Promoting sustainable living in our Brooklyn neighborhood and beyond.
You may have already heard about NYC Summer Streets, the car-free celebration coming up in August. On the 16th we will be hosting a “feeder” ride from Flatbush to join the party, stay tuned for details! For now, enjoy this promo video courtesy of our […]
More wisdom from my favorite Soho street vendor: Yes folks, the bubble is about to burst! Barrel of Oil = $142 Bubble Gun = $5 On a hot summer day, which sounds like more fun?? Check out last winter’s version, with oil at $90/barrel…
For those of you who are interested in following New York State environmental politics, a great online resource is Environmental Advocates of New York. I also receive their email alerts, and was pleased to learn that my State Senator, Kevin Parker, supported all four Environmental Super Bills that were being considered in the state legislature this year: (more…)
“America must commit to producing 100% of our electricity from cheap, clean renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, within 10 years.” If you are onboard with Al Gore’s challenge, let Obama, McCain, and your elected officials know by signing the MoveOn petition here. Let’s […]
Our Sustainable Flatbush Neighborhood Solar Forum on Wednesday was a great success. This was the first of what I plan to be a series of forums on energy-related topics, and the timing is clearly right: the very next day Al Gore made his speech urging […]
Wondering if you can convert your house to solar?
Come to the…
Neighborhood Solar Forum
for single family homes
sponsored by Sustainable Flatbush
July 16th @ 8pm
Ditmas Workspace
535 East 17th Street (corner of Ditmas)
http://www.ditmasworkspace.com/
Peter Landy will speak about his experience converting his house to solar power.
Chris Neidl of Solar One will speak about current legislation and initiatives to make residential solar power affordable.
RSVP requested (but not required) to anne@sustainableflatbush.org.s107207.gridserver.com
Special Thanks to Liena Zagare and Ditmas Workspace
*Spread the word to friends and neighbors!
**The next Solar Forum will focus on multi-family apartment buildings, including co-ops.
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES: There will NOT be a meeting for the Flatbush (Comm)Unity Garden tomorrow (July 8th). Sorry for any confusion and inconvenience!! The next Sustainable Flatbush monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday July 22nd… and it’s gonna be a BARBEQUE! Come out, meet […]
