Families and Daily Living

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Services

Title	Provider	Cost	About
DIY Home Energy Audit Toolkit	Hands On New Orleans DIY Home Energy Audit Toolkit	$10/month to check out any tools at the tool lending library	The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is designed to give users the ability to conduct a novice home energy audit that will enable them to make informed decisions about energy-efficiency upgrades. We hope to empower the citizens of Greater New Orleans with the ability to grow sustainably.
Lightbulb Replacement	Green Light New Orleans	Free for basic CFLs. Charge for special bulbs, wait priority.	We provide you with free spiral CFL light bulbs. The program is open to anybody. There are no restrictions. The free program has a waiting list from one to several month. We don't provide specialty bulbs (chandelier bulbs, vanity, flood lights) Those have to be purchased through BuyGreenGiveGreen.

Local Organizations

Title	Services	About
AFL-CIO Investment Trust	Socially Responsible Investment
Alliance for Affordable Energy	Community Education, Energy Efficiency
America's Wetland Foundation	Raising Awareness of the Impact of Louisiana's Wetland Loss and Increase Support for Efforts to Conserve and Save Coastal Louisiana	In the largest public awareness initiative in its history, Louisiana is leading America's WETLAND: Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana. The America's WETLAND Foundation through the Campaign is raising awareness of the impact of Louisiana's wetland loss and increase support for efforts to conserve and save coastal Louisiana.
AmeriCorps - Louisiana Delta Service Corps	Service Programs to Promote Healthier Communities	Louisiana Delta Service Corps partners with non-profits, community and faith based organizations, public schools and government agencies to help build safer, smarter and healthier communities.
ARC of New Orleans	Aid to Those With Intellectual Disabilities	Arc of Greater New Orleans is committed to securing for all people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop, function and live to their fullest potential.
Audubon - Louisiana Coastal Initiative	Raising Awareness and Support to Save Wildlife and Habitats in the Mississippi River Delta
Bamboo	Supplies Green Building Supplies and Home Accessories
Bayou Rebirth Wetlands Restoration and Education	Wetlands Ecology Education Wetlands Restoration Community Engagement	Bayou Rebirth was founded in 2007 partly in response to the environmental and community needs present in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Bayou Rebirth envisions a revitalized and restored city through local and visiting citizens’ connection to the ecology of the coastal wetlands. These coastal wetlands not only protect the city from storm surges during hurricanes, they also support an intricate and unique biodiversity.
Bayou Road Fresh Market	Local and Affordable Foods	4th Saturday of each month
Branch Out	Vintage and Sustainable Clothing and Accessories	Branch Out is proud to be the first to offer New Orleans a Green shopping alternative. We are a style conscious, eco-retail company, specializing in sustainable clothing and accessories for men and women. Branch Out also carries hand-selected, quality vintage pieces and locally made designer goods.
Broadmoor Farmer’s Market	Local Foods	Thursdays 3pm to 7pm
Build Now	New, Site-Built Homes for People Displaced by Hurricane Katrina	Build Now enables displaced New Orleans residents to return to new, high-quality, elevated homes, site-built on their property.
Camellia City Market	Local and Affordable Foods	Saturdays 8am to 12pm
Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council	Public Programs to Support Electronic Waste Reduction and Use of Recycled Goods Electronics Recycling	The CACRC is a group of dedicated people working toward the goal of promoting electronic waste reduction and the use of recycled goods through leadership and education programs for public and private entities.
Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal	Volunteer Program Coordination in the Gulf Region
City of New Orleans - Environmental Affairs	Brownfields Program Climate Protection Coastal Restoration Home Energy Efficiency	The Mayor's Office of Environmental Affairs was established in 1994 to enhance and protect the New Orleans environment for current and future generations. The Office seeks to improve quality of life by promoting economic development that benefits the environment and all of our citizens.
City of New Orleans - Historic District Landmarks Commission	Safeguard the Heritage of the City by Preserving and Regulating Historic Landmarks
City of New Orleans - Office of Community Development	Community Development Funding and Public Housing Information
City of New Orleans Master Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance	Creating a Plan for the Future of Post-Katrina New Orleans by Creating a Zoning Code
Colmex Construction	Pre-construction Consulting, Construction Management & General Contracting	Our Mission is to serve our clients with the professionalism that they have come to expect. We endeavour to provide our “best practices philosophy” everyday, which are QUALITY, INTEGRITY, DEPENDABILITY, HONESTY and PERFORMANCE from concept through completion. This is our commitment to our clients as we serve as PARTNER FOR BUILDING SUCCESS! We at Colmex Construction LLC are totally dedicated to customer satisfaction
Common Ground Relief	Advocacy and Community Outreach Free Legal Clinic Volunteer Construction and Rebuilding Job Training Wetlands Restoration Garden of Eatin' Meg Perry Healthy Soil Project	Common Ground Relief's mission is to provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the New Orleans area. Common Ground Relief is a community-initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid and support. The work gives hope to communities by working with them, providing for their immediate needs and emphasizes people working together to rebuild their lives in sustainable ways.
