Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! A Girl Named Guy Productions Goes Dumpster Diving to Teach New Yorkers the Importance of Recycling

Stonyfield yogurt cups are recyclable. Pepsi bottles are recyclable. Starbuck's coffee cups are not. At least not in New York City! Discover other fascinating tales of the trash in the latest installment on www.AGirlNamedGuy.com.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 18, 2006 -- A visit to your waste bin might just be a lesson in creativity. This week on www.AGirlNamedGuy.com creator and host, Leah Guy, visits the experts when it comes to your garbage and interesting (and creative) ways you can turn trash into treasure.

Visiting GomiNYC, Leah talks with owner Anne Bernstein about the fabulous recycled finds at her eco-friendly clothing and decorating store. Lending a little trendy whimsy to traditional New York City stores, GomiNYC sells only environmentally friendly goods; toothbrushes made by Stonyfield Yogurt cups, money clips fashioned from spoons and forks. You can even find sneakers made from recycled leather and manufactured rubber! Truly, a boutique for every person, GomiNYC gives New Yorkers the ability to act green without the hassle of thinking about it.

Taking it one step further, Leah and Deputy Director of Waste Management in New York City, Andriana Kontovrakis go dumpster diving in order to teach New Yorkers the proper ways to recycle. Recycling has been the law in New York since 1989 and if you haven’t been thoughtful about it, Leah and Andriana demonstrate just how simple it is! Whether it’s metal, glass, paper, or plastic Andriana explains why it’s important to recycle and just how cost-effective it is for citizens and the government! For more information about recycling visit www.nyc.gov/wasteless.

Learn all this wonderful information in addition to several new articles written by Leah and her experts in the field of health and wellness at www.AGirlNamedGuy.com.

www.AGirlNamedGuy.com’s mission is simple: Inspire a healthier, happier world. The site's tagline, "Life's a Gift...OPEN IT!" offers any and all takers the unique personal promise of a new, exciting way of living well. Producer Leah Guy accomplishes this with common sense and entertaining presentation. “I couldn’t be happier with the site,” says Guy. “It brings together all aspects of my passions and interests, while making a positive difference in people's lives. A Girl Named Guy is here as the liaison; to help answer questions, provide current information and entertain the viewer!"

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