Volunteer Day
Volunteer with us to support our mission and learn from Sure We Can staff and community members about the day-to-day work of bottle and can collecting and sorting. Volunteers will participate in sorting materials that will then be recycled! No particular special skills are required, just a willingness to get a little dirty and to help us dig through the valuable materials that others throw away!
"Make It 10 Cents!" Pop up Redemption Center & Panel
It's time to give canners, some of the city's most hardworking environmental workers who almost single-handedly drive the success of our state’s most successful recycling system, a raise.
On May 26th, we’re holding a one-day, pop up redemption center - where we will simulate the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill, and redeem all bottles and cans at the 10-cent rate. This event will build awareness for this critical environmental bill that also supports some of the city's most vulnerable populations.
A community panel following the redemption pop up will be held later that day, from 6-8pm. Stay tuned for location & speakers!
Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day @ Sure We Can
Join Brooklyn Org to learn from Sure We Can staff and community members about the day-to-day work of bottle and can collecting and sorting. Volunteers will participate in sorting materials that will then be directly recycled! No particular special skills are required, just a willingness to get a little dirty and to help us dig through the valuable materials that others throw away!
Brooklyn Org’s annual day of service brings together community members to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the incredible nonprofits that support our borough. As a bonus, all volunteers will receive a complimentary Brooklyn Org t-shirt!
Earth Day with Sure We Can
Come celebrate Earth Day with Sure We Can!
3pm-5pm: volunteer street clean up, recyclables sorting, & seed planting!
We'll start with a street clean up of the surrounding neighborhood, followed by a recyclables sorting activity, and seed planting for the Sure We Can garden!
5pm-7pm: educational Panel & happy hour!
Hear from a panel of experts on NYC’s waste landscape, the work of canning, and Sure We Can’s advocacy. Followed by a happy hour for a chance to mingle & discuss!
Please join us for part or all of the day!
"Make It 10 Cents!" Exhibition Opening & Silent Auction
It's time to give canners, some of the city's most hardworking environmental workers who almost single-handedly drive the success of our state’s most successful recycling system, a raise.
Please join us for the opening of Siyan Wong’s exhibition “Make it 10 Cents” and silent auction on April 14th to raise the funds to pay canners during the May 26th one-day, pop up redemption center - where we will simulate the passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill, and redeem all bottles and cans at the 10-cent rate.
Bigger Better Bottle Bill Rally
Come up to the state Capitol in Albany with us alongside a coalition of advocates fighting for the Bigger Better Bottle Bill! RSVP now to secure your spot on the free bus there & back! Questions? Email info@surewecan.org
Giving Tuesday, Open House, & Volunteer Event
Join us at Sure We Can on Tuesday for a volunteer day and open house! Come for a tour of our site, and stay to volunteer if you're able ⭐️
December 2nd is also Giving Tuesday, so if you're not able to make it but still want to support us, consider making a donation to our year end fundraiser 💚
Bottle Bill Monthly Meeting
The monthly bottle bill coalition meeting is this Wednesday night at 7pm - We'll recap our recent bottle bill press conference, provide updates on lobbying efforts, and more!
Bottle Bill Campaign Lobby Webinar
Join us Wednesday, Nov 5th at 7pm for a webinar on lobbying for the Bottle Bill.
To build momentum for modernizing the law, we'll need to convince as many legislators as we can. At this webinar, we'll go over lobbying basics, hone our pitch and get prepared for upcoming legislative visits.
Volunteer Day
Join us for a volunteer day to learn from Sure We Can staff and community members about the day-to-day work of bottle and can collecting and sorting. Volunteers will participate in sorting materials that will then be directly recycled! No particular special skills are required, just a willingness to get a little dirty and to help us dig through the valuable materials that others throw away! This event will take place outdoors.
Age requirements: All Ages! 14+ can join w/o guardian. Under 14 years guardian required.
Bottle Bill Campaign Monthly Meeting
Learn how you can get involved in the effort to pass the Bigger Better Bottle Bill this year!
Open House New York Festival
Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlocks 300+ destinations across all five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities.
Join us October 19th to learn about Sure We Can's unique community-sensitive model, programming, and organizing activities, such as their advocacy efforts to expand the New York State bottle bill.
Recycling Center Tour + Happy Hour @ Sure We Can in Brooklyn
Come visit our 15,000 square foot facility in Bushwick where more than 1 million cans and bottles are sorted and sorted each month. We'll do a 30-minute tour of our site, followed by a happy hour where you'll have a chance to mingle with other guests and learn about our efforts to update New York State's Bottle Bill + wine, beer & lemonade :)
Bottle Bill Campaign Volunteer Webinar
Want to get involved in the campaign to help pass the Bigger Better Bottle Bill?
We have an opportunity for folks all across New York State to dive into the Bottle Bill campaign: we’re trying to get a better understanding of how thorough the state and Governor Hochul are in enforcing the existing law–our theory is, they are not very thorough! To put some facts behind our feeling, we’ve devised a way for volunteers to help us hold the state accountable, and in which anyone in New York can participate super easily! If you’re interested, join us virtually on Monday, September 22nd at 5pm in which we’ll go through the whole process and get you started!
Volunteer Day
Join us for a volunteer day to learn from Sure We Can staff and community members about the day-to-day work of bottle and can collecting and sorting. Volunteers will participate in sorting materials that will then be directly recycled! No particular special skills are required, just a willingness to get a little dirty and to help us dig through the valuable materials that others throw away! This event will take place outdoors.
Age requirements: All Ages! 14+ can join w/o guardian. Under 14 years guardian required.
Recycling Center Tour + Happy Hour @ Sure We Can in Brooklyn
Come visit our 15,000 square foot facility in Bushwick where more than 1 million cans and bottles are sorted and sorted each month. We'll do a 30-minute tour of our site, followed by a happy hour where you'll have a chance to mingle with other guests and learn about our efforts to update New York State's Bottle Bill + wine, beer & lemonade :)
Volunteer Day
Join us for a volunteer day to learn from Sure We Can staff and community members about the day-to-day work of bottle and can collecting and sorting. Volunteers will participate in sorting materials that will then be directly recycled! No particular special skills are required, just a willingness to get a little dirty and to help us dig through the valuable materials that others throw away! This event will take place outdoors.
Age requirements: All Ages! 14+ can join w/o guardian. Under 14 years guardian required.
Volunteer Day
Join us for a volunteer day to learn from Sure We Can staff and community members about the day-to-day work of bottle and can collecting and sorting. Volunteers will participate in sorting materials that will then be directly recycled! No particular special skills are required, just a willingness to get a little dirty and to help us dig through the valuable materials that others throw away! This event will take place outdoors.
Age requirements: All Ages! 14+ can join w/o guardian. Under 14 years guardian required.
E-Waste Collection Event with LES Ecology Cnter
Bring your e-waste to be recycled at Sure We Can!
The Waste Commons - Film Screening
The Waste Commons explores the dramatic transformations involved in the impending closure of the city waste dump in Dakar, Senegal, and the lives that hang in the balance. It follows charismatic Zidane, trailblazing Adja, and their waste picker community, as they battle to defend their carefully crafted worlds and rights to waste.