happy america recycles day
Recycling 101
The Basics, The Benefits
With the involvement and enthusiasm of people like you, recycling is back! And so are thousands upon thousands of recycled products made from materials that would otherwise be piling up in our nation’s landfills. It doesn’t just make sense. It makes a huge difference to our environment, our quality of life and our country’s future.
Why It’s Important
Recycling helps protect our resources, our environment, our quality of life.
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How It Works
There are three parts to the recycling cycle, and you’re critical to at least two of them.
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DOs and DON’Ts of Recycling
It ain’t rocket science, but following the guidelines can give recycling a boost.
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Interesting End Products
You can make what out of what? Now that’s amazing!
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going to the chapel…
ok, you’re really going to the storefront.
but if you’re getting married, remarried or pretend-married, this is the place to do it!
“wedding chapel” is NYC’s most fun and affordable wedding spot, offering couples the chance to have long lasting memories sans church or city hall.
head over to the Grand Opening storefront on 139 Norfolk street in the LES.
it’s vegas, baby! NYC style!
1/2 hour reservation ($150) - ceremony / mini-reception / photography (75 - 100 high-res photos)
1 hour reservation ($250) - ceremony / mini-reception / photography (150 - 250 high-res photos)
1 hour reservation with DJ ($300) - ceremony / mini-reception / custom music / photography (150 - 250 high-res photos)
all reservations include:
-service performed by a certified marriage officiant
-seating for up to 24 people
-photography
-invitations (email your friends a customized invitation)
-live internet streaming (friends and family can watch & listen online)
-custom vows
-wedding programs (will print custom programs for your wedding)
-flowers & accessories
-custom backdrop (they project your names)
-music (prelude, processional, recessional, first dance and reception music)
booking information please call 646-875-8078.
3rd ward
membership has its privileges.
truly, it does.
especially at the 3rd ward in brooklyn. this wonderfully great space has been featured on CNN for its progressive collective take on space for creative types. they offer membership in a photo studio, wood/metal shop, media lab & office space–so there really is no excuse for not getting your art-on!
you can also participate as a non-member in any of there delicious workshops and on-going classes. the usual suspects are there: photography, writing, jewelry, screen/printmaking. but, it’s the stand-outs that are my favorites….welding, circuitry, and the professional development (how to market yourself/incorporate/e-commerce that make me giddy.
so, if you really want to print your own wedding invitations, here’s the spot to do it. from soup-to-nuts, they’ve got you covered!
be sure to check out their etsy lab series while you’re at it!
Our members are the driving force behind what we do and why we do it. They enjoy a wide range of perks, designed to provide a complete creative experience, from start to finish. In addition to a new green bike, membership also includes a free subscription to Time Out New York, free or discounted classes, admission to 3rd Ward events, unlimited use of co-working space and access to a huge network of creative, active and successful professionals.
Sign Up Now
Becoming a 3rdWard Member is easy. Simply click the “Join Now” button on the right, fill out the form, and within one business day someone from Member Services will contact you to finalize your membership.
To schedule a personal tour of 3rd Ward and all it has to offer, please contact Phil by calling 718 715 4961 or emailing membership@3rdward.com
fall baby shower-owl theme
ok. i admit it.
i am on an owl kick.
forgive me.
love this owl mobile from pink perch/etsy. suspend it over the table as a centerpiece, then give it to the mommy to be. or choose one or both of these vintage ceramic planters as decoration instead. give these adorable owl onesies from ressicajachel/etsy as presents, wrapped up with cute owl ribbon.
give a hoot!
owls were my favorite creatures as a kid.
well, owls and ducks and mr. squirrel. and my dog. i loved my hamsters & goldfish too.
but owls really were up there, high on my list of favorite things.
now, so are these, as they have started the romance all over again.
these machine embroidered colorful little bitties are made of eco felt and stuffed firmly with premium poly fiber. (eco felt is an environmentally friendly and lead-free material made from 100% post-consumer plastic bottles). via carrot fever on etsy.
sock monkeys
i love a good sock monkey.
but really, who doesn’t ? my aunt clara made me many as a child. hers were very traditional and fill me with fond memories. i’ve always thought a “sock monkey baby shower” was a great idea. and now, feel even more compelled to do it since finding these cutie-pies via freshart.org.
this amazing program colloborates with local social service, community, and institutional art programs in an effort to bring the talented work of marginalized artists into the public eye.
keep the love flowing–volunteer at one of their sock monkey workshops!
SOCK MONKEY WORKSHOP PROGRAM FOR ARTISTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Volunteers are needed to sew sock monkey dolls. We sell the dolls online to benefit fresh art’s programs. You do not need to know how to make them, we’ll teach you how. However, you must be able to sew by hand. We meet every other Monday evening from 6:30-8 pm at the fresh art office. Please call us (646-262-3273) if you are interested in joining us.
bags for the people
if you are looking for a cool goodie bag to send your guests home with, search no further.
bags for the people is a super cool group of super sweet people working to counter the use of plastic bags. the journey started with three friends simply handing out their free totess at union square weekly green market. using recycled clothing and other random fabrics, they craft up one-of-a-kind bags for all your toting needs.
catch them teaching their stuff :
mon, november 16, 4pm – 8pm
etsy labs
55 washington st
brooklyn
they also do workshops for K-12 and the elderly.
great jacko’lantern blaze
honey swap
yes, you heard right!
a honey swap. no, it’s not some swinging couples party! it’s a literal honey swap at jimmy’s no. 43!
Honey Swap @ Jimmy’s No. 43
Thursday, October 29, 7 - 9 pm
43 E 7th Street
beekeepers of NYC: come out and share a little bit of your sweetness! (non-beekeeping pollinator lovers and honey connoisseurs are welcome, too.)
Just Food and Jimmy’s No. 43 are thrilled to bring you this unique opportunity to taste and swap urban honeys.
the evening will also include a screening of the final cut of the Hidden Hives Tour and an update on the campaign to legalize beekeeping in NYC.
we hope you’ll bee there!
$4 to swap: please bring a minimum of two 1/2 pound jars of honey - one for tasting, one for swapping. of course feel free to bring more if you’d like to swap more!
$8 to taste: don’t have any honey? don’t worry! come taste a wide variety of honeys produced right here in NYC by our intrepid community of urban beekeepers.
honey-laced drink specials on tap all night.
no pre-registration.
pay at the door.
questions?
call Just Food @ (212) 645-9880.
start your own CSA!
