Green Living isn't just about treating the planet better, it's about living better - starting here in New York City.  It means eating healthier, locally grown foods that support our regional farmers.  It means living in homes free of toxins and neighborhoods filled with green spaces and the buzz of life, not noise pollution.

The benefit?

Because New Yorkers drive less, take public transportation, live in apartments, and have less space, we tend to buy fewer things and createless waste, we have a smaller ecological footprint than most Americans.

New Yorkers shop at their local Greenmarket, visit parks and community gardens, recycle everything that can be recycled, and yet New Yorkers are still asking, “What does it mean to be green in New York City?"

What can I do to live a greener lifestyle?

This section of our website provides tips and resources for living a greener and eco-friendly lifestyle in New York City

• How to detoxifiy your home
• How to use less energy
• How to eat seasonally and locally
• How to reduce noise, air, and water pollution in your neighborhood
• Where to find or make your own greener cleaning products