Winter 2023/2024 | Issue 7

Welcome to the latest issue of SustainALANYC. Through our newsletter we provide information on how each of us individually and as organizations is responsible for economic, social and environmental change and what we can do to make a difference.

 

Sustainability Awareness Dates

NOVEMBER

November 1: World Vegan Day

November 6: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

November 15: America Recycles Day

November 17: Take a Hike Day

 
DECEMBER

December 5: World Soil Day

December 11: International Mountain Day

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Sustainably Celebrating the Holidays
By: Camille Gallardo 

As we approach the end of winter and the buzz of the holidays has subsided, it is important to review our practices taking a sustainability perspective into account. Below are some thoughts and fun facts about celebrating responsibly and sustainably during the festive season of November through the end of December.

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Sustainable Holiday Tips
By Rose Hirsch

We are all getting ready for the holiday season.  With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa approaching this may be the most wonderful time of the year but also the most wasteful. During this holiday season, Americans create about 25% more waste, which amounts to a million extra tons of garbage each week. So how can we make this holiday season a little more sustainable?  Here are some general tips.

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Sustainable Recipe Corner

Easy to Make Plant-Based Butternut Squash Soup
By: Oria Aponte

Now that the weather is a bit cooler, I think we can all agree, a hearty soup is just the right dish to bring us comfort.  Here is a simple butternut squash soup that can be made on a weeknight or as a side dish to any holiday meal.  Most of the ingredients needed are staple items we all have in our pantry or fridge.  It’s super easy, affordable and most of all – super delicious! Enjoy making this nutritious and beautiful soup.
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The Holidays and Pets - How to Keep them SAFE
By: Lisa Gilbert

As a volunteer for an Animal Rescue, my role is to make sure a prospective adopter’s house is safe from hazards that can be avoided.  You would be amazed at the number of things people don’t think about that can really harm a pet. Now let’s add the holidays to the mix.  While it may be all fun and games for you and your family, it’s a whole different ball game for your pet.  Here is a list of tips on how to keep your pet safe and still enjoy the eggnog.
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Did You Know?

  • Christmas wasn’t always on December 25th.
  • Gifts have both Christian and Pagan origins.
  • Evergreens are an ancient tradition. 
  • St. Nick was more generous than jolly.
  • Coca-Cola played a part in Santa’s image.
  • Rudolph started out as a marketing ploy.
  • “Jingle Bells” was a Thanksgiving song.
  • “Silent Night” is the most recorded song.
  • Astronauts broadcast “Jingle Bells” from space.
  • Celebrating Christmas used to be illegal.
  • Read more Christmas fun facts here.
 

Sustainable Products Section

By: Elba Cortes
Introducing our sustainable products section. This issue’s featured product is Ettitude. Their fabrics are 100% free of toxins. Ettitude makes loungewear, bedding and bath towels using CleanBamboo Fabric (lyocell) made from organic bamboo. They have been featured in Forbes - This Entrepreneur Fights Climate Change With Silky Soft Bamboo Sheets

Learn more about Ettitude.

 

Meet the Sustainability Team
Elba Cortes, Co-Team Lead, Office Administrator, Fox Rothschild LLP

Camille Gallardo, Co-Team Lead, Office Manager, Paul Ellis Law Group LLC

Oria Aponte, Office Manager, Hodgson Russ LLC

John Connolly, Major Accounts Manager, LDI Connect

Lisa Gilbert, Business Development Manager, Ivionics

Rose Hirsch, Director of Administration, Emmet Marvin & Martin LLP
Santa Medina, Senior Recruiter, HR & Support Staff Manager, Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP

Rebecca Owen, Senior Recruiter, Friedman Williams

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