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GrowNYC presents: New York City Recycling Made Simple

These short videos will show you what you need to know to be a NYC Recycling Pro! Watch them now and contact us to screen them at your next meeting or event. NOTE: As of April 23, 2013, the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) accepts more kinds of plastic for recycling.  Our instructional videos, produced in 2009, do not include this change, but are otherwise accurate.  

 

Paper & Cardboard Recycling
in 30 seconds

Metal Recycling
in 30 seconds

Glass Recycling
in 30 seconds



Plastic Recycling
in 30 seconds

Beverage Carton Recycling
in 15 seconds

Paper & Cardboard Recycling
in 60 seconds

   

Metal, Glass, Plastic & Carton Recycling
in 60 seconds

 

 

 

In a moment where New Yorkers have turned to parks and gardening to ease the mental and emotional strain the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on residents, when the need for education surrounding nutrition and health couldn’t be more critical, the same nonprofits that make green space and nutrition education possible are in danger of going under, while vital city agencies like the New York City Parks Department’s GreenThumb program are facing severe budget cuts.

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