Congratulations to GrowNYC, our partner in greenmarket collections, for the accomplishment of diverting 1 Million lbs of textiles from landfills.  GrowNYC has been  a great partner in so many ways that it is hard to say enough about how we feel about this organization. They have helped us as a company and also as individuals raising the bar in how we interact with our local community. We tip our caps to you GrowNYC.   Here’s to 1 million more!

From their recent news release:
“Given the enormous volume of textiles that residents dispose of each year in NYC, GrowNYC wanted to provide a convenient alternative. What began as a pilot in Union Square has grown to be a permanent offering at eight of our Greenmarkets,” said GrowNYC Executive Director Marcel Van Ooyen. “And, New Yorkers have responded overwhelmingly, as over 51,000 New Yorkers have contributed to the million pounds of textiles that have been diverted from disposal as of March 31, 2011. That’s enough to fill 24 subway cars!”

For locations and times of collection with GrowNYC, visit:  http://www.wearablecollections.com/green.php



Courtesy of our friend Mike Lieberman

Thanks to a great first half of 2009 in which nearly 110,000 lbs of clothing and textiles have been collected at 5 market locations, Wearable Collections and the CENYC have chosen to expand the program. Starting August 1, we will begin collections to markets in the following areas: Fort Greene, Greenpoint, Inwood, and Jackson Heights. We are thrilled to be able to better serve those in these communities and look forward to future expansions. For a look at our full greenmarket schedule see below..

FRIDAYS
97th Street Greenmarket, 8am-2pm
W 97th & Columbus

SATURDAYS
Union Square Greenmarket, 8am-6pm (open now)
(Due to construction, the site may move around the park. Ask at the Market Manager’s tent if you have trouble finding it!)

Inwood Greenmarket, 8am-3pm (Starting August 1)
Isham St b/t Seaman & Cooper

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, Brooklyn, 8am-4pm (open now)
(NW Entrance to Prospect Park)

Fort Greene Greenmarket, 8am-3pm (Starting August 1)
Washington Park at DeKalb

McCarren Park Greenmarket, 8am-2pm (Starting August 1)
Bedford & Lorimer, Greenpoint

SUNDAYS
Tompkins Square Greenmarket, 8am-4pm (open now)
E 7th & Avenue A

Jackson Heights Greenmarket, 8am-3pm (Starting August 2)
34th Ave b/t 77th & 78th Sts (JUN-NOV ONLY)

MONDAYS
Union Square Greenmarket, 8am-6pm (open now)
Union Square North Plaza (17th St.)
(Due to construction, the site may move around the park. Ask at the Market Manager’s tent if you have trouble finding it!)

This is our good friend David Hurd of the CENYC speaking about the greenmarket textile recycling programs. If you watch closely you will see another of our favorite people, Wearable’s own Michael S.  We especially like the view of Michael from inside the bin. Extremely artistic, and quite the action shot.

Residents of Inwood braved the elements and donated nearly 4000 lbs this afternoon.  It was the first time for Wearable to experience the Inwood area and it left quite an impression on us. The locals were so friendly and enthusiastic. We can’t wait to make it a permanent collection spot.  And, of course, thanks to the CENYC for making it all happen!

For those of you living near Prospect Park, you will now be able to donate clothing every Saturday at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket between 8am and 4pm. The collections will be held in partnership with The Council On The Environment of NYC, as part of their Second Chance Saturdays. .Wearable Collections accepts all used, clean clothing including shoes and hats. We also accept household items such as curtains, linens, towels, handbags and belts.  Whether you have a donation or just picking up some local produce, come by and say HI…We look forward to being part of this wonderful community.