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From start to finish!

December 28, 2019 By Andreas Hoffmann

Green Light New Orleans' rain barrels go through quite a long process before they can be installed at a home. The barrels must be cleaned out, sanded, primed, painted and, finally, installed. Because of this lengthy sequence, it's rare that a volunteer gets to participate in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Environmental Education, Food, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

Why are Western Michigan University students in New Orleans?

December 19, 2019 By Andreas Hoffmann

Green Light New Orleans + 11 Western Michigan University students = 1 impactful week of environmental stewardship! Did you know New Orleans is sinking about half an inch a year? Green Light New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that provides energy efficient light bulbs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFL Program, Energy-efficiency, Environmental Education, Food, Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

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

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

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 Hoffmann

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

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

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