Covington Farmers Market at City Hall	Local and Affordable Foods	Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
Covington Farmers Market at the Trailhead	Local and Affordable Foods	Saturdays 9am to 1pm
Crescent City Downtown Farmers Market	Local and Affordable Foods	Downtown New Orleans: Saturdays 8am to 12 noon
Crescent City Mid-City Farmers Market	Local and Affordable Foods	Mid-City New Orleans: Thursdays 3pm tp 7pm
Crescent City Uptown Farmers Market	Local and Affordable Foods	Uptown New Orleans: Tuesdays 9am to 1pm
Delgado Community College - Office of Workforce Development and Education	Provides Education for Workforce Development
Eco Green Clean	Film Set Cleaning Special Event Cleaning	Eco Green Clean was born out of the will to improve our city, our environment. Now is the time to start caring about what we do with our waste. Recycling is one of the ways to help improve waste management. Eco Green Clean was originally created as a service to Film Sets in the Greater New Orleans Area. Green Clean is ideal for businesses and properties requiring quick turn-around, during off-hours, and with little notice. Green Clean offers a clean, non-toxic professional cleaning service utilizing products that are non-toxic, bio-degradable, and environmentally friendly.
Eco Green Clean - Euterpe Recycling Center	Recycling, Cleaning Services
EcoUrban	Sustainable Landscape Design
Edible New Orleans	Free Magazine About Local Food and Food Providers
Edible Schoolyard	Education About Sustainable Organic Gardening and Local and Seasonal Foods
Energy Smart	Programs to Support Energy Efficiency in New Orleans	The Energy Smart Plan proposes programs that are intended to transform the market by creating demand for energy efficiency products and services and stimulate the development of the workforce to meet this demand. In turn, this will help create a sustainable, long term energy efficiency market that creates energy savings for New Orleans residents.
Entergy New Orleans	Provides Green Renewable Energy Sources for New Orleans Residents
Enterprise Community Partners	Helps Low-Income Families Find Affordable Housing	At Enterprise, we create opportunity for low- and moderate-income people through fit, affordable housing and diverse, thriving communities.
Enviro Green Insulation	Customizing Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Packages for Residences and Businesses.
Faubourg St. Roch Project	Revitalizes St. Roch Community	The Faubourg St. Roch Project (FSRP) is a New Orleans based 501(c)(3) non-profit, with the mission of revitalizing the St. Roch Neighborhood in a holistic manner. FSRP is dedicated to sustainability and affordability for St. Roch residents, and a model of urban neighborhood revitalization for others to follow.
Fresh Market at Circle Food Store	Local Foods	Thursdays 3pm to 6pm
Global Green - New Orleans	Green Schools Build It Back Green Holy Cross Project	Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on fighting global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.
GNO Info	Contractor Guide Recovery Information Community Information	LouisianaRebuilds.info is a nonpartisan, information web portal developed by a public-private partnership among government, business, and nonprofit organizations representing Louisiana residents affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The portal provides an entrance to the services, resources, support networks, and other vital information to help residents and businesses rebuild their lives, their communities, and their state. The portal thus offers a "first stop on the way home," wherever residents decide they want home to be. The portal's founding funder is Living Cities.
GoGreenNOLA	Resources and Information for Building and Living Green	Welcome to Go Green NOLA, the guide for the New Orleans community on how to build and live green. We hope to introduce you to new ways of thinking and living because we know one person can make a difference in her/his community. We also highlight the many people and organizations making a positive and green change in this city
Green for All	Building an Inclusive Green Economy to Lift People Put of Poverty.	Green For All is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through a clean energy economy. We work in collaboration with the business, government, labor, and grassroots communities to create and implement programs that increase quality jobs and opportunities in green industry – all while holding the most vulnerable people at the center of our agenda.
Green Light New Orleans	Lightbulb Replacement, Lighting Consultations	Green Light uses energy efficient light bulbs to empower New Orleans residents to fight climate change as they rebuild the community
Gretna Farmers Market	Local and Affordable Foods	Saturdays 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Gulf Coast Construction Career Center	Coordination and Support to Green Union Construction Workers	Now, more than ever, North America’s Building Trades Unions are providing solutions to meet the challenge of a changing, energy-conscious world. With pride, performance, and professionalism, our highly skilled work force delivers unmatched value for contractors and owners alike.
Gulf Coast Housing Partnership	Affordable Housing and Real Estate Development	GCHP's mission is regional renewal through high-impact real estate development on the Gulf Coast.
Gulf Geoexchange and Consulting Services	Incentives, Consulting, Design, and Installment for Renewable and Energy Efficient Systems	The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, and managing receiverships.
Gulf Restoration Network	Protects and restores the natural resources of the Gulf Region	The Gulf Restoration Network is committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region for future generations.
