A Call to Preserve Community and Environment
Jan 13, 2026
A Fresh Start With Secondhand Style
Instead of being thrown away, more than 77,000 pieces of clothing were given another chance through Big Reuse in 2025, cleaned, sorted, and thoughtfully displayed so they could continue to be worn, styled, and appreciated. Our staff places standout pieces on mannequins to highlight their beauty, turning the clothing floor into something that feels more like a living collection than a thrift store. Each item becomes part of a shared story about creativity, sustainability, and individuality.
Dec 29, 2025
Environmental Education for Young New Yorkers
In 2025, we were able to do some impactful programming with youth in partnership with the Department of Education. The students we met were curious, enthusiastic, and excited to learn about how they can directly impact the environment around them!
Dec 29, 2025
How to Help Street Trees this Winter
While trees may appear dormant, they are conserving energy, strengthening their root systems, and preparing for spring growth. Because street trees grow in challenging urban conditions, winter care plays an important role in helping them survive and continue providing shade, cleaner air, and cooler streets year-round.
Dec 16, 2025
Sustainable Giving: How to Gift with Purpose This Holiday Season
Thrifting sustainable and low waste gifts is a simple way to celebrate while caring for the planet and the people we love. At Big Reuse, we see every day how secondhand treasures can carry just as much joy as something new, and how giving a gift that already has a story can feel even more personal.
Dec 15, 2025
The Story of Reused Decorations: Giving Holiday Items a Second Life
Customers often tell us how surprised they are by the variety in our store. One person may find a classic winter village house that reminds them of childhood, while someone else falls in love with a decorated tin or candle holder that feels perfect for their holiday table.
Dec 12, 2025
Winter Cozy Bookshop.org Reads
Through our partnership with Bookshop.org, Big Reuse receives 30% of every purchase made through our Bookshop.org page. These funds help to support Big Reuse’s environmental and community programs – including composting, curbside composting outreach, tree care, tree planting, reuse, and youth engagement projects across the city.
Nov 26, 2025
Empowering the Next Generation of Land Stewards
The youth of New York City are our future land stewards, educators, and advocates. They'll be inheriting the world we leave behind, which is why we're so passionate about providing environmental education and resources to all New Yorkers. Our tree care team recently worked with students at PS 705, PS050Q, and Brooklyn College to care for street trees in their neighborhoods.
Nov 26, 2025
Give BIG for NYC!
We believe that local action and engagement makes a BIG impact. As we continue to bring reuse, composting programs and education, tree care, and tree planting across NYC neighborhoods, we’re grateful to deepen connections and partnerships with residents and neighbors in all five boroughs.
Nov 14, 2025
Big Reuse Booklist: Stories That Inspire Change
We make sure books are reused by those who will appreciate their words, keeping our bookstore at our Gowanus Reuse Center (1 12th St) regularly stocked with new finds. You can also find us on Bookshop.org, which supports independent bookstores like ours. Through this partnership, Big Reuse receives 30% of every purchase made through our Bookshop.org page, helping to support Big Reuse’s environmental and community programs – including composting, curbside composting outreach, tree care, tree planting, reuse, and youth engagement projects across the city.
Nov 14, 2025
Book Review: Lessons of Gratitude from Braiding Sweetgrass
NYSERDA Fellow Tatiana Guerra on Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass.
Nov 14, 2025
Corporate Volunteer Days with Big Reuse: Building a Greener City, Together
Corporate Volunteering with environmental nonprofit Big Reuse!
Nov 14, 2025
Celebrating 10 Years of Big Reuse Making a BIG Impact in NYC!
We’re so thrilled to celebrate 10 Years of Big Reuse! That’s a decade of bringing together NYC residents to care for their green spaces, embrace composting, and divert items from the landfill.