Join us for our May 10th monthly meeting: The State of EPR in New York State
Tuesday, May 10th, 7:30 PM
Why are Extended Producer Responsibility laws important and what makes a good one? Learn how these laws can hold producers responsible for minimizing the environmental impact of waste and get an update on EPR within New York State at our May monthly meeting with speakers Rhonda Keyser (Brooklyn SWAB) and Matt Civello (Manhattan SWAB). Register here to attend the May 10th 7:30pm Zoom meeting.
Testimony Live! Show Your Support
May 3, 3:30 PM The Theater at City Tech, 285 Jay Street
The Climate Action Council is coming to Brooklyn to hear what we have to say about its Draft Scoping Plan, and we need to be there. You can register to testify here. But you don't need to testify to show your support for bold climate action. Fossil fuel interests are busing hundreds of opponents to these hearings. We need to counter with our own show of strength. Fill the auditorium with New Yorkers who care about our future! Rally outside the City Tech Theater at 3 pm, hearing starts at 4. Even if you can't make it until later, come! Our website has more info.
Welcome to Compost Corner!
Workshop on May 4, 7:30-8:30 PM and more
The Mayor is attempting to cut millions from composting and Grow NYC activities. We can't have that! We need to be doubling down on compost, not scaling back. What can you do?
- PETITION: Please sign the Grow NYC petition now (3 minutes)
- BECOME A COMPOSTER - TAKE OUR WORKSHOP: Virtual Composting Workshop with pro composter Matthew Menzies (1 hour) WHEN: Wednesday 5/4, 7:30-8:30pm
- BE OUR COMPOST CHAMP (1-2 hours / week): City Action is also seeking a compost lead who will help us stay engaged on all things compost throughout the city. You don't have to be an expert - you just have to care about compost. Please contact Georgi at [email protected]
Mothers Day Hochul Action
Friday, May 6th, 10 am
🌸 Join 350Brooklyn Families and NYC Climate Families for a Mother's Day Action at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office (633 3rd Ave 38th floor, New York, NY 10017) 🌸 We'll be delivering a HUGE Mother’s Day card to the Governor! Kids are welcome to join the action. More details to come, RSVP to stay posted!
Take Digital Action with STMP!
It's "shareholder season" in the finance sector and STMP-Brooklyn is supporting numerous actions as part of STMP's national "Wall Street's Moment of Truth" campaign. We will be emailing and calling executives at major banks and insurance companies. We will be signing a petition as part of the Customers for Climate Justice campaign and delivering letters to bank managers. Email us at [email protected] to join the fun!
Listen to Climate Check's 6th Episode - Towards a Plastic Free Future: Language, Legislation, and Lifestyle
The issue of plastic waste can feel insurmountable. Where is all this plastic coming from? What are our elected leaders doing to address it? Do individual efforts to reduce plastic make an impact? Thankfully, Episode 6 of Climate Check is here to help you tackle each of these questions and more. Host Eva Dean is joined by 350BK's own Jan Thompson, lead of our Plastic Free team. Hear Jan's input about how language, legislation, our local actions, and lifestyle influence our ability to reduce our plastic use, increase our connections as human beings, and craft a more livable future for all. Take a listen!
Run for Your Lives! Have you signed up yet?
350Brooklyn is hosting a family-friendly fundraiser on Sunday, May 15. Stroll, walk, jog, or run the 5k loop of Prospect Park and then meet back at the starting line around 9:45 for a festive celebration! Our own Eco-Tones will play, snacks will be served, and maybe you'll win a prize in our raffle! Register today! Tickets are $20 until May 8 and then they go up to $25. Children under 5 are free. Join the Facebook event here.
Get Your 350Brooklyn T-Shirt!
Brooklyn Central Library Plaza, Saturday, April 30th, 10 am to 1 pm
(Rain date: Sunday)
Summer is coming and you'll want to sport our beautiful new 350Brooklyn tee. Designed by our own Danica Novgorodoff, the back says "A Better World Is Possible." 100% cotton, American-made. $20 each. Come by the BPL and pick one up!
