the Green Project
 

Cultivating a culture of creative reuse.

 
 
 
 
 
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Reclaiming materials and reducing waste in New Orleans.

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Salvage Store

Located on St. Claude and Press St., our donation-based Salvage Store carries a wide array of new and used building materials, including doors, lumber, light fixtures, cabinets and more.

 
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Paint Recycling

Our paint recycling program diverts usable paint from the landfill and offers residents a safe way to dispose of old paint, in turn protecting local ecosystems.

 
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Environmental Education

Our free K-12 environmental education programs, Salvage Store tours, outreach events and community workshops teach residents about recycling and creative reuse.

 
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Today’s trash.
Tomorrow’s treasure.

Every year, we prevent 40,000 gallons of paint from being dumped down the drain, reclaim 2 million pounds of materials, and educate over 700 local students and residents

 
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