This weekend is French Quarter Fest and, not only are there a lot of festivities happening, but there are a few other events in April that you will want to be aware of. Below are a few hand-picked experiences that I think are worth checking out! JAMNOLA at French Quarter Fest In honor of the […]
ItÂ’s Giving Tuesday, yÂ’all! Giving Tuesday is a kick-off to the holiday season that allows us to give a little to our favorite charities and non-profits. When we give to these organizations, weÂ’re helping others in need, supporting the arts, or funding a dream. HereÂ’s a list of a few organizations you might consider donating to on this special day
Glass Half Full, the innovative New Orleans glass recycling company is partnering with Windsor Court Hotel to recycle over 6000 pounds of glass every month. Glass Half Full was founded in 2020 by Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz while they were seniors at Tulane. The company collects glass throughout the city, and pulverizes it into […]
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, Feed the Second Line is, once again, stepping up to help those most in need in our community. The latest initiative is Stay Lit, a collaboration between Feed the Second Line and Glass Half Full NOLA. The project’s goal is to crowd-fund an installation of solar panels and batteries […]
While sharing a bottle of wine a few years back, Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz commiserated about how much glass was ending up in New Orleans' landfills. They also cared deeply about coastal erosion. Both Tulane University students at the time, Louisiana-born Trautmann- who subsequently graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, and New Yorker […]
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