PARK(ing) Day Flyer
Gulf Restoration Network’s Table
Gulf Restoration at Branch Out
Branch Out’s Installation
Branch Out + Juan’s Flying Burrito Installations
Unique Products Installation
Unique Products Installation
Installation at Spruce
Green Project at Spruce
Maya’s Restaurant Installation
On Wednesday, March 4th, grab your reusable tote-bag and head on over to Whole Foods on Magazine Street or on Veterans Boulevard. Wednesday ONLY. Whole Foods will DONATE 5% OF NET SALES to The Green Project!
This month The ReUse District is organizing a used cooking oil and grease drive to raise awareness about The Green Project’s new grease collection program. Cooking oil and grease can be brought to The Green Project Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm. All donors will receive a tax donation for the value of their donation. The ReUse District is trying to get as many restaurants on board as possible and will recognize participating restaurants with their own website page. For more information or to learn about pick-ups, email Beth at bstelson@thegreenproject.org.
Free Recycling for Kenner Residents: Just a few months ago, KLV Operations started a free curbside recycling program for Kenner residents with the support of Catholic Charities. They already have a 25% participation rate, and are (of course) looking for more households to join in.
The Green Project is looking for nominations for the Board of Directors: Do you know somebody that is passionate about sustainable waste management or reuse? The Green Project is now open for nominations for the Board of Directors, and wants your input. Feel free to nominate yourself to put your environmental zeal to good use!
What are the requirements?
The board will be voted upon at the annual membership potluck meeting on June 28th, 2011– so mark you calendars!Nominations and inquires should be sent to Marilyn Kearny at marilynkearney@bellsouth.net. Nominations must be received by May 21, 2011.
 The Green Project Starts Cooking Oil and Grease Collection for Biodiesel |
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| The Green Project now collects used cooking oil and cooking grease to be used for biodiesel. The oil and grease will be given to Operation REACH to be converted into biodiesel.
Did you know that nearly 100% of cooking oil and grease can be recycled into biodiesel? Once converted, biodiesel provides a renewable, nontoxic, and clean-burning alternative to fossil fuels.
Want to get involved? Start by collecting your old cooking oil and grease in a sealable container. Bring it to The Green Project (2831 Marais Street) between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Saturday. A staff person will help you with a tax receipt for the value of your donation. It’s as simple as that.
Questions? Email Beth at bstelson@thegreenproject.org or call (504) 945-0240 ext. 2#.
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Anti-Paint Dumping Campaign
The Green project, in cooperation with Tulane University Center for Public Service, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, and the Sewage and Water Board, is waging a campaign against illegal dumping in storm drains. 
On November 14, 2010, 100 Tulane students will march across areas of the Marigny, Bywater, 7th Ward, St. Roch, and St. Claude neighborhoods to spray “Drains Directly to Lake” on storm drains and flier about the environmental and public health hazards of illegal dumping.
Paint and many other household chemicals are often household hazardous waste. However, many people do not know how to properly dispose of them. Through this campaign, The Green Project hopes to significantly decrease hazardous waste run-off and increase public awareness about our paint disposal services through the Green Project’s paint recycling center.
Trailer Trash Initiative At Your Front Door
Recycling should be accessibility to everybody, and that is precisely what The Trailer Trash Initiative promotes. This brand new project will pick up your recycling from your home for a donation if you live in the Bywater, Marigny, or French Quarter. The best part… it’s all done by bike. No recycling trucks, no wasted petroleum!
The Newly Formed ReUse District
On November 4, the New Orleans City Council will officially recognize 7th Ward, Bywater, Marigny, St. Claude, and St. Roch neighborhoods as The ReUse District in New Orleans and as the first “reuse district” in the country.
Heading to the New Orleans Fringe Festival for some fantastic theater? Make sure to stop by The ReUse District Art Yard on Press Street in front of the Fringe’s Free-For-All tent and box office. Members of The ReUse District will bring all types of reused materials to be transformed into creative sculptures by YOU! Check out The ReUse District website for more details or visit the New Orleans Fringe Fest’s schedule for a complete list of happenings.