How Climate Friendly is Your Home? A Free Energy Auditing Program
Wednesday, May 25 2022 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
While collective action is crucial to solving the climate crisis, many of us would also like to reduce our own reliance on fossil fuels. Measuring your home's energy efficiency is a great first step toward lowering energy consumption. But energy audits can be costly, and it’s not easy to find a qualified auditor. Now there’s a solution: New York State is teaming up with NEEP (Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships) to offer a free, remote energy auditing service to homeowners. NEEP’s app collects data from your home and uses it to produce an energy model showing how much you might save from different energy upgrades. At this event, NEEP experts will explain how the system works and get you started on your own audit.
This presentation will take place online via Zoom. Please RSVP at least an hour in advance to receive the Zoom link prior to the event. It will also be live streamed on YouTube here.
This program will be recorded and shared later on YouTube. All participants who register and join this program will be recorded. Your image will be seen if you leave your camera on, if you ask a question your voice will be heard, and your name may be visible.
Co-sponsored by 350Brooklyn and New Yorkers for Clean Power.
Join The Power Hour Team, Phone Bank for Climate Justice
Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-1 for Power Hour where we call, tweet, and email our legislators and fossil fuel enablers to push for specific climate bills and actions. Sign up.
On Monday, April 25th, let's Stop the Money Pipeline through direct action, letter writing campaigns, and more. 350Brooklyn’s Stop the Money Pipeline (STMP-BK) workgroup challenges the biggest global funders of climate destruction to divest from fossil fuels and we look forward to joining forces!
Join our SPECIAL EDITION Power Hour on Wednesday 4/27 at 12pmET with guest MC Jordan Dale from Divest NY! We'll review our briefings, share any updates then reach out to a variety of electeds - using your own customized script. Tomorrow's menu includes: 1) The All Electric Building Act 2) Divest NY 3) Green Transit / Green Jobs. Have a look at the TOOLKIT.
Can't make it for Power Hour? Sign our Local Law 97 Petition and help us reach 200 signatures!
Get involved in one of our workgroups!
350Brooklyn is volunteer-powered. At the heart of these efforts are our campaigns and committees. Follow the links below for more information on how to join.
City Action Committee’s mission is to make Brooklyn and New York City leaders not only in climate policy but also in the long-term actions and engagement needed to make those policies effective. Current campaigns include The Renewable Rikers Act, Fighting Peaker Plants, Electric School Buses, and the Department of Sustainability and Climate Change. Use this google form to connect with City Action.
The Climate Idea Exchange works to deepen public understanding of the climate crisis, breaking it down into manageable topics and showing how to take action locally. We work both independently and in collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library, and we're developing a podcast series. email [email protected].
350BK Families organizes activities that bring children, youth, and their adults together for the climate. Current projects include pushing for the creation of 529 college savings plans that are free of fossil fuel investments. email [email protected].
Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice is a diverse coalition focused on equity, inclusion, justice, and economic and environmental sustainability. 350Brooklyn is part of this coalition, which is working to ensure that the rezoning of the Gowanus area honors the needs of all community members. email [email protected].
Legislation focuses on federal and New York State climate legislation. Current campaigns are NY Renews (to pass the Climate Community Investment Act), the Green New Deal, and stopping the repowering of the Gowanus power plant (with 350BK's City Action). email [email protected].
The Media Committee is 350Brooklyn's all-around in-house media team. This group writes press releases and promotional copy, creates graphics, keeps tabs on 350BK's social media presence, and runs the new 350BK blog. email [email protected].
Stop the Money Pipeline plans and participates in direct actions that pressure financial institutions to stop funding deforestation and fossil fuel industries. We are part of a national movement targeting New York-based corporations, including Chase Bank and BlackRock Investment Management. email [email protected].
Plastic Free works to eliminate plastic pollution and reduce reliance on single-use plastic products. We meet via Zoom to work on a variety of projects including legislative lobbying efforts, campaigns promoting going plastic free, and neighborhood efforts to reduce waste. email [email protected].
No time but able to donate? While we are an affiliate of 350.org, we are programmatically independent and our financial support comes solely from our members. Can you offer financial support, at any level? Donate here.
