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Green Tips: Eating Fish Sustainably

For millions of people globally, eating fish is a key component of a balanced and healthy diet. Because of its growing popularity, the fishing industry has grown significantly over the years. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in 2012, the commercial fishing industry in the U.S. caught 9.2 billion pounds of seafood. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that global fish consumption trends are exceeding global population growth. 

Recognizing the increasing demand for seafood, it has become even more important for consumers to support sustainable fishing practices. Check out our Green Tips for some things to consider when buying safe and sustainably caught fish.

What is sustainable seafood?

Sustainable seafood includes those that are caught or farmed in a humane way and that reduce risks to the environment. Sustainable fishing also ensures the social and economic impacts of the sourcing location are considered and mitigated. 

Common practices in the commercial fishing industry include overfishing and species depletion, which have harmful impacts on the marine ecosystem. In addition, the use of certain catching techniques, including dragging or trawling, can damage the seafloor. These are some of the reasons why it’s important for consumers to choose sustainably sourced and harvested seafood.  

How do I find it?

While shopping for seafood, there are a few tools you can use to find the best, most environmentally friendly options. An eco-certification label is the first thing to look for when identifying seafood that meets certain environmental standards. To learn more about the certifications and what these labels mean, check out this Oceana article.

Another way to make sure you’re choosing the right seafood is to use the Monterey Bay Aquarium – Seafood Watch website or their new Seafood Watch app. Through their search tool, you can get detailed information about any fish or seafood species with recommendations for which to buy or avoid. 

There are a number of other seafood buying guides online, including this one by the Natural Resources Defense Council that outlines ways to find seafood options that are safe for you and the environment. One of their tips to avoid fish with high mercury concentrations is to buy smaller fish. Exposure to mercury from eating fish is the number one cause of mercury poisoning in the U.S. The FDA recommends eating two average sized meals of fish per week and avoid eating large predatory fish. Women who are pregnant should also consult the FDA’s guidelines. Check out this resource from Harvard for more information on mercury in fish.

Eating local

In most cases, when eating out or grocery shopping, it is better to opt for locally sourced, seasonal seafood. To find out what is local and seasonal, try asking a restaurant employee, a shop manager, or searching the Seafood Watch app. Choosing local options also helps support your local economy and smaller-scale fisheries. Seafood that does not have to travel hundreds of miles to get to you will be fresher and better for the environment. Before eating locally caught fish, make sure to check if there are any advisories on your local waterways.

Green Tips: Keeping Kids Safe from Toxins in the Environment

Unfortunately, there are thousands of toxins in our environment, and we are exposed to many of them every day. This is particularly concerning for children who are still developing and are at greater risk from exposure. Check out this week’s Green Tips for some steps that you can take to protect yourself and your little ones.

Safety At Home

Buying safe products for your home can be expensive and overwhelming, but it has become easier thanks to consumer guides, including resources produced by the Environmental Working Group and others. Switching your cleaning products to “greener” options is a great way to start. You can also check out this resource from the Environmental Protection Agency for more information about dangerous chemicals found in household products, and how you can avoid them.

In 2014 and 2015, NYLCVEF partnered with Clean and Healthy New York to test children’s toys and clothing for toxic substances in retail stores across New York. Our report showed that an alarming amount of dangerous and cancer-causing toxins exist in these products. Since the release of the report, statewide legislation has been introduced to limit children’s exposure to these harmful chemicals. Also, legislation has passed in multiple counties regarding the toxic toys. Here are a few ways we recommend limiting exposure to chemicals in children’s toys and clothing:

Safety Outdoors

It can be a daunting task to ensure your child is safe from harmful toxins outside. Of particular concern is air pollution. Children are especially at risk to the health impacts of air pollution because their lungs are still developing. Air pollution comes from a variety of sources, including heavy duty vehicles, smog, smoke, and even pollen. It can be hard to prevent exposure to air pollution, but one way you can limit it is by monitoring the Air Quality Index for your region. Minimizing indoor pollution can also be a good way to reduce overall air pollution exposure. 

For lawn and garden maintenance, try to keep pesticide use to a minimum. Reducing the amount of toxins sprayed on areas where children frequently play will reduce their exposure.

