Feeling overwhelmed about the prospect of having to sort through dozens of clubs’ newsletters? Have a love for the environment?
Luckily, NYU has a thriving eco-community open to all students and faculty that’s easy to join. I’ll sort through all the lists and Facebook groups and give you the best green-focused clubs to join (in no particular order).
- EcoReps
EcoReps is a great way to be a leader in your dorm without having go through the hassle of a hall council election. Plan monthly themed events like February’s Unplugged or Zero Waste Month to get residents into recycling and conservation.
I personally love the EcoRep community, you get close with the other EcoReps in your dorm and bond with others as soon as you find out they’re an EcoRep.
- EarthMatters
If you are interested in everything green, this is the club to join. One of the larger clubs on campus, you can still get on hands-on-activism by joining one of their many successful initiatives like Take Back the Tap or discussions with leaders in environmentalism.
- Animal Welfare Collective
Calling all vegetarians, vegans and animal allies! Animal Welfare Collective are the people behind Lipton going fully vegan for three days last April and work throughout the year to have NYU dining include more “real food.”
Their first meeting is Monday, September 18th Kimmel 361 at 7:45 so stop by and see if you want to get involved.
- SproutUp
For those who want to educate the younger generation, SproutUp takes NYU students into New York City public schools. You design environmentally focused lessons for elementary school students to learn. SproutUp allows you to empower kids with knowledge, seriously what’s better than teaching kids the process of municipal waste when they’re young?
- NYU Divest
If you’re more politically inclined, NYU Divest plans protests and talks aimed at eliminating NYU’s financial investments in the fossil fuel industry. Their orientation to introduce you to climate justice is Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Sustainability Task Force
Work with faculty, staff and other students equally as passionate as you about sustainability. This is a great leadership role as you work within a team to see through university sponsored projects and initiatives. Join here!