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Scaffolding + Spring Planning = BIG!Blooms

 

East 5th Street's 
Raised Garden Bed

Ever wonder what happens when the ugly scaffolding in front of your favorite corner store comes down? Well, after the scaffolding has been used for construction purposes, it is retired and sent to a landfill. Build It Green!NYC saw an opportunity to help divert the wood from the waste stream and provide free materials to local gardens. 

 

BIG!Blooms began last year, and has already diverted 3,000 boards of scaffolding lumber to be used as raised garden beds, tree guards, and compost bins for local community and school gardens. 

Two Coves' Raised 
Garden Bed

 

One of the early donors for this program is local LIC company, United Hoisting and Scaffolding.  "I have got to say, it feels great seeing the end result with the product we donate," said Joe Covello, Vice President at UHSC.  "Seeing the joy in the people's faces and the benefit we bring to their communities is what make us continue to donate to BIG!NYC."

 

Another big scaffolding donor is NJ based,

Scaffolding drop off 
for GreenThumb gardens
Ace Scaffolding. Last November they delivered two truck loads of used boards to GreenThumb's yard, and will soon be used for building raised garden beds at schools in Queens.

 

If you are interested in donating materials, or if you are seeking materials for a community/school garden, please visit the BIG!Blooms page on our website to learn more. 

BIG! FEATURED ITEM:
Stainless Steel Cabinets
 

 

BIG!NYC Gowanus: $1,000
   
Bathroom Fixture Sale






SHOP in ASTORIA!
Bamboo Furniture

ASTORIA: Swing by our Queens warehouse to see our new set of bamboo living room furniture. The sofa is picture above. Available separately are chairs, side tables, rocker, and an ottoman (priced $100 and up).
BIG!NYC Price:
 $250 (sofa)
LG Air Conditioner
ASTORIA: OFF SEASON STEAL! Like-new LG air conditioners have arrived at our Astoria warehouse. Other brands and sizes have also arrived this week, prices range from $70-275 each.
BIG!NYC Price: $80
Historic Slate Mantels

ASTORIASalvaged from the Landmarks auction, these slate mantel sets are simple and complete. Five sets available, colors and styles vary.

BIG!NYC Price: $500
SHOP in GOWANUS!
Mosler Bank Vault
GOWANUS:  Time to break the bank?! Why not create a new home for these former bank vault boxes. Estimated to be around 110 years old. 
BIG!NYC Price: $3,200
Romantic Red Wood Box 
GOWANUS:  Still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your loved one? How about a beautiful red box to store your photos and love notes in. 
BIG!NYC Price: $115
Super Bowl Special!

GOWANUS: Celebrate the Giants win at last weekend's super bowl with this 23in locker.

BIG!NYC Price: $15
Environmental Events in NYC:









Monday, February 13, 6:30pm. 
Bard MBA Sustainable Business Series: "Is Sustainable More Productive?" 641 6th Avenue, NYC 8th Floor. RSVP required. Free.

Wednesday, February 15, 6:30-8pm.
Green Homeowner's Forum. BAARNY Center, 172-11 Hillside Ave, Jamaica. Free, please RSVP here: prattcenter.net/event/green-forum-jamaica.

Wednesday, February 15, 6:30-8pm.
February Green Building Monthly Forum: Green Careers. NYC ACRE - NYU Poly, 160 Varick St. (10 Hudson Sq), 12th floor. Registration is required. Click here to RSVP.

Thursday-Sunday, April 19-22.
Earth day NYC. Times Square, Grand Central (inside and outside).


Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22.
Green America presents Green Festival NYC. Jacob Javit's Center North. 


BIG!NYC-Astoria

BIG!NYC Astoria Map
 Open Wed-Fri 10-6
& Sat-Sun 10-5
718-777-0132 x21
BIG!NYC-Gowanus
BIG!NYC Gowanus Map 
Open Wed-Fri 10-6
& Sat-Sun 10-5
718-725-8925