Waterfront Alliance One of the founding trustees of the Waterfront Alliance, Paul Balser, cares deeply about families and children, and throughout his life has generously given of his time and resources so that others’ lives may be enriched. He has been a highly successful investor in a range of industries, and co-founder… Read More
As the most populous city in the United States of America and one of the largest cities in the world, it comes as no surprise that New York City produces a mind-blowing amount of garbage. In fact, it’s estimated that NYC residents and businesses produce more than 20,000 tons of solid waste every single day. This… Read More
