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Got a question about Green Light’s rain barrels? We’ve got answers

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Got a question about Green Light’s rain barrels? We’ve got answers

We've been out installing rain barrels all summer, and one of our favorite parts of each installation is getting to meet and chat with applicants. We've gotten a few recurring questions about Green Light and our programs, so we decided to make a small list of Frequently Asked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environmental Education, Green Light Gardener, Green Light New Orleans, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

A few last summer sustainability words

October 9, 2019 By Andreas

A few last summer sustainability words

Most people in Louisiana have understood by now that we are very vulnerable to climate change and that we have to take action to slow down subsidence and reduce the risk of flooding. "We" means clearly "all and each one of us." Hopefully even congressman Garrett Graves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy-efficiency, Environmental Education, Green Light New Orleans, Rain barrel

Volunteer Spotlight: Afshan Qureshi

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Volunteer Spotlight: Afshan Qureshi

Afshan Qureshi knew she wanted her birthday to involve more than the typical presents, cake and balloons. That’s why the San Francisco resident invited 7 of her closest girlfriends to take a trip to New Orleans, where the group celebrated Afshan’s birthday by volunteering with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environmental Education, Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Volunteer, Rain barrel

New Orleans announces forgivable loan program for residents

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Orleans Parish residents may be eligible for a new forgivable loan program through the city of New Orleans. Eligible homeowners can receive a loan of up to $35,000 to perform “Health and safety repairs” on their homes. The loan will be for 10 years at a 0 percent interest rate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, September, Uncategorized

Roofing + resilience

October 1, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Roofing + resilience

Our friends at MyStrongHome have been educating us about the importance of a home’s roof—specifically, the role your roof plays in safeguarding your house against hurricanes and tornadoes...and in determining the cost of your homeowners insurance. Huh? Insurance? It may not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light New Orleans, Stormwater Management

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  • A few last summer sustainability words
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Afshan Qureshi
  • New Orleans announces forgivable loan program for residents
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