Waste/Recycling/Environmental - Brooklyn, NY, US
Sustainable Flatbush brings neighbors together to mobilize, educate, and advocate for sustainable livingin our Brooklyn neighborhood and beyond.Our vision of a sustainable neighborhood includes equal access to healthy food and open spaces; preserving affordable housing (and the diverse population it enables) through innovative energy practices; and high-quality, resource-efficient transportation options (including cycling). As residents of one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the nation, we strive to learn from each other and emulate global best practices in sustainability, whether that translates into cutting-edge technology or just living more simply.Our work focuses on the following four initiatives:ENERGY SOLUTIONSWe promote energy efficiency and renewable energy options, geared toward local needs and situations.LIVABLE STREETSWe advocate for streets as communal spaces that prioritize people over cars.URBAN GARDENING AND FARMINGWe foster community gardening efforts and create opportunities to grow healthy food locally.ZERO WASTEWe work to divert usable resources from the waste stream through reuse, composting, and recycling.
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