Habitat for Humanity - New Orleans Area	Builds Houses for Families in Need to Allow Them to Empower Their Own Lives	Habitat's mission is to build houses in partnership with sponsors, volunteers, communities, and homeowner families, whereby families are empowered to transform their own lives
Hands on New Orleans	Community improvement through volunteer service and leadership development	HandsOn New Orleans envisions Greater New Orleans as a hub of civic-minded individuals that take action through service to meet critical community needs.
Hands On New Orleans Tool Lending Library	tool rentals home energy audit toolkit	HandsOn New Orleans has amassed an impressive collection of landscaping, painting and construction tools. These tools may be borrowed by any community member, non-profit partner, or volunteer with the hope that sharing the wealth will enable New Orleans to make its own dreams, reality.
Historic Green	Volunteer Coordination
Hollygrove Market and Farm	Local Foods	Saturdays 10am to 2pm and Tuesdays 12pm to 6pm
Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans - Crescent City Green Building Council	Sustainable, Affordable Housing	Crescent City Green is the New Orleans building community’s connection to green building, the most important trend in residential construction today.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers	Works to Provide Safe, Fair, Positive Workplace for Local Electrical Workers	To afford all who work in our industry a better quality of life through representation and membership in the IBEW. To achieve the ability to set the terms and conditions of employment in our industry for a better standard of living and safer workplaces for all involved. To establish our union, through membership and involvement, as an essential component to our community economically, politically, and socially. To enable the IBEW to continue to play a positive and stabilizing role in our industry for the benefit of its membership, participants, customers, and community at large. To promote positive relationships throughout our industry exemplified by our Labor-Management Cooperation.
Kellett Building Products	Wholesale Distributor of Forest Products and Building Materials in Louisiana
Latter & Blum	Real Estate Brokerage with Commercial Leasing and Commercial Sales
levees.org	Works to Ensure New Orleans Levees are Safe	Help us make sure New Orleans and America get the safe levees we deserve. Read more: http://levees.org/#ixzz0tWcaAwvI
Life City	The Green Card LifeCity Advisors
Limitless Vistas	Environmental Jobs Training for Disadvantaged Youth
Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships	Elevates the Social and Economic Standards of Louisiana’s Economically Disadvantaged Residents	LACAP's three major functions are to provide an organization through which all Community Action Agencies can work together to further the goals and objectives of said organization; to bring about more effective cooperation between Community Action Agencies and other agencies that have similar objectives; and to participate in and strengthen the professional organizations of the Community Action Agencies.
Louisiana Bucket Brigade	Oil Spill Mapping Air Quality Monitoring	The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a 501(c)(3) environmental health and justice organization working with communities that neighbor the state's oil refineries and chemical plants. The EPA-approved “bucket" is a simple, community friendly tool that fenceline neighbors use to take air samples. We complement the community group by adding a level of technical expertise to their work. We provide this tool and training to community members to monitor and expose industrial pollution as it happens. We assist residents in their fight to reduce pollution and protect public health. We work with community groups to help them take air samples and achieve their goals, be it relocation away from a polluting facility, reduced pollution, or a moratorium on facility expansions. The more evidence the communities gather, the more power they have to attain their goals.
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources	Prudent Management of Resources to Promote a Healthy Environment and Economy	The mission of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is to preserve and enhance the nonrenewable natural resources of the state, consisting of land, water, oil, gas, and other minerals, through conservation, regulation, and management/exploitation, to ensure that the state of Louisiana realizes appropriate economic benefit from its asset base.
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation	Addresses the Individual Needs of Those Impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita	LDRF works directly with those impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita to learn first-hand about their needs, strengths and aspirations.
Louisiana Green Corps	Green Job Skills Training	LA Green Corps provides green job skills training to unemployed, under-employed, court involved or otherwise disadvantaged New Orleans youth ages 17 to 24 through the completion of impactful environmental restoration and conservation projects.
Louisiana Green Corps	Green Job Skills Training	LA Green Corps provides green job skills training to disadvantaged New Orleans youth ages 17 to 24 through the completion of impactful environmental restoration and conservation projects.
Louisiana Green Corps	Green Job Skills Training	LA Green Corps provides green job skills training to disadvantaged New Orleans youth ages 17 to 24 through restoration and conservation projects.
Louisiana Green Corps	Green Jobs Skills Training	LA Green Corps providea green job skills training to disadvantaged New Orleans youth, ages 17 to 24, through restoration and conservation projects.
Louisiana Green Corps	Green Jobs Skills Training	LA Green Corps providea green job skills training to disadvantaged New Orleans youth, ages 17 to 24, through restoration and conservation projects.
Louisiana Green Corps	job skills training, community development	(LA Green Corps) is to provide green job skills training to unemployed, under-employed, court involved or otherwise disadvantaged New Orleans youth (ages 17 to 24) through the completion of impactful environmental restoration and conservation projects.
Louisiana Green Scene Magazine	Sustainability Resource, Green Business Model	Green Scene Magazine is a one stop source of cutting edge information on the many facets of green and sustainable living.
