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Where: Outside of the Coop except during inclement weather when collection will be held inside the Coop Times: 2nd Wednesday of the month 3:45-6pm 4th Saturday of the month 1:45-4pm (Please try to come at least 15 minutes before the end of the shift.) New expanded plastic collection for Coop members only!  Please be ready to show your membership card.  New items collected: Plastic bags/wrapping/packaging from most Coop items (both food and non food items.) Plastic roll bags distributed by the Coop. Thin plastic film wrapping from items such as cheese, meat, toilet paper, tea boxes etc.  NO foil backed packaging is accepted at the moment. The regular TerraCycle collection is still available to Coop and non-Coop members! Ongoing community collection items: Toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, any brand and size. Baby food pouches and caps, any brand Energy bar wrappers (any brand but only energy bars) Brita and other similar water filters Plastic food storage zip loc bags, cl...

Tuesday, March 24th Community Church of NY 40 East 35th St. 6:30pm Join the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal NY State effort to put pressure on Cuomo this year to close the remaining coal plants in NY State while making sure the people who live in those towns are taken care of, and putting in place the first offshore wind turbines off Long Island.

At an Earth Day tabling event outside the Park Slope Food Coop, the PSFC Environmental Committee asks fellow coop members to share their shopping practices in the effort to minimize the use of plastic roll bags.

The vote to approve our  Proposal  to Reduce Plastic Roll Bag Use  has been scheduled for this Tuesday's February 25th General Meeting at the  Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School . Check out the Environmental Committee's new  video presentation , which examines why reducing our plastic footprint is so important for our community and our planet. Download our General Meeting Handouts for more information. Proposal Overview  (PDF) Why this Proposal?  (PDF) Hope to see you there!

The Environmental Committee is co-sponsoring an great event on Monday June 24 at 7 PM at the Greenwood Baptist Church! Please join City Council Member Brad Lander, the Green Party of Brooklyn, Sierra Club, NRDC, No Impact Project, Citizens Committee for New York City, Sane Energy, NYC Friends of Clearwater, PlasticBagLaws.org and BagItNYC for an informative evening to learn about the massive environmental impact that single-use plastic bags have in NYC, and the NYC campaign to do something about it. This free event will take place at: Greenwood Baptist Church in Park Slope461 6th Street at the corner of 7th Avenue Speakers will include: Council Member Brad Lander, who will be introducing legislation on plastic bags Jennie Romer, who spear headed successful efforts in California to ban / restrict single use plastic bags and will discuss the various possible approaches (ban, fee, tax, etc) Colin Beavan (No Impact Man) Carl Arnold from the NY Green Party and the Sierra Club Peter Kostmaye...

New York stands at a crossroads; this is our moment to decide the course of history. Come to the New York Crossroads : Rally to Stop Fracking and Demand Renewable Energy in Albany. When : Monday, June 17th, 12pm-3pm Where : Rally and March in East Capitol Lawn, Albany, NY Transportation : Busses are leaving from Manhattan ( sign up here ) and Brooklyn ( sign up here ) at 8am. Car Pool : If you would like to set up a car pool please email Corinne Rosen at crosen@fwwatch.org Hope to see you there!

Plastic Roll Bag Phase Out - Park Slope Food Coop The May 28th General Meeting was one of the largest in the Coop's history, according to the General Coordinators. Many thanks to those who came out and apologies to those that could not get in. Close to 650 members signed in for credit at the GM and many more were turned away because the venue was at maximum capacity. In total 840 members signed up in advance for workslot credit for the meeting. Due to the overflowing crowds, the GM Committee felt it would be best to table the vote until a larger venue can be found. The General Coordinators are currently looking for a venue that will hold at least 1500 people. We are working with the General Coordinators to reschedule the vote and accommodate all members who wish to participate. Please keep an eye out for updates and we hope to see you at the rescheduled meeting.

