Sustainability

Volunteer with PSCC and Prospect Park Alliance at Mulchfest!

On Saturday, January 12, or Sunday, January 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring your holiday tree to the Third Street entrance of Prospect Park or the Park Circle entrance at Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park Southwest. Your tree will be turned into environment-friendly mulch, which you can take home free of charge for your own garden. read more >>

Have a Green Halloween!

Have a Green Halloween! Suggestions from the Sustainability Committee: On Halloween, we all love to be a little spooked, but what’s really frightening is the estimated $5 billion dollars Americans spend on costumes, candy and decorations, much of which ends up in our landfills. So we’ve brewed up some tricks and links to help Park […] read more >>

Mulchfest Once Again a Great Success!

On Saturday, January 7, and Sunday, January 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 3rd Street and Park Circle entrances to Prospect Park were filled with local residents bringing their Christmas trees to be turned into environment-friendly ground cover, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and departing with a bag of mulch for their […] read more >>

’Tis the Season to be Greener

This Holiday Season, be eco-conscious. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. read more >>

Disposing of Wood Debris in Park Slope

Caution – your intuition may steer you astray … and proper disposal DOES matter. read more >>

Energy efficiency and other home upgrades may benefit you up to $5K

The Pratt Center for Community Development is studying how to make it easier, cheaper, and faster for homeowners to implement energy upgrades in their homes. Selected homeowners will receive home improvements that will not only save energy but improve the health, comfort, and safety of their buildings. To learn the particulars – please note that […] read more >>

Yard Waste

Reminder: Yard waste can be placed at the curb for collection on your trash day. read more >>

2016 SAFE Disposal Event – in Prospect Park

Recycle your electronics and safely dispose of potentially harmful household products — including motor oil, paint and unwanted medications — at our upcoming SAFE Disposal Events! Events are held rain or shine. Location: Prospect Park Park Circle, corner of Parkside Ave and Prospect Park SW. Cars enter from Parkside Ave SUNDAY APRIL 3rd … from […] read more >>

Fifth Avenue Key Food Update!

Thank you again to everyone who came out to the 5th Avenue Key Food Community Meeting last month! read more >>

Mulchfest Once Again a Great Success!

Thanks to all Park Slope residents & volunteers who made it a huge success! read more >>

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