Grappling with NY’s plastic bag ban in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic: Deep thoughts

… plastic bags under their sink that they use to line their trash cans Now that my own hoard would be diminishing … disposalsa pipe dream … These minimize organic waste but in NYC sink garbage disposals are rarethe pipes in our old … do seem to have some drawbacks They do not control odor so bins need to be emptied very frequently and they are prone …

By Kelly Kreth |March 12, 2020 - 3:30PM
What do buildings need to do to comply with NYC's new green roof laws?

… New York City has a new set of laws designed to make roofs more environmentally friendly  All buildings … roof renovations are now required to install solar panels green roofs or some combination of the two in order to … roof repairs might mean an obligation to do more expansive green renovations For clarity the   Department of Buildings …

By Emily Myers |December 11, 2019 - 9:00AM
Dear Ms. Demeanor: There are ugly, dead flowers outside my condo. How do I get my building to maintain the planters?

… could place a discreet sign with their logo and contact info in between the posies My building did this and the cost …

By Dianne Ackerman |May 24, 2019 - 2:00PM