Promoting sustainable living in our Brooklyn neighborhood and beyond.
To the shock and dismay of the environmental community, Center for the Urban Environment (formerly known as Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment) has abruptly shut down operations. Many questions still remain, but here is their press release which answers at least a few: FOR […]
Good news on the Bigger Better Bottle bill, via our friends at Educating Tomorrow:
On Friday, April 3, State Senator Kevin Parker is hosting the 2nd Annual Green Collar Job Fair at the YMCA in Flatbush, Brooklyn. (more…)
Tomorrow night, Saturday March 28th from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, is Earth Hour. Participants in this international demonstration will turn off their lights for one hour as an environmental statement.
Sustainable Flatbush was recently selected to receive a 2009 environmental grant from Patagonia Clothing & Gear. Thanks, Patagonia! We are grateful and proud to be recognized by a company with high environmental standards that supports grassroots activism: “Our definition of quality includes a mandate for […]
I just received an email from a neighbor providing details on how to contact State Senator Kevin Parker if you live in his district and support funding public transit with minimal tolls on the East River bridges: (more…)
We just heard from the organizers of a new CSA in the neighborhood – Flatbush Farm Share:
Despite the somewhat counter-intuitive program, yesterday’s Worm Composting Potluck was a great success! After enjoying a delicious meal, we got a tour
We have received this information from Food & Water Watch and wanted to provide a quick link to sign on: (more…)
Flatbush Supper Club is our partnership with Green Edge Collaborative‘s Neighborhood Supper Club program: Hosted by collaborators just like you, these small potlucks are intended for neighbors to get to know neighbors while sharing their skills, ideas and interests in urban sustainability. The next gathering […]
