"Over 100 garments and accoutrements are on display to help tell the complex story of fashion’s relationship with ecology, sustainability and the environment. The physical objects—clothing, accessories, pieces of fabric—illuminate the issues that are central to fashion and its process from idea to closet: recycling, labor and production, craftsmanship and more. Sustainable clothing from labels like Alabama Chanin and Edun are on view. For more information, visit fitnyc.edu."
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
May 25th through November: eco-fashion: going green @ FIT
"Over 100 garments and accoutrements are on display to help tell the complex story of fashion’s relationship with ecology, sustainability and the environment. The physical objects—clothing, accessories, pieces of fabric—illuminate the issues that are central to fashion and its process from idea to closet: recycling, labor and production, craftsmanship and more. Sustainable clothing from labels like Alabama Chanin and Edun are on view. For more information, visit fitnyc.edu." Seventh Avenue (at 27th St.)
Info: nycgo
Friday, April 23, 2010
Saturday, April 24th: GetGreen South Bronx Fest!
As a Brooklynite, the Bronx is far! So I hardly ever post events there. But this looks really good. So check it out. Maybe I'll see you there...
Sat. April 24: GetGreen: South Bronx Earth Fest @ St. Mary's Park Boogie Down Bronx
12pm-4pm. FREE! All Ages! Feat. Hip Hop legends and pioneers:
GrandMaster Caz. DJ Jazzy Jay and Carlos Mare 139 Rodriguez plus PHONY PPL, Global Man, the Enviromedia Mobile, Textile & E-Waste recyling drive, youth performances, eco-centered music contest and more!
St. Mary's Park 146th St. & St. Ann's Ave, Bronx NY 10455. Rain or Shine! If it rains, come across the street to Betances Community Center 465 St. Ann's Ave.
Trains: 2 or 5 to 149th & 3rd Ave or 6 to Brook.
Buses: Bx 17 or 19 to St. Ann's or Bx 2 4 15 21 41 or 55 to 149th & 3rd.
Info: getgreensouthbronx.wordpress.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
April 20th: Celebrate Earth Day with Majora Carter at the Schomburg Center
"The Schomburg Center celebrates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with speaker and activist Majora Carter.Carter, a MacArthur-winning activist, environmental justice advocate and economic consultant founded Sustainable South Bronx to achieve environmental justice through economically sustainable projects. As president of the Majora Carter Group she has extended her reach beyond the Bronx to include advising cities, foundations, universities, businesses, and communities around the world on unlocking their green collar economic potential to benefit everyone."
Date and Time: April 20th at 7:00 pm
Location: The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard at 135th Street
Price: Free
Info: Around-NYC
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Today is Habana Outpost's Opening Day and Earth Day Expo!
Some highlights from this afternoon's schedule:"Created by artist and restaurateur Sean Meenan, Café Habana and the Habana Outpost eateries were built on the principles of great food, great fun, and social responsibility. Our mission is to show respect for the community, the environment, and the arts in a setting that is always fun and accessible. With forward-thinking design and business practices we have created a space where neighbors can gather around a great meal, learn, and create."
Earth Day Expo
Eco-Fashion: 3 – 4pm
Find it, recycle it, rock the runway in it! Join us for the 2nd annual Scrap Kins Kids Repurposed Fashion Show where local kids will be strutting their eco-stuff front and center for all the courtyard to see!
Electronic Waste Recycling: 10am - 4pm
The Lower East Side Ecology Center (LESEC) will be collecting your unwanted electronic waste in their e-waste container. http://www.lesecologycenter.org/
Composting Workshops for Adults: 12 - 6pm
Brought to you by The NYC Compost Project at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, funded by the Department of Sanitation, these fun workshops will teach you how to make the most of your trash and start composting at home. http://www.nyccompost.org
Shop Green: 12 - 6pm
Local vendors and designers will showcase green products and services in an outdoor market.
Featuring: Still Hip Brooklyn, Via Nativa and Recycle a Bicycle.
Get Involved: 12 – 6pm
Meet local eco-minded groups and individuals to find out how you can get involved!
Participating Groups: Green Home NYC, Greene Harvest CSA, Manhattan Young Democrats – Environmental Committee, and Transportation Alternatives, Greene Hill Co-op, Fort Greene Compost Project and Brooklyn Public Library (www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org)
Please call for more information: 718 858 9500
Habana Outpost - 757 Fulton Street
Info: www.ecoeatery.com
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