Dumbo Turning Greener
January 30th, 2008
You may have noticed those green and blue recycle bins around Dumbo installed late last week. They are part of Dumbo Improvement District’s neighborhood sustainability program called Smart Environmental Efforts in DUMBO (SEED). Included in the initiatives are the installation of bicycle racks (below) to encourage alternative modes of transportation. The DID planted 52 trees in Dumbo last year, so the SEED program continues the ‘greening’ of Dumbo. From their most recent newsletter:
“This spring, the Dumbo Improvement District plans to formally launch a neighborhood sustainability program: Smart Environmental Efforts in DUMBO (SEED). The program is meant to demonstrate the ease of environmental action on the most local level. SEED was built on a foundation of five initiatives that encourage: public recycling, alternative modes of transportation, consumption reduction, greater energy efficiency and environmental education.
The Improvement District is looking for DUMBO stakeholders to join SEED’s steering committee. Please email jane@dumbonyc.org if you are interested in working with us to help DUMBO go green.”
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February 1st, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Bikes and recycling–two of my absolute favorites! Now if we could only get a little farmer’s market going, perhaps in the Pearl St triangle for a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday…?
February 2nd, 2008 at 9:30 am
that’s a great idea.
February 4th, 2008 at 11:09 am
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February 4th, 2008 at 11:13 am
I’ve received at least a dozen or so emails about this and glad to say that both a CSA and a green market is coming to Dumbo this summer.
February 4th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
This is fabulous! Thanks, SEED!
February 8th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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May 31st, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Where is a safe place to throw batteries out?