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WNYC Looks at Ways to Handle Sandy Debris
 

WNYC reports that "the destruction from Sandy is expected to leave more than 12 million cubic yards of debris in New York state and New Jersey. The vast majority of it will be taken to landfills." WNYC's reporter, Alec Hamilton, spoke with demolition crews and C&D reuse experts about the clean up from Hurricane Sandy. Listen to the report, including interviews with Justin Green (Build It Green!NYC) and Angie Green (The Green Project in New Orleans).

 

Hamilton notes that "of the 4.3 million cubic yards picked up in New York State so far, less than 3% has been diverted. The rest is considered construction and demolition, or C&D material." Listen/read more here.

Relics from the Roaring Twenties Headed to BIG!NYC

    

Truckloads of salvaged relics from the 1920's will be headed to Build It Green!NYC in Gowanus this week, as a beautiful Westchester home is deconstructed. From vintage ornate floral bathroom fixtures, to quality doors in impeccable condition, this home is full of majestic treasures. Mint condition appliances paired with retro fixtures help make this a photo-worthy project. Check out some highlights on our Facebook page, or browse our inventory online here.   

Are you renovating or remodeling?

Contact our Deconstruction Team! 

"What to Expect When You're Renovating":
Sign up now for a two-hour class on Wednesday, February 13th (6-8pm) about the process of renovating an apartment in NYC from start to finish, presented by the Center for Architecture Foundation. To be held at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, NYC.
Price: $35 per person. RSVP here.
#ForwardOnClimate Rally:
February 17th in DC  
Join the largest climate rally in history, on Sunday, February 17th from 12-4pm in Washington D.C.  Learn more here. 
Deconstruct  Donate  
Lots of Gray Lockers!
$65 per locker in Astoria
ALU: 24828 (20 sets available)
Solid Oak Door w. Mirror
$250 in Gowanus
ALU: 24822
*BIG!NYC SPOTLIGHT* 
Steel Deck Mezzanine 
$4,000 in Gowanus
56 ft long & 12 ft deep 
ALU: 24690
CEC Creates a Comic Book Hero for Energy Efficiency
Antique Oak Desk

$275 in Astoria

ALU: 24674
Vintage Steel Kitchen Base $500 in Astoria

ALU: 24798
NEW LOAD
Reclaimed Spruce Joists

$2-4.50 per linear ft in Astoria

ALU: 20022

Guilded Sink c.1920

  $325 ea. in Gowanus

ALU: 24821 (2 available) 

Miele Incognito Stainless D/W 

$500 ea. in Gowanus

ALU: 24823 (2 available) 
Antique Brass Chandelier

  $600 in Gowanus

ALU: 24788

Ornate Cast Iron Radiator

$100 ea. in Gowanus

ALU: 24819 (4 available) 

36 Pane Window  

$210 in Gowanus

ALU: 24820
Black Metal Bookshelf

  $150 ea. in Gowanus

ALU: 24817 (6 available)  

includes glass shelves! 

Environmental Events in NYC:












Thursday, January 17, 6-9pm.
Sustainable Fashion: Timeless or Trendy? Chadbourne and Parke LLP, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 23rd Floor, NYC. $2 for CBSAC/NY members, $40 for non-members.

Thursday, January 17, 7-10pm.
The Fixers Collective. Proteus Gowanus, 543 Union St. $5 suggested donation for each item fixed.

Saturday, January 19 and February 2
 Food Scraps Drop Off at Long Island City CSA, Hour Children. 36-49 11th St btn 36/37th Aves, LIC.

Saturday, January 19, activities all day!
Hurricane Sandy Clean Up Projects across NY and NJ, organized by the Clean Ocean Action Waves. Locations throughout NYC and NJ.

Saturday, January 19, 12-5pm.
Skraptacular and Growing Minds Therapeutics OPEN HOUSE. 454 Ft. Washington Ave. #7.

Sundays, 9am-12pm.
Food Scraps Drop Off at Jackson Heights Greenmarket. 34th Ave btn 77 & 78th Streets, Jackson Heights.

Wednesday, January 23, 7pm.
EPA's Public Meetings Regarding Gowanus Canal Cleanup. PS 58, 330 Smith St., Brooklyn.

Thursday, January 24, 6-8pm.
Trees New York presents the 2013 Winter Workshop "Evergreens & The City". The Arsenal in Central Park, 83- 5th Ave., NYC.

Thursday, January 24, 7pm.
EPA's Public Meetings Regarding Gowanus Canal Cleanup. NYCHA Miccio Community Center, 110 West 9th St., Brooklyn.

Thursday, January 31, 7:30-9:30pm.
3rd Ward WIND UP: Wood is Good: Networking Event. 195 Morgan Ave., Brooklyn. Free!

Wednesday, February 13, 6-8pm.
Center for Architecture Foundation presents What to Expect When You're Renovating. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, NYC. $35 per person.

Saturday, April 6.
The Annual Brooklyn Queens Landtrust Membership Meeting.

Monday, April 22.
Save the Date: The Greenhouse Project 5th Annual Benefit. Top of the Standard, The Standard Hotel, NYC.

BIG!NYC-Astoria

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