Take Action

Currently, there is a bill that is awaiting Governor Cuomo’s signature that will tighten restrictions on toxins currently found in children’s products. Getting involved in the political process at the city, state, and national level is a great way to advocate for your health and your family’s health.

Green Tips: Getting Kids Interested and Out Into Nature

Young people from Generation Z and Generation Alpha are increasingly concerned about the state of our climate, but research suggests that they actually have less interaction with nature itself than generations before. This is likely due to the influx of technology that creates more indoor distractions than in years past. In addition, diminishing green spaces, busy schedules, and parental concerns all contribute to young people not having as many opportunities to explore nature on their own. Richard Louv, author of The Last Child in the Woods, introduced the term “nature-deficit disorder” to refer to the disconnect between young people and their natural environment. 

It’s no secret that kids can significantly benefit from engaging with the outdoors. Being outside can be beneficial for childhood development, as well as boost the immune system and reduce symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Additionally, playing outside gives children exercise, the opportunity to problem-solve, take risks, and build confidence. In other words, unstructured play in nature promotes the learning of important life skills that can carry into adulthood.

If you’re interested in getting the young people in your life outside more often, read on for tips to get started.

Unplug

In order to be fully present in nature, it’s important to put your electronics away. Studies have found that having your phone out during an activity or task reduces your focus and level of engagement. Without the chirp of alarms or the urge to check social media, adults and children can better immerse themselves in the outdoors.

Find a Park

New York has 180 state parks, creating endless opportunities to enjoy beautiful protected sites, lands, and waters. With extensive trails and recreational areas, these parks provide ample space for kids to explore. To find a state park near you, go to the New York State Parks website. 

If you don’t live close to a park, try exploring your neighborhood. You can connect with the sky, the trees, and even spot birds or insects along your journey. 

Activities

Activities can be jump-started with a hook to get kids engaged. Try piquing their interest with a challenge or prompt. For example, “Did you know raccoons come here at night for shelter? Their homes look different than ours; they use sticks and leaves. Why don’t we help our racoon friends and build a shelter for them to hide in tonight!” Exploring an area with “loose parts” like logs, twigs, and leaves can help a child learn to create and engineer. Often, their imagination will keep the story or activity going. 

Nature play can require some creative thought and imagination. Here are a number of ideas to engage children in nature: 

  • Scavenger Hunt: Go to your nearest nature trail or park and spend time trying to identify items on the list. Take it slow and learn about different animals, plants, and other interesting things in your local environment.
  • Storytelling: Another great way to spur interest is a good story. Reading about trees, plants, or animals can drive curiosity in children, which can then lead to further interest and individual exploration.
  • Finding Symmetry: This activity is a fun way for kids to see the details and unique shapes in nature. Utilize some of their math skills and ask them to identify where they see symmetry and asymmetry outside.
  • Using a Magnifying Glass: A magnifying glass is always a good way to get children interested in what’s going on in their living environment. Giving them an up-close look at worms, ants, leaves, and everything else they can find helps bring focus to all the wonders of the outside world. 

We hope you enjoy your time outside!

Green Tips: Environmental Podcast Recommendations

With so much happening in environmental news, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But there are ways to do so without carving more time out of your schedule. One way? Podcasts, which only require a listening ear and a device to play the audio. It’s easy to tune in while doing something else, such as commuting, exercising, cleaning, or cooking.

There is no shortage of environmental podcasts out there, covering topics like climate change, sustainable business, and conservation. In this week’s Green Tips, we recommend some of our favorites. Happy listening!

  • If you’re interested in hearing stories about female environmental leaders, be sure to listen to Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors. This podcast interviews inspiring female entrepreneurs and professionals about their experiences as women in their field. 
  • To learn about U.S. climate change legislation and political news, check out Parts Per Billion, produced by Bloomberg Environment. With episodes lasting 15 minutes or less, this podcast is a quick and easy way to stay updated on environmental policy.
  • For a business perspective on climate change and its potential economic impacts, listen to Climate Rising, a Harvard Business School podcast. Business and policy leaders join Harvard faculty to discuss the solutions that we can implement to reduce emissions and tackle climate change.
  • For those who love the Planet Earth TV series, be sure to listen to the BBC Earth podcast. With detailed descriptions of different landscapes and wildlife, this show provides listeners with a full account of how humans and the natural world interact.
  • Interested in learning about solutions to the climate crisis? Check out the America Adapts podcast, hosted by climate change adaptation specialist Doug Parsons. Each episode features an expert in the field who offers their perspective on various responses. 

These podcasts are available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your browser. You can also stay up to date on environmental news by subscribing to the NYLCV weekly newsletter, and following NYLCV on Facebook and Twitter.

Green Tips: New Year Resolutions

As we ring in the new year, why not kick it off with the environment in mind? Changing a few things in your daily routine can reduce your environmental footprint and may inspire friends to do the same! Read our Green New Year Resolution ideas and see which ones you want to incorporate (or do them all!).

Rethink Your Personal Care Routine 

Consume consciously this new year. Federal Drug Administration regulations for the cosmetic industry have not been updated for decades, leaving consumers at risk of many harmful chemicals that can be found in some products. Recent studies found cancer-causing asbestos in cosmetic products at teen retail stores and in baby products. 

This year, look for organic cosmetic products. By choosing these alternatives you can avoid exposure for yourself and your family to these chemicals and limit the amount of them that ends up in our environment. Organic products are often produced by companies working to reduce overall emissions and environmental impact, won’t contaminate the environment with toxins and are typically crafted using more sustainable and ethical operations. One way to avoid these harmful chemicals, like lead and formaldehyde, is by using one of the many mobile apps available. 

Tired of all the waste from your beauty products? Use the TerraCycle DIY recycling program to ensure all your discarded caps, containers, and brushes are recycled.

Cut Out the Disposable

Tired of wrapping paper yet? New Yorkers generate over 4.5 pounds of trash every day, which is more than the State can keep in its landfills. In fact, more than 6 million tons of waste is exported to neighboring states. Pollution from some refuse can contaminate waterways, natural areas, and cause harm to wildlife. 

Stock up on reusable containers instead of disposable ones. Always bring reusable bags with you when going shopping. If possible, say “no thanks” to plastic straws; you can carry your own metal straw with you instead. When you’re at the store, opt for the bulk bin instead of products that are pre-packaged. This zero-waste grocery guide is a great place to start finding unpackaged goods across New York State. 

Change Up Your Commute 

The transportation sector is the leading contributor to climate change in the state and nationwide. One way to reduce your transportation emissions is to rethink how you commute to work. In New York, a recent report shows 53% of residents drive alone to work. Compared to the national average of 8.9%, only 6.3% of New Yorkers carpool to work. 

This new year, try carpooling with co-workers or family members who live nearby. Take public transit, like buses and trains if available. 

If you must rent a car for work travel, consider using car-share services like Zipcar. Every Zipcar takes 13 personally-owned cars off the road and every Zipcar member takes 1,600 pounds of CO2 out of the air.

Shop Stop

To produce a single article of clothing, thousands of liters of water are used, multiple kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions are produced, and it will take up to 200 years to degrade in a landfill. In 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency found that 11.2 million tons of textiles nationwide were sent to landfills. 

Take the time this new year to go through and refine your wardrobe. Environmental activist Greta Thunberg subscribes to the shop stop philosophy in which “you don’t buy new things unless you absolutely have to.” Try starting a capsule wardrobe where you only keep a limited amount of essential items. Instead of accumulating hoards of clothes that you may not wear, this will shrink your wardrobe to a more manageable size. It also helps reduce demands on the textile industry. While cutting down your closet, make sure to donate your unused items to a thrift store or second-hand shop rather than just throwing them away.

Junk Mail 

On average, an adult in the U.S. receives 41 pounds of junk mail per year. That means 80-100 million trees are cut down annually to provide the paper for these mailings. As a key function of our ecosystem, trees remove carbon from the atmosphere, and fewer of them means more carbon. In addition, over 50% of unsolicited mail ending up in landfills, adding to America’s overflowing waste issue. 

To de-clutter your mailbox and save some trees, follow these steps to opt-out of unwanted mailings.

Green Tips: Holiday Gatherings

The holiday season is in full swing! There is usually a lot of planning that goes into holiday gatherings, including parties, religious ceremonies, or small get-togethers. Follow our tips for hosting a more environmentally-friendly yet fun holiday gathering this year.

Getting to the Party

Transportation is the leading source of emissions in New York State. Fewer cars on the road means fewer greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere and improved air quality.

If you’re attending a gathering in someone else’s home, look up public transportation options, ride-sharing  or try carpooling. You can catch up with your friends while reducing your carbon footprint – and no DWIs.

Say no to single-use items

Single-use plastics can take hundreds of years to biodegrade, increasing the burden on municipal landfills and clogging our waterways. Wildlife can also get entangled in or ingest the plastic. 

Other types of single-use items can also negatively impact the environment. The amount of water and energy used in the manufacturing process of disposable plates is higher-per-use than reusable plates.

This year, ditch the disposable items! Use reusable napkins, plates, and cutlery. Not only will this allow you to take fewer trips to the grocery to continuously stock up on such items but it will also reduce waste and your carbon footprint. You can also ask your guests to bring their own cups or mugs if you think you may not have enough at home for everyone. 

Make sure to offer tap water if possible, rather than disposable bottles of water.

At the end of the night, be sure to run a full load of dishes in your dishwasher if you have one.

Avoid plastic packaging

Many party snacks typically come in pre-packaged plastic. This year, carve out some time to prepare party snacks yourself. Homemade snacks can include rolls, dips, salsas, or flatbreads. You can read up on some recipe ideas here.

Recycling 

Encourage recycling by placing clearly labeled receptacles around the venue in a strategic way, such as where guests typically convene and chat. Make recycling fool-proof by providing visuals either on or above the bin for what can and cannot go in. To ensure your guests are aware about the recycling initiatives, make an announcement to guests or have a few guests spread the word. You can also have fun with inspiring guests to recycle by placing creative posters near receptacles, encouraging guests to help turn their recyclable into something new!

Lights & Decor

Consider changing the light bulbs to LED bulbs, which use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than typical bulbs. Even after all the party guests leave, you’ll still have energy efficient lighting in the house that may even last until the next get together! If throwing a Christmas party, consider LED string lights rather than traditional holiday lights. It will save you money while also still being festive.

Upcycled decor is fun to make, cheap, eco-friendly, and often great conversation starters. Although upcycling can be more time consuming than running to the store to buy decor, it creates a great opportunity to get together with friends for arts and crafts some time before the party. Take yourself back to the days of childhood and create paper chains using newspapers or magazines laying around the house! There are so many possibilities when upcycling, look for ideas with a simple Google search or walk around your home for creative inspiration!

Your Food’s Fate 

Americans waste 25% of the food they purchase. That’s why it’s important not to over-prepare food that will eventually get thrown away. Check to see what you already have and plan a grocery list in advance to cut down food waste. If you do foresee copious amounts of remaining food, try composting if possible or offer leftovers to your guests. Give out leftover foods in reusable glass containers instead of plastic. 

Green Tips: Holiday Travel

The holiday season usually coincides with an increase in travel across the nation. Last year, it was forecast that one-third of Americans would travel during the holiday season. If you plan on traveling, consider your environmental impact while planning your trip. Read on for our green tips about travel this holiday season.

How You Get There

Travel often comes at a cost to our environment. Transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide and statewide. Consider choosing a mode of transportation that’s better for the environment. 

Unless you’re walking or biking, your best bet is to travel by bus, train, or electric or hybrid car, as those options have a smaller carbon footprint compared to other modes of transportation – less than ½ pound of carbon dioxide per mile. 

You may also consider carpooling if you’re traveling with other families or friends to save energy, reduce vehicle emissions, and decrease your fuel costs.

If you need to travel by plane, look for nonstop flights because most emissions from airplanes result from the take-off and landing process. 

Carbon Offsets

Consider purchasing offsets this year if you can’t travel by bus, train, or electric vehicle. 

Carbon offsets help mitigate environmental damage by supporting emission reduction projects that capture greenhouse gases, support renewable energy initiatives, and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.  Some examples of emission reduction projects include capturing methane gas from landfills, supporting wind turbine installations as a source of renewable energy, or planting trees to sequester and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

There are several companies that offer carbon offsets such as Terrapass, Carbonfund, or Carbonify.  Most airlines also offer their own carbon offset services. 

Packing

The more your luggage weighs, the less energy efficient your journey becomes. The heavier a car, bus, or plane weighs, the more fuel it needs to travel. Make sure to pack lightly this year and only take the most necessary items with you.

Don’t forget to reduce your use of single-use plastics and avoid packing disposable travel-size toiletry containers. Single-use plastics add to our waste stream and can clog our waterways. Instead, pack your toiletries in refillable containers. You can also pack bars of soap and shampoo to avoid plastic bottles altogether.

Ecotourism

If you’re traveling for vacation this year, try taking an ecotourism trip rather than a traditional trip. Ecotourism includes travel to protected natural environments. Instead of clearing land for big hotel resorts, ecotourism can help countries and communities build wealth while preserving natural resources. Check out Visit.org’s 600 eco-friendly tours. They may be as exotic as helping release endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica or as simple as a day trip from the city to a local farm to learn about environmentally-sustainable farming practices.

Green Tip: Holiday Gift Shopping

The holiday season is here! According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent $707.5 billion in holiday retail sales during the 2018 holiday season. With all of the shopping comes the potential for quite a lot of waste. In fact, every year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans throw away 25% more trash than any other time of year, including shopping bags, wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, and packaging. This year, consider the ways that you can cut down on this waste by changing your shopping habits.

Use a Green Holiday Gift Guide

One of the best ways to support climate action is with the national LCV Shop. With the holiday season upon us, they’ve put together an environmental gift guide with something for all of your loved ones. This year, they’ve prepared three bundles and each bundle comes with a variety of products perfect for the Climate Striker, Clean Energy Activist and Bee Lover in your life. Plus, every bundle comes with a free limited-edition Save the Snowflakes ornament!

Give the Gift of an Experience

Giving the gift of an experience can be an eco-friendly alternative in that the experience itself is less likely to produce waste, compared to giving a physical gift. Consider giving your friends or family tickets to a museum, fun activity, or the theater.

Gift Wrapping

Gift wrapping paper is a staple of holiday gifts, but the delicate paper usually goes straight to the trash or recycling bin. What’s worse, some gift wrapping isn’t even recyclable because of the shiny coating and lamina on the paper. 

If possible, skip the gift wrap paper this year and use reusable packaging, such as baskets, boxes, or bags to reduce waste. You can also simply add a bow or ribbon to the product box or gift box as decoration instead of wrapping paper. Another choice is to reuse old materials as gift wrapping. Using magazines, newspapers, maps, posters, or calendars as wrapping paper can give old materials a new life.

You can also try wrapping using a traditional Japanese method called Furoshiki, which dates back to the 8th century. Wrap your gifts in cloth, such as old clothes or scarves, and make the wrap part of the gift. This method has the added benefit of upcycling your clothing. Here are the instructions on how to use furoshiki for wrapping from Japan’s Ministry of the Environment website.

If you do buy wrapping paper, look for those made of recycled paper, such as paper from American Greeting, Creative Paper.co, Jam Paper & Envelope. 

Cards

Every year, an estimated 2.6 billion holiday cards are sold in the U.S.

If you’re mailing holiday cards this year, try sending e-cards instead of traditional cards in order to eliminate paper waste. If you still want to send a physical card, you can make your own or use a postcard. 

Bring Your Own Bag

Bring your own reusable tote bag when shopping to reduce plastic use. Reusable bags help reduce plastic waste and keep our waterways clear. The bag should be washable and designed for multiple uses. Keep a bag in your car or purse, so one is always available. 

While you’re at it, stock up on extra reusable bags this holiday season because New York State enacted a ban on disposable plastic bags starting March 1, 2020.

If you can’t use your gift…

If you receive a gift that you can’t use or exchange at the store, you can swap it with people who want it. One option is to swap or give away your items through websites such as Craigslist, Bunz, Listia, and Freecycle. People also use Meetup to get together and swap their stuff. 

If you live in New York City, you can go to a GrowNYC Stop N’ Swap event to swap your item. These events accept clean, reusable and portable items, including clothing, housewares, games, books, and toys.

Green Tips: A Green Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, a holiday typically associated with lots of family and mountains of food. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that from Thanksgiving until New Years Day, there is a 25% increase in American household waste. With this in mind, let’s give thanks to the Earth by making this year’s holiday season America’s greenest one yet! Follow our tips below for a more planet-friendly Thanksgiving and be on the look-out for more holiday green tips in the coming weeks!!

Set-Up

If hosting a Thanksgiving meal, plan ahead to reduce waste. According to the EPA, there were 50.7 million tons of non-durable waste generated in 2017 in the U.S., such as disposable cups, utensils, and plates. Used disposable products generally cannot be recycled and are sent to already overburdened municipal landfills. A Thanksgiving meal can be waste-free with a few simple, conscientious changes.

Here are some easy and quick changes you could make:

  1. Use reusable cutlery and plates instead of paper or plastic
  2. Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
  3. Go on a nature walk to find natural items to use for table decorations instead of purchasing manufactured decorations. Task the kids to look for pine cones, acorns, leaves, or flowers for table decor. Natural items look festive, and make for great conversation starters! You can toss them back outside after dinner.

Travel 

Transportation is the leading contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and in New York State. Last year, it was projected that upwards of 54 million Americans would travel 50 miles or more and 30.6 million people were expected to fly for the Thanksgiving holiday. As Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, it is a good time to consider ways to make your travel plans more green. 

There are ways you can decrease your impact without significantly altering your travel plans. If you’re driving, be sure to arrange a carpool with guests who live nearby. Some highways have designated carpool lanes which may be slightly less congested. If renting a car to travel, look for hybrid or electric vehicle options with the rental company. 

Using public transportation to travel is a great way to save money, reduce congestion on the roads, and decrease vehicle emissions. Although some bus, train, and subway services use different schedules on Thanksgiving Day, there are still available options for holiday travelers. 

If you’re planning on flying, purchasing carbon offsets is a quick way to counterbalance some of the carbon pollution emitted from the flight. Many airlines prompt you at the end of your ticket purchase with the option to buy a carbon offset. If you would rather pick a specific place or organization to direct your offset to, there are many options to choose from. Carbon Fund, Cool Effect, and The Climate Trust are some examples that have GuideStar Seal of Transparency ratings ensuring honesty and commitment to their projects. 

Food

The highlight of Thanksgiving is the meal. Whether you’re cooking a whole dinner or just one dish, an important aspect of eco-friendly cooking is buying locally-sourced ingredients that are in season. Supporting nearby farms helps retain freshness and taste,  decrease food travel emissions, and supports the local economy. To find a farmers market selling local agricultural products near you, use the USDA locator. 

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation estimates Americans waste 25% of the food they purchase. Leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner are always something to look forward to, but it’s important not to over-prepare food that will eventually get thrown away. Check to see what you already have and plan a grocery list in advance to cut down food waste. You can also use the Thanksgiving Food Planning Calculator to help ensure you don’t cook in excess, or the BigOven leftover recipe generator to create new dishes with the same leftovers. If you typically have mountains of food leftover, try making smaller dishes this year. Divert any food waste from landfills by finding local compost programs to bring your food waste to. 

Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday

The deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday are pretty hard to resist, but Small Business Saturday can offer a less frantic shopping experience while supporting an important cause. This November 30th is Small Business Saturday, which encourages shoppers to support small business owners and the local economy  Shopping local helps both the community and the environment, especially if the products sold are produced locally. Online or chain retailers often require long-distance shipping of products, producing substantial amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. If choosing to purchase from online retailers, find items that ship from locations close to your address to reduce emissions.

The day after Cyber Monday is Giving Tuesday, a day to think about how you can give back to your local and global community. You might consider volunteering, donating to a food or clothing drive, or making a charitable donation. To donate to NYLCVEF and support our mission to engage, educate, and empower New Yorkers to be environmental advocates, click here.

The Earth will be very thankful for any adjustments you make to have a more eco-friendly Thanksgiving this year. We’re thankful for all our members and supporters this holiday season!

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