The Green Project is a nonprofit organization that recognized that New Orleans needed an alternative to dumping paint and polluting regional waterways. With equity in mind, the founding members sought to recycle usable paint and resell it back into the community at an affordable price. The idea expanded to building materials and the salvage store was born. The Green Project serves New Orleans by:
Providing affordable materials to the community
Hosting low-cost and free workshops
Keeping usable goods out of the landfill and nearby waterways
Preserving historic architectural pieces
Educating residents about environmental issues
The Green Project's mission is to promote a culture of creative reuse by diverting usable materials from landfills and cultivating a respect for their value. Their mission is executed through three main pathways:
The Green Project has met the following milestones on their impact to date:
Donate Materials: https://www.thegreenproject.org/donate-materials
Recycling Guide: https://www.thegreenproject.org/recycling
City of New Orleans Recycling: https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/
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