Stay Informed

Overwhelmed by the news and all the information that’s available? Here are some of our preferred sources.

Local Resources

Buy Nothing Project - The Buy Nothing movement “offers people a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide gift economy network in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people.” There are currently Buy Nothing groups in Kingston/Rosendale, Saugerties, New Paltz and Highland/Plattekill/Marlboro and participation is often through Facebook.
Climate Smart Book Club
Christy Rupp - CCAPP member Christy Rupp uses collected objects from the waste stream to create art
Hudson Valley Climate Action Network - A network of activists and volunteers working together and sharing resources in the Hudson Valley.
Hudson Valley Repair Cafe - Quit throwing your broken “junk” away and get it fixed!
Kingston Transition Group
New Paltz Climate Smart
The Pantry Coop - Group located in Red Hook aiming to reduce packaging waste by offering bulk grocery staples.
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency - Refer to UCRRA’s website and their Recyclopedia to learn how and what to recycle and how to properly dispose of waste.

Beyond Plastics -
Environmental Health News
My Plastic Free Life - 100 Steps to a Plastic-Free Life
Reasons to be Cheerful - David Byrne’s positive news network for when you need it.