Our award-winning holiday window display (1st Place, Atltantic Avenue Window Display Contest!) has been up for the past month. In case you missed it, here are some shots of it in all its “green” glory:
Blue Marble is going back to the tap! In a new effort to conserve our earth’s precious resources, and to prevent unnecessary waste, we are no longer selling bottled water in plastic containers. It turns out that the best drinking water in New York City is available straight from the faucet, with the help of a filter!
Did you know that up to 40% of bottled water is just reprocessed tap water? Bottled water is not tested by any government agency. Meanwhile, NYC’s drinking water is some of the cleanest, most heavily regulated in the country. Check out the free, annual water quality report published online.
The inspiration to be bottled-water-free came from the fabulous film ‘Flow’. Check out their website for theatre information, or put it at the top of your Netflix list. Other great resources for water enlightenment include Take Back the Tap and Food and Water Watch.
To make the change easier for all you thirsty folks, we offer cups of water for 25 cents – although we are promoting the fact that water is free, our biodegradable cups, unfortunately, are not! Save money by bringing in your own reusable cup or mug, and we’ll fill it up as many times as you like at no charge.
What did you say? You don’t have a reusable mug? Then it’s high time you saved yourself some money and took some plastic off the streets. We are proud to sell bottles from Klean Kanteen (in two fabulous Blue Marble colors): they are made of 100% recyclable, high quality, food grade stainless steel, and don’t need a special lining like some other metal bottles. They are completely BPA-free and won’t leach chemicals, toxins, or funky flavors into your water, coffee, or milkshake. Plus, they weigh only 8 oz. and are incredibly durable, so you can reuse yours for years!
Your cravings will be answered. Starting Wednesday, October 8th, Blue Marble pints can be delivered right to your door, using our earth-friendly mobile ice cream unit: the Blue Marble trike!
Your favorite flavor is a phone call away when you place your order for 2 pints or more by 7:30pm. Deliveries will take place between 8pm and 9pm, anywhere in the zone between our Atlantic Ave and Underhill Ave shops – specifically from Court Street to Washington Avenue (East to West) and from State Street to Douglass / St. John’s Place (North to South). If you’re not eligible, consider moving.
And we haven’t even gotten to the best part: we know you’re tightening your belts in this tough economy, so save money by ordering a pint on wheels. Get one dollar off every delivery order!
And in other green news… check out our latest compliment from greenopia.com:
…and don’t forget to Support the Dream:
We know you’re out there, and we know you want to spread the love. Blue Marble is dreaming big with its efforts to bring ice cream to Rwanda through our nonprofit venture Blue Marble Dreams, but we need every bit of help we can get – big or small.
Are you a dreamer too? Donating is easy! To contribute online, go to www.bluemarbledreams.org, and look for the Google Checkout button.
If you prefer to donate by check:
- Make your check payable to African Services Committee
- Write ‘Blue Marble Dreams’ on the memo line and
- Drop it off at one of our shops OR mail to:
African Services Committee
ATTN: Development Director
429 West 127th Street
New York, NY 10027