Louisiana Home Finance Authority - Weatherization Assistance Program	Provides Affordable Housing Options for Renters and Owners in Louisiana	LHFA specializes in forming partnerships with federal, state and local governmental units, banks, lending institutions and non-profit and for-profit developers to make housing affordable for Louisiana’s families.
Louisiana Native Plant Society	Resource About Plants Native to Louisiana	THe LNP Society's purposes are: to preserve and study native plants and their habitats; to educate people on the value of native plants and the need to preserve and protect rare and endangered species; to promote the propagation and use of native plants in the landscape; to educate people on the relationship between our native flora and wildlife
Louisiana Office of Cultural Development - Division of Historic Preservation	Preservation and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Landmarks	he Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation's professionally trained staff works in the public's interest to preserve and restore these buildings so they can enhance and enrich our environment and, thus, our lives.
Louisiana Wildlife Federation	Advocates the Conservation and Protection of Louisiana's Natural Resources and Wildlife	The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is a non-profit organization of civic-minded men and women from all over the state who believe in constructive conservation and protection of our state's natural resources and the quality of the environment.
Lower 9th Center for Sustainable Engagement & Development	sustainable development, volunteer coordination
Lower 9th Ward Village	Empowers Ninth Ward Community Members to be Self-Sufficient and to Sustain an Equitable Quality of Life	The main goal of the Village is to bring together the entire Lower 9th Ward and to empower community members to be self-sufficient and to sustain an equitable quality of life.
Lower Ninth Ward Farmers Market	Local and Affordable Foods	Sundays 10am to 1pm
Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association	Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward to Create Sustainable Community Development	NENA's mission is to play a vital role in our neighborhood's redevelopment. We implement sustainable projects and programs in decent and affordable housing, economic development and education with clear community involvement and direction.
LSU Agricultural Center	Provide science-based information on a wide range of subjects including horticulture, family and home, crops and livestock, money and business, food and health, environment and natural resources, and kids, teens and 4-H.	The LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service works to provide the people of Louisiana with research-based educational information that will improve their lives and economic well-being.
Magnolia Farmer Co-Op & Market Place	Local and Affordable Foods	Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Make It Right	Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward
Market Umbrella	Cultivates the Field of Public Markets for Public Good
Metro Bike Coalition	Resources and Information for Bikers in New Orleans
Neighborhood Partnership Network	Resources and Information for Community and Neighborhood Organizing
New Beginnings Enterprises	Home Customization and Energy Efficiency
New Orleans City Council	Legislative Branch of New Olreans City Government	Legislative Branch of New Olreans City Government
New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau	Visitors Guide to New Orleans
New Orleans Food and Farm Network	Provides Fresh, Healthy, and Sustainably Produced Food for the Long-Term Health of our Environment, Economy, and Communities	The New Orleans Food and Farm Network works with individuals, communities, and growers to support sustainable growing practices and to ensure equal access to safe, nutritious, and enjoyable food.
New Orleans Food Co-op	Cooperative Store that Provides Healthy and Local Foods at Affordable Prices	The mission of the New Orleans Food Co-op is to open and operate a community-owned grocery store that: provides access to healthy food at a fair price, is a center of community activity, promotes local and regional food production, keeps capital and jobs in our community, practices environmental responsibility and sustainability, reflects our unique and diverse community
New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors	Services and Benefits for Realtor Members and Consumers
New Orleans Recycles	Citizens Supporting New Orleans Recycling
New Orleans Solar School Initiative	Alternative Energy Sources Education
New Orleans Technology Services	Computer Repairs Computer Upgrades
NOLA Recycles 2010	6 point plan for recycling recycling advocacy	NOLA Recycles 2010 is a coalition of concerned citizens who will work together to make recycling a reality in New Orleans in 2010. We hope that you join us! Our goal is to influence the mayoral race and elect a mayor who will develop a comprehensive waste management program that minimizes the health and environmental impact of waste disposal, as well as taps the value of waste materials to build a local recycling economy.
NOLACycle	Resources and Information for Bikers in New Orleans	NolaCycle is a project aimed to create a high quality cycling map of New Orleans. Cycling maps include information beyond just streets and their names that benefits cyclists.
O.C. Haley Fresh Market	Local Foods	3rd Saturday of each month 11am to 2pm
Our School at Blair Grocery	Youth Empowerment Through Community Development
Parkway Partners	ReLeaf New Orleans Initiative Adopt-A-Neutral Ground Program Second Saturdays Program Community Gardens Save Our Trees Schoolyard Gardens	Parkway Partners is deeply rooted in New Orleans since 1982. We empower residents to improve green spaces and we plant trees throughout the city. As a not-for-profit we are an incubator for green spaces: community gardens, schoolyard gardens, neutral ground and park adoptions and improvements.
Phoenix of New Orleans	Rebuilding and Redeveloping Neighborhoods Devastated by Hurricane Katrina	PNOLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the recovery of the residents of Lower Mid-City New Orleans and its surrounding neighborhoods by rebuilding quality affordable housing and by developing the community assets necessary for a vital neighborhood.

