Last status update: September 1st, 2021Amount of rain barrels installed since the start of the program: 1342Amount of rain barrels installed in 2019: 340Amount of rain barrels installed in 2020: 445Amount of rain barrels installed in 2021 as of last update: 243Amount of rain … [Read more...]
The rain barrel movement is here!
Green Light New Orleans’ rain barrel program is growing fast! Five months into 2020, Green Light New Orleans has received applications for more than 400 rain barrels. In the month of May alone, we’re on track to receive applications for almost 200 rain barrels! That means we’re … [Read more...]
From start to finish!
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...]
Why are Western Michigan University students in New Orleans?
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...]
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...]
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