GrowNYC COVID-19 Response:


Learn what GrowNYC is doing to help feed New Yorkers during the COVID-19 crisis and how you can help.

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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

 

 

 

As New York City and State responds to COVID-19, we want to update you on the steps we are taking--and recommending to you--to maintain GrowNYC Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and Fresh Food Box sites as vital community spaces in this time of uncertainty.

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    Food Access & Agriculture

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    Conservation

    We provide food scrap drop-offs, clothing collections, Stop 'N' Swap® community reuse events, and zero waste trainings to make resource conservation easy for all.

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    Green Space

    We build and rejuvenate community & school gardens in all 5 boroughs, and support even more gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, school garden grants, & more.

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    Education

    We foster future environmental stewards by providing 66,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment.