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Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

October 15, 2012

Massive Composting Scheme Planned for Green Skyscrapers

The Durst Organization plans to compost waste from 1,350 apartments.

Brooklyn Heights

October 13, 2012

'Green' Concession Stand Touches Down in Brooklyn Bridge Park

A new concession stand with live roof was lowered into Brooklyn Bridge Park by crane.

Manhattan

April 12, 2012

Glenn Close, Coco Rocha and Aviva Drescher Turn Christie's Auction Green

Glenn Close, Coco Rocha, Aviva Drescher and Lauren Bush-Lauren all bid at Christie's Green Auction.

Manhattan

April 02, 2012

Recycling Plummets Under 'Green' Mayor's Watch

While the city is widely considered an environmental leader, its recycling efforts lag behind.

Manhattan

December 29, 2011

How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree Without Clogging a Landfill

The city kicks off Christmas tree recycling from Jan. 2-14, with curbside pickup and dropoff options.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

September 13, 2011

Ecofest Rescheduled After Irene, But Loses Solar Power

The eco-friendly festival Ecofest has been rescheduled for this coming weekend, but may not be powered by renewable energy.

Manhattan

July 28, 2011

Council Goes Green With Local Farming Bills

The City Council passed new legislation Thursday to encourage local farming and urban markets through the city.

Midtown

July 20, 2011

Midtown Block Pushing for More Trees

While other boroughs are criticizing the city's tree-planting blitz, Midtown residents say it needs to branch into West 54th, 55th and 56th Streets.

Manhattan

July 12, 2011

New Campaign Looks to Make City-Improving Ideas a Reality

The Change by Us NYC campaign hopes to connect people with eco-friendly ideas to city agencies that will help them bring them into reality.

Downtown

June 10, 2011

City Hall Goes Green With Massive Fuel Cell

After scrapping plans for rooftop solar panels, a fuel cell will provide more than enough electricity to power City Hall.

Manhattan

April 22, 2011

Every Day is Earth Day for Some Manhattan Businesses

To celebrate Earth Day, DNAinfo talked to three Manhattan businesses stepping up their efforts to go green.

Downtown

April 16, 2011

China Center Unveils Indoor Garden Design for One World Trade Center

The China Center's 200,000-square-foot space is scheduled to open in 2014.

Upper East Side

April 13, 2011

Clinton, Bloomberg Join Forces to Fight Climate Change

Clinton and Bloomberg have merged their climate change efforts into one organization, they announced.

Manhattan

March 28, 2011

Federal Lawmakers Launch New Push to Force Cabs to Go Green

New federal legislation would allow cities to set fuel-efficiency standards for taxis.

Downtown

November 30, 2010

Green Walls Sprouting Soon at New Seaport Restaurant

SamSara New York will feature over 70 square feet of tropical plants growing on the walls when it opens in January.