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Rain Barrel Culture and Practice is an illustrated guide through the history of storm water management in New Orleans. This book dives into how all community members can be engaged in the rain barrel movement and how our small individual actions collectively create monumental impact. The book is included with every rain barrel installation and personalized with a photo of the artist who painted their barrel.

About

GREEN LIGHT NEW ORLEANS

THE AUTHOR

THE DESIGNER

Green Light New Orleans (GLNO) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the Greater New Orleans area, which has successfully implemented energy-efficiency programs in over 30,000 homes. GLNO improves the energy efficiency and sustainability of New Orleans by increasing community awareness of key sustainability issues, and through promotion of environmental stewardship among all residents, regardless of demographic. Green Light works to make it possible for residents to actively participate in environmental work by providing energy efficient alternatives for low to no cost.

Andreas founded Green Light New Orleans in 2006. He is a musician, and before founding the organization, he toured internationally with his band B-Goes. Andreas grew up in Switzerland and moved to New Orleans in 1993. He is a graduate of the University of Bern with a BA in German, French, English and Arts and is a certified teacher. Andreas obtained the Permaculture Design Certificate in 2015.

Mary Louise Killen founded Quercus Design in 2007. She is a creative director, designer, and educator. Mary Louise grew up in New Iberia, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University (BFA), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (MFA), and The University of Reading (MA). She moved back to Louisiana and settled in New Orleans in 2012.

TESTIMONIALS

"Our family loves to garden, and I have always thought it a waste to use the city’s drinking water to care for the plants. I’m excited to be able to use rain water for this to protect our environment as well as our city that is so often flooded. Thank you for this service, Green Light!"

Rain Barrel Recipient ~ March, 2020

"We originally wanted a rain barrel to limit the fast flow of water that pooled at the end of our driveway after heavy rains. After Ida we realized that we could use it to help flush toilets. We'd like to use the water to water our plants and herb garden and ultimately reduce our use of the city water supply. "

Rain Barrel Recipient ~ August, 2022