Recycling Centers

Title	Address	Collection	Cost	Accepted Material Types	Specific Materials
911 Cell Phone Bank (Orleans Police Department)	2800 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70119	drop-off	free	Other	cell phones
Airline Salvage	6900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003	drop-off	free, pays for some items	Metal	aluminum cans, nonferrous metal, copper, brass
Amerigas	107 Iris Avenue Jefferson, LA	drop-off	$5	Other	propane cylinders
Batteries Plus	8601 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70003	drop-off	call in for more info	Batteries	nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries
Best Buy	1601 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Electronics	recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions
Best Buy	1138 S Clearview Pkwy New Orleans, LA 70123	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Electronics	recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions
Best Buy	6205 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie, LA 70003	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Batteries	recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions
Best Buy	120 Northshore Bld Slidell, LA 70459	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Electronics	recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions
Best Buy	120 Northshore Bld Slidell, LA 70459	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Electronics	recovery and proper disposal of other appliance waste streams such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury switches, and used oil, recycling of refrigerants and appliance insulating foam that contain CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, nicad batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact discs, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, game console, gift cards, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, small appliances, telephones, televisions
Black and Decker	1401 Distributers Rd., Suite A Harahan, LA	drop-off		Batteries	nicad batteries from small black and decker tools
BloominDeals (Junior League Thrift Store Shop of New Orleans)	4645 Freret Street New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items	clothing and household items, no baby items
Books 2 Prisoners (Drop-off at Iron Rail Books Collective)	511 Marigny St. New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items	books and texts with a focus on those by people of colorand feminist revolutionaries, fiction-writers, and historians; dictionaries, GED guidance, self-help, health, art, trade-fiction, and anarchist/Marxist/leftist theory.
Bridge House Thrift Store	1160 Camp Street New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items Other	clothing and household items, cars, automobiles, boats, no mattresses
Bridge House Thrift Store	7901 Airline Dr. New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	household goods, furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, books, records
Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council	800 Saint Philip St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802	drop-off	free	Electronics	computers, electronic waste
Cartridge World	1010 Common Street, Suite A103 New Orleans, LA 70112	drop-off	free, discounts on ink refills	Other	ink cartridges, toner cartridges, refilling
City of New Orleans Recycling Center	2829 Elysian Fields New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free to Orleans Parish residents	Plastics Metal Paper Other	plastics, aluminum cans, metals (which weigh less than 25 lbs), paper, magazines, phone books, newspaper, tires - maximum 4 (we currently accept and dispose of tires), no glass
Covenant House	611 N. Rampart Street New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items	any art supplies in good condiiton, clothing, toys and household items, including appliances and mattresses, in good condition, hygienic supplies, educational items
Deja Vu Recycling	2651 Poydras St. Ste. 3419 New Orleans, LA	pick-up drop-off	free drop off service every last saturday, $15 per month for residential service, call for quote for commercial service	Plastics Metal Paper	#1-7 plastics, cardboard, flat cardboard, aluminum, steel, tin cans, paper, no glass
Dress for Success New Orleans	509 Baronne St. New Orleans, LA 70113	drop-off		Household Items	women’s business-attire such as skirts, pantsuits, blouses, blazers, jackets, new shoes, scarves, handbags, and briefcases
Enviro-Max Sales and Services LLC	2706 Robert Street New Orleans, LA 70115	drop-off	free	Electronics Other	cell phones, computer monitors, computer recycling, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges
Euterpe Recycling Center	1829 Euterpe St. New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Plastics Metal	plastics and aluminum, no paper or glass
Family Thrift Center	8454 Morrison Road New Orleans, LA 70127	drop-off	free	Household Items	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, gift bags, glasses, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, ornaments, sporting goods, telephones, tools, toys
Family Thrift Center	1845 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70001	drop-off	free	Household Items	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, gift bags, glasses, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, ornaments, sporting goods, telephones, tools, toys
Family Thrift Center	6620 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072	drop-off	free	Household Items	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, gift bags, glasses, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, ornaments, sporting goods, telephones, tools, toys
French Quarter Postal Emporium	1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Other	styrofoam packing peanuts, shreded paper
Gaspard’s Propane Inc.	2205 Pallet St. Harvey, LA	drop-off	$10	Other	propane cylinders
Goodwill Industries	123 Robert E. Lee Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70124	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries	1000 South Jefferson Davis Parkway New Orleans, LA 70119	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries	800 South Clearview Parkway New Orleans, LA 70123	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries	4021 Behrman Highway New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	clothing and household items, no mattresses or appliances
Goodwill Industries	9323 Jefferson Highway River Ridge, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	items in good, clean, reusable condition, including miscellaneous clothes, furniture, and small appliances
