26 The Courier SUN • APRIL 18, 2013 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com star OF queens Jaclyn Jablkowski Communications manager Build it Green COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jaclyn Jablkowski describes Build It Green!NYC as a place to donate or purchase recycled material in an attempt to keep waste out of landfills. Jablkowski, the communications manager for Build it Green, said the nonprofit not only works to provide material for people to use, but also provides construction workers for de-construction projects. Since April is “Earth Month” and “Earth Day” is on April 20, Jablkowski said the organization will host a wide variety of events to promote awareness of environmental protection. Build It Green’s center, at 3-17 26th Avenue in Astoria, has been in operation since 2005 and has a second location in Brooklyn that opened in late 2011. JOB/BACKGROUND: Jablkowski has been involved in environmental projects for nearly her entire life, both professionally and as a volunteer, previously having worked with Solar One, the organization responsible for maintaining Stuyvesant Cove Park in Manhattan. “This is just what I love to do,” Jablkowski said about working to improve the environment. In her spare time, she enjoys going to live music shows. She is also currently working to create a Build it Green! softball team. “I’m very excited about that,” she said. INSPIRATION: Jablkowski’s inspiration in working with Build it Green! and other green projects comes from her concern about the environment. “We’re hoping to make New York City a greener city,” she said. FAVORITE MEMORY: Jablkowski said her favorite memories come from the people who benefit from Build it Green! “Whenever I hear how people are going to be able to take recycled material and turn it into something new, it always reminds me of why I’m doing what I do.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Jablkowski says the biggest roadblock for Build It Green! is the fact that the Sanitation Department brings most waste to far-off landfills, and as a result, people don’t physically see the waste, and don’t think of it as that big of a problem. BY ANTHONY O’REILLY st of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Place Wanted! FOR IMMEDIATE CASH! PLAZA COLLECTIBLES is world famous... For good reason. We pay absolutely the HIGHEST CASH PRICES in today’s surging market: • All Gold, Diamond and Estate Jewelry • All Pocket and Wristwatches, especially Rolexes, Pateks, etc. • All Gold and Silver Coins • All Stamp and Coin Collections • Fine Silver Pieces • Autographs and Letters of Famous People • All Better Sports Cards and Memorabilia • Fine Artwork and Paintings • Entire Estates FOR MORE InFORMATIOn 212-246-2000 House Calls Available • Certified Insurance Appraisals also Available We advise The Wall Street Journal, Prudential & numerous Law Firms and Insurance Companies. Please come in... “The World Famous Plaza Collectibles” 145 West 57th Street (btwn 6th & 7th Aves, across from Carnegie Hall) SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCICATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800
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