Asiadog Delivers Organic Hot Dogs in NYCSeptember 12th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
Vegetarian and organic hot dogs are the way to go, and high-caliber chefs like Todd English have upped the ante with gourmet versions. Since 2008, New York City-based Asiadog has sold organic beef hot dogs with internationally inspired toppings, including: Read More:Asiadog Delivers Organic Hot Dogs in NYCVan Leeuwen Delivers Organic Ice Cream to NYCJuly 28th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
Move over, Good Humor man! The old-fashioned ice cream truck has experienced a dramatic makeover. Lucky New Yorkers can hook up with Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, whose trucks have a huge Twitter and Facebook following. Think of it as ice cream by appointment: Loyal patrons use the social networking sites to find out where the company’s three trucks will be parked each day. Van Leeuwen’s ice creams are made with carefully sourced ingredients: fresh, local and organic, with no stabilizers or preservatives. The most popular flavors include vanilla and pistachio, but why not opt for ginger, red currant or peppermint & chip? Coffees, lattes, teas and hot chocolate are also available, made with locally produced organic milk. Cups, spoons, napkins and straws are made from renewable corn or sugarcane husks. New Yorkers can also find Van Leeuwen pints at Whole Foods Market and independent local retailers. Deliciously Organic Frozen Treats
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When the Times Square Ball descended last New Year’s Eve, it was 20% more energy-efficient, courtesy of new LED lights that replaced incandescent and halogen bulbs. Philips Lighting North America has completed the makeover for tonight’s celebration, adding LED technology to the ball’s numbers (2-0-1-0). The custom-designed scalloped flood bulbs now use only 9 watts each—a dramatic decrease from the 40 watts consumed by the old bulbs. About 1 million people are expected to show up in Times Square, freezing their asses off under a canopy of rain and snow. If they want to warm up and break a sweat, they can head over to the Duracell Power Lab (1540 Broadway), where volunteers will pedal six power rovers that help light the ball’s numbers. Enjoy the show, and have a safe New Year’s Eve! Photo courtesy of Philips Read More:A Greener Times Square BallBoxed Wine Helps New York Restaurant Go GreenOctober 12th, 2009 - Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese
Boxed wine is usually reserved for NASCAR rallies and hanging out behind Wal-Mart, but since Manhattan restaurant Sojourn switched to wine stored in a bag, packaged in a box, and served out of a barrel, they’ve saved a bundle on shipping costs and cut down the amount of bottles and packaging they go through. The bag-box-barrel wine has saved Sojourn $30 to $40 per case of wine and the savings are passed on to their customers. At Sojourn a glass of Pinot costs $9 to $11, it can go for $16 at other restaurants. Cheap and green, very cool. And just look, Sojourn is no Arby’s, switching to boxed wine has done little to tarnish their chic reputation. I want some wine out of a barrel stat! Via Green Inc. Solar Flowers Bloom in NYCJuly 23rd, 2009 - Barbara Feiner
The plaza at New York City’s famed Flatiron Building will be flanked through Aug. 2 by “Solar Flowers” up to 18 feet high. The oversized sculptures are partially powered by solar panels on their petals and stems. Each flower can seat up to 10 people, who can access free Wi-Fi service and charge cell phones and laptops. Charging stations will be available 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The flowers are part of Toyota’s 2010 Prius advertising campaign, whose theme is “harmony between man, nature and machine.” After their New York run, the flowers will travel to Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. For Your Organic Bookshelf: Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars That Will Recharge America Photo courtesy of Toyota Read More:Solar Flowers Bloom in NYCNYC Trans-Fat Ban a SuccessJuly 22nd, 2009 - Barbara Feiner
As I reported back in December 2006, the New York City Board of Health voted to ban trans fats in restaurants—a move that sparked protest from many restaurateurs and fast-food establishments. As of November 2008, the city required that all artificial trans fats be eliminated from prepared dishes. So, how has the city fared? In a study published in yesterday’s edition of Annals of Internal Medicine, city officials reveal:
The saturated- and trans-fat levels in French fries, for example, decreased by more than 50% after the ban, officials note. And while restaurants initially voiced concerns about the extra costs they would incur by switching to more healthful oils, officials say no increases actually occurred. Needless to say, fried foods—even the organic kind—should be consumed in moderation. Click here for information on monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Read More:NYC Trans-Fat Ban a SuccessNYC Subways to Offer Green Rides…January 16th, 2009 - Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese
Fortunately, it doesn’t. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) may implement a program allowing riders to purchase green MetroCards. Regular MetroCards replaced traditional tokens for subway rides in 2003. But the new green MetroCards will donate money towards environmentally sustainable operations. It’s all part of the MTA’s $1 million proposal to lessen the environmental impact if its operations. Spokespeople for the MTA say the new cards may be a little more expensive than regular cards, but the extra money will only go towards funding earth friendly projects. Riders will be able to buy the green MetroCards at vending machines. Sounds cool! All New Yorkers, including the homeless guy playing a guitar with no strings in the Union Square station, thank the MTA for being more eco-conscious. Via Red Green and Blue. Read More:NYC Subways to Offer Green Rides…New York Establishes Statewide Recycling Program for Plastic BagsJanuary 5th, 2009 - Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese
New York City has already passed similar legislation. Statistics show nationwide plastic bag recycling has increased 24% since 2006. New York’s new law, along with legislation passed in California, is expected to significantly reduce the amount of plastic waste headed to landfills. Recycled plastic bags can be used to make consumer products, like shopping carts and new bags. So retailers across the nation have stepped up efforts to educate consumers and promote in-store recycling programs. Now, to see how recycling works. RecycleBank breaks down the process step by step, from paper and metal to plastic and glass. It’s actually pretty cool! Via ENN. Read More:New York Establishes Statewide Recycling Program for Plastic BagsNew York City’s LED Ball DropJanuary 1st, 2009 - Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese
For starters, all the lights are LED. It’s covered with 2,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs and at 12-feet wide, weighs nearly 12,000 pounds. And the green innovation doesn’t stop there. Despite being twice the size of any other ball ever dropped in Times Square, this LED masterpiece is 20% more energy efficient than last year’s ball. Here’s the cool part. All the lights can make 10 million different colors and generate billions of unique patterns. Check out this video in case you missed it. Now, since the ball is so awesome, the city will leave it up year-round. So it’s bound to attract tourists from all over the country. Via inhabitat. Read More:New York City’s LED Ball DropSwimming Over New York CityDecember 5th, 2008 - Gerald "Gerry" Pugliese
Nope, that’s not a bad acid trip. HSBC Bank commissioned Oglivy & Mather, an advertising agency in India, to help create interest in their global warming website. So, they painted an overhead view of New York City at the bottom of a local swimming pool in Mumbai. It worked! The idea boosted web traffic by 300%, with many people pledging their support to fight climate change. It’s simple, but it makes a point. Global warming and rising sea-levels could threaten coastal cities, like New York which is an important world financial center. Via inhabitat. Read More:Swimming Over New York City |
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Governor David Paterson has signed 
It looks like an intergalactic super brain, but it’s actually the ball that dropped last night during New York City’s New Year’s Eve celebration. And, it’s a marvel of green engineering!