Goodwill Industries	1000 Highway 190 Covington, LA	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Household Items	items in good, clean, reusable condition, including miscellaneous clothes, furniture, and small appliances
Goodwill Industries	3400 Tulane Ave. New Orleans, LA	drop-off		Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana	8710 West Judge Perez Drive Chalmette, LA 70043	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	gently used in good, clean, working condition vehicle donations, bicycles, books, clothing, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household items, lawn and garden equipment, musical instruments, office furniture, office machines, ornaments, appliances, sporting goods, televisions, tools, toys
Gran's Attic	408 Girod St. Mandeville, LA 70448	drop-off	free	Household Items	clothing and household items in good condition, call ahead
Green Project	2831 Marais Street New Orleans, LA 70117	drop-off	free	Metal Paper Electronics Household Items Building Materials Other	book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, construction materials, floppy disks, gift bags, household items, musical instruments, ornaments, reusable appliance donation, roofing materials, telephones, tools, wood, paint, housing materials, used and new lumber, plywood, doors, windows, tools, masonry, plumbing, fixtures, electrical fixtures, cabinets, electronics, hardware, steel and aluminum cans, paper, cardboard, newspaper
Habitat for Humanity Restore	2830 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70117	drop-off	free	Metal Building Materials Other	store and donation location for doors, windows, roofing materials, paint, furniture, light fixtures, architecturally significant features, flooring, brick, ceiling tiles, ceramic tile, concrete, construction materials, gift bags, gypsum drywall, household items, linoleum, ornaments, porcelain products, shingles, windows, aluminum cans, please call ahead
Home Depot	500 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot	1100 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot	4700 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, LA‎	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot	12300 I- 10 Service Road, New Orleans, LA‎	drop-off	free	Household Items Batteries	batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	400 David Drive Metairie, LA 70003	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Household Items Other	antifreeze, brake fluids, car batteries, gasoline and unwanted fuels, used motor oil, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	6440 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Household Items Other	antifreeze, brake fluids, gas and unwanted fuels, transmission fluid, used motor oil, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances, non-ferrous metals, mardi gras beads and throws
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	Wall Blvd. one block S of Lapalco Blvd. Gretna, LA 70056	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Metal Batteries Other	car batteries, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances
Jefferson Parish Drop-Off	Treasure St. off of Hwy. 45 Lafitte, LA 70067	drop-off	free for unincorporated Jefferson Parish residents	Metal Batteries Other	car batteries, used tires, ferrous metals, large appliances
Jefferson Parish Environmental & Development Control Department Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration Project	1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 703 Harahan, LA 70123	pick-up		Other	christmas trees during regular pick up
National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana	8600 Hampson St. Suite 425 New Orleans, LA 70118	pick-up drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Other	fully assembled cars and trucks
NOLA Recycles	PO BOX 2133 Metairie, LA 70004	pick-up	$10 - $10.75 per month, call for commercial quote	Plastics Metal Paper	metal cans (soda cans, soup cans etc.), cardboard (boxes, cereal boxes etc.), paper products (magazines, newspaper, phonebooks, envelopes, junk mail, etc.) , plastics #1-7 (water bottles, laundry detergent bottles, milk jugs, juice bottles etc.)
Phoenix Recycling	PO Box 850315 New Orleans, LA 70185	pick-up	$10-$15 a month for residential, call for commercial quote	Plastics Metal Paper Other	plastics #1-7, aluminum or bi-metal (tin) cans, newsprint, white office paper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, phone books, shredded paper, cardboard product packaging, windowed envelopes, paperback books, and hardback books with covers removed, flattened cardboard, no plastic bags, styrofoam, glass, or foil
Phoenix Reycling Inc.	322 Lafayette St New Orleans, LA 70130	pick-up	$12.50 to $15 a month for residents, varies for businesses	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear or colored), #3 plastic, #4 plastic, #5 plastic, #6 plastic, #7 plastic, aluminum cans, cardboard, catalogs, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, tin or steel cans, white office paper
Plan B	511 Marigny St. New Orleans, LA	drop-off		Other	used and new bikes, bike parts, and bike tools, provides workspace and tools for public use
Poohbah Group	PO Box 56571 New Orleans, LA 70156	pick-up	$8.67 and up	Plastics Metal Paper Building Materials	paper, junk mail, office paper, cardboard, paperboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum, tin, steel, no glass, styrofoam or plastic bags. construction recycling offered as additional service
Rebuilding Together	2801 Marais St. New Orleans, LA 70117	drop-off		Building Materials	accepts materials on a case-by-case basis, the store also sells older building materials (lumber, flooring, cabinets, fireplace mantels, light fixtures)
Recycle for the Arts	511 Marigny, New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Household Items Other	art supplies, craft supplies, canvas, matte board, paper, art books, art glass, ceramics, glue and glitter, costumes (no regular cothing items),wigs and mannequins, jewelry, buttons, crayons, pencils & markers, drafting supplies, paint & paintbrushes, fabric, feathers & textiles, scissors and tape
Republic Services/Allied Waste	804 L & A Road Metairie, LA	pick-up drop-off	free 1st Saturday drop off, call for quote for pick up services	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 and #2 plastic (clear and colored), #3 plastic, aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, tin or steel cans (rinsed out), white office paper, no glass
