Rain barrels in the heat wave
“Breaking the record” is the most used phrase in Jillian Kramer’s article about the “Red Flag Warning” in Louisiana. The conversation about Green Light’s rain…
Author: Andreas Hoffmann
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The high price we pay for keeping our city dry
In the last weeks, it has been raining a lot. Probably more than 10 inches of rain fell on New Orleans in just a few…
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MAKE YOUR MARK rain barrel paint kit
Involving kids In designing their own future creates lasting change. In partnership with The Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation, Green Light New Orleans…
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GREEN LIGHT NEW ORLEANS RAIN BARREL PROGRAM STATUS
Last status update: November 7, 2025 Amount of rain barrels installed since the start of the program: 3095 Amount of rain barrels installed in 2025:…
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Green Light installs gardens and rain barrels at mid city day care
Green Light installed four backyard vegetable garden beds and 2 rain barrels at Little Professor Day Care in Central City in December 2019. The garden…
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Nasdaq volunteers with Green Light New Orleans
A big THANK YOU to the 30 volunteers who visited us from Nasdaq on January 7. They kicked off their work week volunteering here at…
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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…
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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…
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ARTMoor emerging artist program
ARTMoor is a program of the Broadmoor Improvement Association and the Rosa Keller Library that provides an opportunity for emerging artists to display their work…
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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…
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Cross Striped Cabbageworm
In New Orleans he cross striped cabbage worm shows up as soon as the weather warms up. Try to control them by picking them off…
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Collard Greens
Collard greens reduce the negative effects of carcinogens, cholesterol, and inflammatory toxins. It is rich in vitamins and minerals that maintain neuron function, eyesight, and bone strength. How to…
