World Toilet Day is a United Nations (UN) observance, on November 19, that highlights a serious problem – 2.5 billion people in the DO NOT have access to proper sanitation. Here are seven key facts you need to know about the problem: 40% of the world — more than 2.5 billion people — lack access […]
America Recycles Day – The 5R’s
America Recycles Day is fast approaching! Since 1997, people across the country have come together every November 15th to celebrate. The purpose of America Recycles Day is to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling and to encourage more people to take the pledge and join the movement to conserve natural resources and […]
How to Get Your Free Rain Barrel in NYC
NYC gives away barrels through a program run by DEP. You can learn more about it here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/stormwater/rainbarrel.shtml Should you need further information: Contact your local elected official or Community Board to see if they have or are scheduling a rain barrel event this spring and summer. Find your officials here: http://www.mygovnyc.org/ And your Community Board […]
Happy World Vegetarian Day!
We hear from people who use rain barrels who do so for many reasons: grow great flower gardens, reduce runoff that contaminates our water supplies, lower water bills, avoid flooding or seepage around home’s foundation, use water for outdoor cleaning projects but today, we celebrate those who are practicing vegetarianism and growing GREAT vegetable gardens […]
We Supply Municipalities with Rain Barrels
Stormwater management is critical in these days of unpredictable rain events. Municipalities are required to divert rainwater from sewer systems and rain barrels play an important role in this process. NYC distributes over 10,000 barrels each year through their rain barrel giveaway, enlisting the assistance of residents in managing up to 60 inches of water […]
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