Salvation Army	9661 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans, LA 70127	drop-off	free	Electronics Household Items	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, floppy disks, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, mattresses, musical instruments, office furniture, ornaments, resuable appliance donation, sporting goods donation, telephone, tools, toys, vehicle donation
Salvation Army	601 Terry Pkwy. Gretna, LA 70056	drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Electronics Household Items Other	bicycles, book donation, cell phones, clothing, computer donation, floppy disks, gift bags, glasses, household furniture, household item donation, lawn and garden equipment, mattresses, musical instruments, office furniture, ornaments, reusable appliance donation, sporting goods donation, telephone, tools, toys, vehicle donation
St. John Parish Recycling	1801 W. Airline Hwy. Laplace, LA 70068	drop-off	free for St. John Parish residents	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, chipboard, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, white office paper, motor oil
St. John Parish Recycling	1703 St. Andrews Blvd. Laplace, LA 70068	drop-off	free for St. John Parish residents	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, chipboard, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, white office paper, motor oil
St. John Parish Recycling	102 E. Airline Hwy. Laplace, LA 70068	drop-off	free for St. John Parish residents	Plastics Metal Paper	#1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard, catalogs, chipboard, computer paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, paperboard, white office paper, motor oil
Target	4500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA	drop-off	free	Plastics Glass Metal Paper Other	cell phones, aluminum cans, brown glass, clear glass, green glass, ink-jet cartridges, mp3 players, #1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), plastic bags
Target	1731 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, LA	drop-off	free	Plastics Glass Metal Paper Other	cell phones, aluminum cans, brown glass, clear glass, green glass, ink-jet cartridges, mp3 players, #1 plastic, #2 plastic (clear and colored), plastic bags
Target Store	1731 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Plastics Glass Metal Electronics Other	aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers, plastic bags, MP3 players, cell phones, and ink cartridges
Target Store	4500 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie, LA 70002	drop-off	free, gift cards for some electronics	Plastics Glass Metal Electronics Other	aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers, plastic bags, MP3 players, cell phones, and ink cartridges
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	925 S. Labarre Rd. Metairie, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	5700 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	333 Sala Ave. Westwego, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
The ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Sierra Club	3406 Hessmer Ave. Metairie, LA	drop-off	free	Other	mardi gras beads
Tulane Newcomb Art Department	Plum Street Extension, behind Woldenberg Art Center, between Audubon Street and Newcomb Place	drop-off	free	Glass	clear glass only
Volunteers of America	4152 Canal St. New Orleans, LA	pick-up drop-off	free, tax write-offs possible	Other	donated cars, call for towing or pick-up
Wal-Mart Supercenter	5110 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70123	drop-off	free	Plastics Electronics	televisions, DVD players, electronics,including cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, car batteries, plastic bags, batteries
Wal-Mart Supercenter	1901 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130	drop-off	free	Plastics Electronics	televisions, DVD players, electronics, including cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, car batteries, plastic bags, batteries
Whole Foods	5600 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70115	drop-off	free	Plastics Electronics Other	#5 plastics, brita water filters, corks, cell phones, plastic bags
Whole Foods	3420 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002	drop-off		Plastics Glass Metal Paper Other	#5 plastics, brita water filters, corks, cell phones, plastic bags, experimental plastic, paper, metal, glass recycling system

Local Issues

Title	About
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster	Find out more about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster and its local impact.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Timeline	Since April 20th when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, millions of gallons of oil have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico, degrading hundreds of miles of coastline, threatening fragile ecosystems, and diminishing valuable fisheries. The government continues to investigate the cause of the explosion and BP continues its attempts to stop the leak. Below is a timeline summary of the ongoing events of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster.
Environmental Mapping	There are several innovative mapping projects underway in New Orleans.
Green Libraries	The City of New Orleans is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future. As such, they have decided to develop their own green building certification standard, Green Solutions, designed to be accessible and locally responsive. All new public buildings will be built to these standards, the first of which are the six new libraries.

Electronic Resources

Title	Link	Format	About
A Brief History of Offshore Oil Drilling	PDF National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling website	Text	The National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling summarizes the history of offshore drilling, from Summerfield, California in 1896 to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident.
A Study of the Economic Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill	PDF GNO, Inc.	Text	GNO, Inc. along with IEM examine the impact of the Deepwater Horizon incident on local fisheries, the moratorium, and brand damage.
Automobile Fuel Economy	www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/feg2000.htm	Website	U.S. Departmept of Energy automobile gas milage ratings help you make informed choices when purchasing an automobile.
BP Deepwater Horizon Accident Investigation Presentation	PDF Slide Presentation	Text	This slide presentation summarizes the findings of BP's independent investigation.
