Urban gardens

1 mention

Green spaces on building rooftops permitted as an alternative to solar or wind systems under NYC's Green Roofs act to support local food production and biodiversity.

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Often mentioned with · Organizations

H&M

Retail

company Sweden 1 mention

New York City Council

gov USA 1 mention

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Philanthropic foundation focused on circular economy

ngo 1 mention

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Often mentioned with · Locations

New York

US 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Projects

OneNYC

An environmental plan announced by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on Earth Day to reduce the city's waste output by 90% by 2030 through recycling system overhaul, waste-reduction incentives, plastic bag reduction, and expanded organic waste collection.

announced 2 mentions

Make Fashion Circular

Initiative by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation aimed at establishing a circular fashion economy by working with renewable and recycled materials to produce clothing, with support from brands like Gap, ASOS, and H&M.

operational 1 mention

Green Roofs act

Bill requiring each new building and buildings undergoing significant renovations to have solar panels, mini wind turbines, or urban gardens on their rooftops.

operational 1 mention

Often mentioned with · People

Bill de Blasio

United States 1 mention

Rafael Espinal

United States 1 mention

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New York is Becoming One of the Top Cities for Green Business

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