Two chances this weekend to recycle your electronics! Sponsored by the Lower East Side Ecology Center, these events let you safely discard  unwanted electronics.   See a complete list of acceptable items .  Saturday, January 19, 2013  |  10:00am - 4:00pm   Flyer   Directions Tekserve, 119 West 23rd Street,  Manhattan  10011 Sunday, January 20, 2013   | 10:00am - 4:00pm   Flyer   Directions Prospect Park West and 3rd Street,   Brooklyn  11215 Can't make it to an event? You can also drop off your e-waste five days per week at the  E-waste Warehouse   in Gowanus Brooklyn.

Pedal Power and Solar Cooking Demo
   Sunday December 16 • 11am - 2pm
 at the Cortelyou Greenmarket (on the corner of Cortelyou and Argyle) Sustainable Flatbush brings a fun and delicious twist to being green at the Cortelyou Greenmarket with a demonstration of our Bike Blender and Solar Oven ! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun — using human-powered energy to pedal-puree fresh seasonal ingredients from market vendors for a delicious soup, which we’ll pair with fresh bread, baked using energy from the sun.  Thanks to our sponsor  ConEd  for making the Bike Blender and Solar Oven Demo possible, and to  GrowNYC  market manager/chef Samantha Blatteis for providing all the materials, utensils and ingredients for the day's demonstrations.  See you at the Greenmarket!   DIY Human Powered Energy Bike your way to yummy snacks! Fun for all ages! Burn calories not fossil fuels! Fun with the Sun Bake delicious treats usi...

When: December 08, 2012 | 10:00am - 4:00pm This event will be held rain or shine . Where: P.S. 321 located at 180 7th Ave. between 1st & 2nd Streets, Brooklyn, NY 11215 See a list of acceptable materials for recycling. Electronics are accepted from households, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses (less than 50 employees, please call ahead). We do not accept home appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, or air conditioners.

People have been asking about upcoming electronics recycling events in the area. We have a list of upcoming events in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. Visit the Lower East Side Ecology Center website for additional locations in the 5 boroughs as well as a list of electronics that are accepted for recycling. These events are held rain or shine. Saturday, October 6 | 10:00am - 4:00pm Smith Street between President Street and Union Street, Brooklyn Sunday October 07 | 10:00am - 4:00pm 8th Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, Brooklyn Saturday, October 13 | 10:00am - 4:00pm 119 W 23rd Street between 6th & 7th Avenues, Chelsea, Manhattan Saturday, October 20 | 10:00am - 4:00pm Cortelyou Road (between Rugby and Marlborough Roads), Brooklyn Sunday October 21 | 10:00am - 4:00pm PS 29, Baltic Street between Henry Street and Clinton Street, Brooklyn

Date : Saturday, September 20 Time : 10am-4pm, rain or shine Location : Brooklyn Ave. between St. Marks Ave. & Prospect Place in Bedford Stuyvesant—See map Directions : Take the C train to Kingston-Throops Ave., walk 6 blocks south and 1 avenue east or take the B43 bus to Brooklyn Ave.and St. Marks Ave. According to the EPA, electronic waste contributes 70% of the toxins (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, phosphros and flame-retardants) found in lnadfills.  Recycling your ele ctronics waste decreases energy and water use, reduces pollution and keeps haqardous chemicals out of our air and water. Acceptable items include: Computers (laptops & desktops, servers, mainframes) Monitors Printers, scanners, fax-machines, copiers Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.) Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.) Tablets and E-readers Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.) TVs, VCRs, DVRs, & DVD Players Digital Conv...

Sunday, April 22 9am-3pm Union St., in front of the Park Slope Food Coop Chat with members of various coop committees: - Environmental, - Safe Food, - GMO Shelf Labeling, - Recycling and - Animal Welfare See Grow NYC’s Rainwater Harvesting Exhibit Learn about worm bin composting Handouts, raffles & more!