BP Deepwater Horizon Accident Investigation Report	Download the PDF	Text	A report detailing the findings of BP's internal investigation.
BP Deepwater Horizon Accident Investigation Report Executive Summary	Download the PDF	Text	A summary of the report detailing the findings of BP's internal investigation.
BP Deepwater Horizon Accident Investigation Report Video Presentation		Video	This video summarizes the findings of BP's internal investigation.
BP Gulf of Mexico Response Website	BP Website	Website	BP chronicles their response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response.
BP Internal Investigation Documents	BP Internal Investigation	Website	This webpage contains the various documents BP put together after their own internal investigation of the Deepwater Horizon accident.
Climate Kids: NASA's Eyes on the Earth	www.climate.nasa.gov/kids	Website	A blinking red-eyed tree frog and flitting butterfly greet visitors to the new NASA Climate Kids website. Targeting grades 4 - 6, this kid-friendly guide de-mystifies one of the most important science issues of our time. The site answers the "Big Questions" about global climate change using simple illustrations, humor, interactivity, and age-appropriate language. For example, one interactive feature is the Climate Time Machine, which reveals how global changes have affected or will affect our planet over time. "Climate Tales" has animal cartoon characters coping< more or less good humoredly
Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings	American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy	Text	The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has put together a online guide to inform consumers on energy efficient appliances. Check out our special collection for a copy of the 9th edition.
Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill: Modeling the Potential Long Term Movement of Oil	PDF NOAA	Text	This report provides information obtained from computer models predicting where oil would wash ashore in the gulf.
Driving Tips	http://www.greenercars.org/drivingtips.htm	Website	Greener Cars offers maintainance and driving tips for all car types.
Energy Efficiency in the South with Dr. Marilyn Brown	blogtalkradio	Audio	On April 14, 2010, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing on opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the South, and the potential impacts on energy prices, job creation, water use, and carbon emissions. The briefing focused on the results of a new study by researchers at Georgia Tech and Duke University. Join us as we discuss the report with one of the co-leaders Dr. Marilyn Brown. Dr. Brown is with the School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Essence of Permaculture	PDF booklet	Text	A 16 page summary of permaculture concept and principles taken from Permaculture Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren. It contains an introduction to permaculture, thoughts about the future of the movement and the values and use of the permaculture principles. A great way to expand your knowledge in preparation for the full length book.
GNO, Inc. Economic Impact Study - Part 1 of 3 - Executive Summary	PDF GNO, Inc.	Text	GNO, Inc. provides an independent study of the economic impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the Southern Louisiana area.
GreeNOLA Strategy	www.greenola.info or strategy outline	Text	This document outlines the City's strategy for promoting green building, energy efficiency, alternative energy, waste issues, recycling, transportation issues, environmental outreach and justice, and flood protection.
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Frequently Dialed Phone Numbers	http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/82/Default.aspx	Other	Frequently dialed phone numbers and department contact information.
MRGO Report: Mister Go Isn’t Gone Yet	PDF	Text	In December 2006, Drs. John Day, Mark Ford, Paul Kemp, and John Lopez prepared the report Mister Go Must Go: A Guide for the Army Corps’ Congressionally-Directed Closure of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, which described the role of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) in both coastal land loss and flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. The report also made a number of recommendations about closure of the MRGO and restoration of the surrounding ecosystem. This report, Mister Go Isn’t Gone Yet: Creating Community and Environmental Resiliency in the Wake of a Man-Made Catastrophe, serves as an update and expansion of the 2006 report and the recommendations therein.
Neighbor Goods	http://neighborgoods.net/	Website	NeighborGoods is a safe community where you can save money and resources by sharing stuff with your friends. Need a ladder? Borrow it from your neighbor. Have a bike collecting dust in your closet? Lend it out and make a new friend.
SoutheastGreen	www.southeastgreen.com	Website	Southeast Green is the proud and honored recipient of the 2009 Advocate of the Year from the Sustainability Division of the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Georgia. They share news, events, product and business information for the Southeastern states, including Louisian
Transition New Orleans Task Force - Flood Protection and Coastal Restoration Report	PDF	Text	Louisiana’s coastline serves as the first line of defense against storm surges for the New Orleans area and for the state’s transportation routes and energy infrastructure. Our levees and floodwalls are necessary reinforcements to our natural defenses. New Orleans is not safe unless its coastline is protected and restored and its structural defenses are secure. The Flood and Coastal Restoration Task Force will recommend actions that the Mayor can take to enhance the security of our coastline and structural defenses and to protect the City from floods.
Transition New Orleans Task Force - Sustainable Energy and Environment Report	PDF	Text	This Sustainable Energy and Environmental Task Force has recommend a general city energy and environmental policy that promotes smart and sustainable energy practices, protects the environment, greens government, supports innovation, promotes green building practices, manages energy costs, and supports green economic development.
UNT Digital Library Environmental Policy Collection	www.digital.library.unt.edu	Website	Seatch UNT's collection of digital resources related to environmental policy.