ReusaBall 2022 is a Hit!
Our first ever ReusaBall to highlight zero waste practices in our community and celebrate 28 years of North Brooklyn Neighbors was a huge success! We are so grateful to our many sponsors, event partners, host committee members, volunteers and guests for helping us to create such a special night.
Advocacy
We focus on environmental and community planning issues to help North Brooklyn become more equitable, resilient and sustainable.
Projects
Our work centers environmental justice & health, land use & public space, and transportation & infrastructure concerns and develops related tools and resources.
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Our Work
Environmental Legacy & Improvements (ELI) Project
ELI is a tool for Greenpoint and Williamsburg community members to learn about the area’s industrial past, engage with current data, and collaborate with neighbors…
Essentially Open
Community mapping of Greenpoint and Williamsburg businesses operating during the COVID-19 crisis in partnership with North Brooklyn Mutual Aid and BetaNYC. Submit your additions or…
Reducing Single-Use Plastic
As of March 1, 2020, plastic bags are banned at most stores in the state of New York. This regulation comes after years of advocacy…
News & Media
We Are Hiring a New Executive Director!
Hello Friends and Neighbors, North Brooklyn Neighbors is looking for an Executive Director to direct and manage the day to day activities of our grassroots organization…
NuHart: Public Comment Period Open through August 23, 2022
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting public comment on proposed actions to address the Former NuHart East site (#C224287) within New…
Recap: 6.21.22 NuHart Community Meeting
On June 21, 2022 North Brooklyn Neighbors cohosted a community meeting with Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, Council Member Lincoln Restler, the New York State Department…
North Brooklyn Bag Swap 2022
In 2020, we ran a reusable bag drive and in 2022 we are doing it again! Throughout the month of June, we are partnering with…
Composting Under Threat… Again
Once again, organics recycling and composting initiatives in the city are at risk. The Mayor’s proposed budget would greatly reduce the budget for community composting…