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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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Brooklyn Green Team: Brooklyn Green Team is a grassroots organization devoted to reducing the environmental impact of ourselves and inspiring others to do the same by making small changes which make a big difference. Our blog offers useful tips, resources and news that can inspire green practices. Our Eco-Challenges such as the No Plastic Bag Challenge or the Bring Your Own Mug Challenge asks individuals to pledge to make small lifestyle changes in order to make a difference through collective action. Please contact us with your ideas, anything.

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Some of the plastic the city won't take can be taken to the co-op even if you are not a member, this includes #1 and #2 plastics (not bottes or jugs), #4, #5 (only cups, tubs, caps and lids), and plastic film like dry cleaning bags, wrappers, etc. (no cellophane). All the plastic must be very clean and dry, particularly the #5 plastic. The coop can only accept plastics at the designated times listed below, and you must be willing to remain with your plastic while workers help you to sort it.

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2nd Saturday 10-2pm
3rd Thursday 7-9pm
last Sunday 10-2pmo
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Build It Green NYC, 3-17 26th Ave, b/t 3rd and 4th Sts., Astoria (718-777-0132).
Drop-off hours: Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Can I recycle hangers? What about milk cartons? What to do with my non-rechargable batteries?

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You can also visit GrowNYC's Office of Recycling Outreach and Education's website and find how to recycle special items not included in your curbside program. You can also email or call your borough coordinator. They are happy to help.

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