Dear Friends, I am delighted to join Green Light as the new Executive Director. Since its conception in 2006, Andreas Hoffmann has nurtured the growth of a bright idea into a beautiful organization that serves our community members through both knowledge and empowerment. I am … [Read more...]
Celebrate Earth Day by supporting Green Light. Every little bit helps.
Earth Day is April 22nd, and we suggest celebrating by supporting your favorite local sustainability non-profit - Green Light New Orleans! Your support is a gift not just to us, but to your local and global community! Your support funds our rain barrel program by providing … [Read more...]
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 barrel program revolves mostly around flooding, subsidence and water retention in situations of too much water. It seems … [Read more...]
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 days. Most of us know that all the water that falls on to our city finds its way into the drainage system, and then has to be pumped out into the lake. Millions … [Read more...]
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 is able to offer schools the opportunity to paint rain barrels. Barrels are painted by students (K-12) and later … [Read more...]
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