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May 31, 2023
Upcoming Outreach Events Week of 6/1
The Curbside Composting Outreach team at Big Reuse is working all over Queens to spread the word about the city’s fre...
May 25, 2023
Warm Weather Compost Bin Management
With summer right around the corner, here are some tips to reduce odor and manage your bin of food scraps and yard w...
May 25, 2023
Need to donate building materials in NYC?
The construction industry is the world's largest consumer of raw materials. Where do those materials end up when the...
May 18, 2023
Need to donate an appliance in NYC?
Recycling appliances is tricky, and if done incorrectly can contribute directly to climate change. Sometimes an organ...
May 18, 2023
The EPA is accelerating action against climate change
This year, the Environmental Protection Agency has been acting with unprecedented urgency on climate change issues. I...
May 17, 2023
Upcoming Outreach Events Week of 5/17
The Curbside Composting Outreach team at Big Reuse is working all over Queens to spread the word about the city’s fre...
May 10, 2023
We're Hiring: Climate Justice Fellowship
NYSERDA Climate Justice Fellowship at Big Reuse
About Big Reuse
Big Reuse is a Brooklyn-based environmental ...
May 10, 2023
Happy International Compost Awareness Week! Week of 5/10 Events!
This week, we’re joining the celebration by reflecting on composting initiatives we’ve spotted in our travels around ...
May 4, 2023
New York becomes first state to ban natural gas in most new buildings
On Tuesday night, New York passed a new budget which includes a natural gas ban and authorization for new public ener...
May 4, 2023
Upcoming Outreach Events & Giveaways Week of 5/4
The Curbside Composting Outreach team at Big Reuse is working all over Queens to spread the word about the city’s fr...
Apr 30, 2023
How do your food scraps become compost?
Separating out our food scraps is one of the simplest ways to improve our impact on the environment. Its positive ef...
Apr 30, 2023
What's happening with packaging in New York?
Lawmakers in Albany are currently considering two packaging bills that could have a major impact on recycling and sin...