New Commuter Compost Pilot in Queens, Plus New Inventory at BIG!NYC

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Astoria's Morning Commuters Now Have a New Drop Off Spot for Their Food Scraps!

Build It Green!NYC's compost program, BIG!Compost, has initiated the Broadway N/Q Commuter Composting Pilot! Our newest food scrap drop-off site furthers our mission of diverting waste from landfills while increasing opportunities for NYC residents to compost locally.

The new Commuter Composting Pilot is located just outside the entrance of the Broadway N/Q subway station on 31st Street, across from Rite Aid. This site is open on Tuesdays from 8am-10am. For a list of what you can compost, please visit: www.bignyc.org/compost.

So, if you're on your way to the N/Q subway at Broadway, or if you live in the area, remember to bring along your frozen food scraps to drop off. You can also stop by to learn more about composting!

BIG!Compost hopes to see you there!
Click here to find more food scrap drop off locations in Queens!

This article was written by BIG!Compost intern, Gentiana Quni.

Urban Green Council Releases Plan to Reduce NYC's Carbon Footprint 90% by 2050

rban Green Council's new report 90 by 50 proposes an aggressive approach to improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in NYC by 90% by the year 2050. Most notably, this report makes suggestions based on current technology and energy efficiency improvements that already are known.

Learn more at UGC's special event "90 by 50: A Path to Deep CO2 Reductions in NYC" on 2/28/13. More details here.

Special Class: Anatomy of a Green Brownstone

NYC College of Technology, Division of Continuing Education presents the Spring 2013 Brownstone series. This edition will show you how great design and energy efficiency are two sides of the same coin. Come with questions and go home inspired by the possibilities! $60 per person. Click here to register.

Free Props in Gowanus!

BIG!NYC Gowanus has a stash of broken appliances damaged in the hurricane, & we're offering them free to production/theater groups who bring proof of their cultural activity. There are also mattresses from a model home that we're giving away.
You have until next Wednesday at 5pm to get 'em for free!

Vintage Pivoting

Phone Book Table

$50 in Astoria

ALU: 25233

VIEW INVENTORY

12 Light Brass Chandelier

$300 in Gowanus

ALU: 24976

BIG!NYC in the News!

Gowanus Industrial Arts Complex: Neighborhood Beat BoCoCa/Gowanus

Thanks to Brooklyn Independent Television, a community media program of BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn for providing the clip.

WillybMum visits BIG!NYC

Read the blog at willybmum.com.

Inventory in Astoria:

Soapstone Bricks

$6 ea. in Astoria

ALU: 25197 (150 available)

Vintage Pan Light

$75 in Astoria

ALU: 25215

w/ Hand Painted Glass Shades!

Long Stainless Steel Sink

$300 in Astoria

ALU: 24684

Sylvania SOX180 Sodium Lights/Sockets/Ballasts

$75 ea. in Astoria

ALU: 25193 (200 available)

Large Square
Foyer Lantern

$225 in Astoria

ALU: 25232

Frigidaire Double Door Fridge

SALE $300 in Astoria

ALU: 24946

Inventory in Gowanus:

Red Country Chair(s)

$60 ea. in Gowanus

ALU: 25203 (3 available)

Antique Brass

Medicine Cabinet

$575 ea. in Gowanus

ALU: 24961

Red Banquette on Wheels

$125 in Gowanus

ALU: 25201

Pine Organizer Cabinet

$125 ea. in Gowanus

ALU: 25199 (2 available)

Armoire w Painted Mural

$250 in Gowanus

ALU: 25161

20in Summit Gas Stove

$175 in Gowanus

ALU: 25213

Environmental Events in NYC:

Thursday, February 28, 6-8pm.
90 by 50: A Path to Deep CO2 Reduction in NYC. Hosted by Urban Green Council at Con Edison, 4 Irving Place, Floor 10NW, NYC. Free for members, non-members $15.

Sunday, March 3, 10am-3pm.
Volunteer with BIG!Compost. Queens Plaza South and 10th St. Free!

Tuesday, March 5, 6-9pm.
Making Green from Green presents Sustainable Real Estate: Making the Case for Investment. Allen & Overy LLP, 1221 Ave of Americans (21st Floor), NYC. $25 for CBSACNY members, $40 non-members, $60 at the door.

Saturday, March 16 - two volunteer events in Queens!
10:30am-12pm - Volunteer with BIG!Compost at Queens Library in Sunnyside.
1pm-3pm - Volunteer with BIG!Compost at Queens Library at Broadway.

Saturday, March 16.
SAVE THE DATE: Grow Our Grassroots Summit. Brooklyn Borough Hall.

2013 Community-Scale Composting Grants. Made possible by the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB), Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, and Citizens Committee for NYC. Applications due March 22.

Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30.
Just Food Conference 2013: Eat Work Grow the Movement. Food & Finance High School, 525 W 50th St., NYC. Tickets $45 per day.

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.

Saturday, May 4, 11am-1pm.
Build It Green!NYC-Astoria 150 Tree Giveaway, through NYRP MillionTreesNYC program. Hosted at BIG!NYC in Astoria, 3-17 26th Ave. Reserve your FREE tree in April!

Sunday, May 5, 11am-1pm.
Build It Green!NYC-Gowanus 150 Tree Giveaway, through NYRP MillionTreesNYC program. Hosted at BIG!NYC in Gowanus, 69 9th St. Brooklyn. Reserve your FREE tree in April!

BIG!NYC-Astoria

Mon-Fri 10-6

Sat-Sun 10-5

718-777-0132 x2
astoria@bignyc.org

BIG!NYC-Gowanus

Mon-Fri 10-6
Sat-Sun 10-5
718-725-8925
gowanus@bignyc.org