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…
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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…
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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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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…
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Green Light is hosting volunteers again!
In March, Green Light New Orleans made the difficult decision to cancel all of our scheduled volunteer events due to the coronavirus. Our volunteer coordinator…
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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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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….
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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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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…
