The corner of 8th Avenue and 41st Street at the Port Authority Bus Terminal is getting a green makeover. What was once an empty retail space is now an exhibition area and boutique shop for some of New York’s finest design and fashion. In honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the space is being transformed into what could be one of largest, most eclectic collections of sustainable, responsible products and companies.
“This facility is no longer a place where people come just to catch a bus. It is at thriving destination where people can buy fresh produce, dine at a nice restaurant or visit a unique store. The pop up shop once again reinvented, this time as an eco friendly store, highlights the diverse interests in the world’s busiest bus facility,” said Chris Ward, Executive Director of the Port Authority of NY & NJ.
The ‘Green Up’ Shop will officially launch March 27th and will run through early May. The shop will feature more than 100 products literally made from common waste materials such as chip bags, food wrappers, yogurt cups, glue bottles and writing instruments.
In addition to selling its affordable, fun products made from waste, the space will be used to collect more than 30 different non-recyclable waste streams, turning the store into the world’s largest ‘Upcycling Center.’ Consumers who drop off waste will be entitled to a discount on the products they purchase.