Why not save some of the rainwater for your garden? If you had a rainwater harvesting system you could do just that. On April 22, Grow NYC's Lenny Librizzi will be joining members of the Environmental Committee outside the Food Coop to celebrate Earth Day. He will have a rainwater harvesting system on display and will be glad to answer any questions you may have about it. Please join us on Sunday, April 22 between 9am and 3pm in front of the Park Slope Food Coop . In the meantime, learn more about Grow NYC's rainwater harvesting system , already in place in many community gardens all over the five boroughs as well as individual backyard gardens.

Announcing the Environmental Committee's PSA: The Shopper . Brought to you by members of the the Zero-Waste Sub-Committee: Ilyana, Eric, and Jenna. Watch and learn how to shop with a re-usable bag! Reminder: Join us on Feb. 28th at the General Meeting for a discussion on " Phasing Out Plastic Roll Bag Distribution on the Shopping Floor."   UPDATE :  If you missed the February General Meeting, check out our presentation PDF , which outlines the Proposal, Committee Findings, and Recommendations. We welcome your feedback.

Please join us at the next General Meeting on Tuesday, February 28th from 7 to 9 pm, where our proposal to phase out plastic roll bags on the shopping floor is on the agenda as a discussion item. Item #2: Phasing Out Plastic Roll Bag Distribution on the Shopping Floor (40 minutes) Discussion: "The Environmental Committee and concerned members recommend phasing out distribution of plastic roll bags on the shopping floor. They will present alternatives, which will help us comply with the Coop’s Environmental Policy , and address our role in the financial, environmental, health, and social injustice of plastic production, recycling, and pollution." —submitted by the Environmental Committee We are hopeful that the vote will be scheduled at the March or April General Meeting; details will be announced here on our blog as soon as they are available. Related posts: Proposal History Alternatives to Plastic Bags Important General Meetings, Workshops, and Events Supporters Li...

The Lower East Side Ecology Center just opened a new permanent e-waste drop-off & reuse center in Brooklyn . It's at 469 President Street (near Nevins Street) just a half mile from the Park Slope Food Coop. No more waiting months and months for collection day to ditch that cathode computer monitor! Even better than the one-day events, the warehouse offers both recycling and reuse—you can stop by the warehouse to peruse their selection of affordable electronic equipment and parts. Stop by the Community Reception to celebrate the opening February 04, 2012 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. For regular hours (beginning January 31) and a list of accepted materials, click here . Find directions to the warehouse.

The Lower East Side Ecology Center is bringing its 9th Annual After the Holidays E-waste Event series to all five boroughs this January to help you responsibly recycle of all of your unwanted or broken gadgets. Please spread the word about responsible disposal of electronics to your family, friends and neighbors. In Park Slope: January 15, 2012 | 10:00am - 4:00pm Prospect Park West and 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Post this flyer in your lobby or workplace. - See a list of what can be accepted for recycling . See a complete list of all January E-waste recycling events in all five boroughs.

We are holding three last workshops to create effective letters commenting on the problems in the DEC's proposed hydrofracking regulations under which hydrofracking could occur in New York State, as early as next year. The workshops are: Friday, December 16 from 5-7 pm Saturday, December 17 , from 3-5 pm Tuesday, January 3 from 3-5 pm Please help publicize these last workshops by forwarding this information to others on your squad, friends, neighbors, etc. The workshops are open to everyone: coop members and non-members alike. You don't have to stay for the whole time—just stop by for awhile and write an effective letter to the DEC. It will be mailed for you (no procrastination!) Governor Cuomo and the DEC seem unmoved by the facts about hydrofracking. See the recent news articles " EPA Sounds Alarm on Fracking in Wyoming " and E.P.A. Links Tainted Water in Wyoming to Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas and Some Blame Hydraulic Fracturing for EarthQuake Epidem...

Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:00am - 4:00pm rain or shine in Park Slope at P.S. 321 (7th Ave. bet. 1st & 2nd) A list of acceptable materials can be found here . Accepted items include electronics from households, small businesses (less than 50 employees, please call ahead) and not-for-profits. Appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, or air conditioners are not accepted.