greencity
What
New
Yor
ker
s
are doing
to be
gr
een
“I always recycle; I never just throw anything away.
That includes my gum, I make sure not to spit my
gum on the ground. I always throw it away.”
-Keilo B., Midtown east
“I recycle, don’t let the water run when I brush
my teeth, as well as conserve power.”
-James M., Midtown East
“I buy organic food and organic skin care products, most
importantly though, I stay clear of plastics!”
-Nadia R. & ., Midtown East
“I make a conscious effort to separate my “I do my best to
glass, plastic, and aluminum. I started conserve energy,
bringing my own cloth bag with me to the I never leave the
supermarket. There is no way I will use a water running and
plastic bag anymore!” I always turn off my
-Assaf T., Midtown East
electronics.”
-Sabrina W.
Chelsea
“I am not a vege-
tarian, but I love
organic food.
The healthier
the better!”
-Arielle G.
Chelsea
“Green initiatives in New York City are absolutely
necessary between the amount of foot traffic,
congestion, and tourists. They are the only way to
maintain the health and vibrancy of the city.”
-Dane Ferguson, Downtown
“I recycle, I don’t drive a car, and I always turn
down a plastic bag. Also, I always carry a reusable
coffee container- I never use disposable coffee cups.”
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-Keith H., Brooklyn
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