Author: Katherine Facchini

Katie is a junior in NYU Gallatin, studying Politics, Environmental Science, and Communications. She has an strong appreciation for cacti and cute cooking videos.

Better the Environment this MLK Day!

This Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. who bravely pushed for racial equality half a century ago, and whose legacy inspires people stand up for justice every day. While it is nice to have a relaxing day off from work and school, a great way to honor MLK is to volunteer! There are tons of service opportunities around the city happening tomorrow, and some of them are particularly focused on bettering the environment around New York City.

NYC Parks has a few event’s happening tomorrow, including a forest restoration event tomorrow

morning at Ferry Point Park. The scenic Bronx park is an important part of the community, and has locations that were a part of the Million Trees NYC project. Come and help clean up debris and better the area for it’s residents!

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Reflections on AASHE 2017

Last week, NYU’s Office of Sustainability packed their bags and headed down south-to San Antonio, Texas. We attended an annual conference put on by AASHE, which stands for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

There were dozens of events at each hour, some catered to students, some to administrators, and some to both. Some of the sessions were led by our staff members! Each of our attendees visited many sessions on their own, and hope to bring back some of the information and knowledge gained. We wanted to share some of our favorite sessions!

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Is Eco-Fashion the New Trend To Follow?

If you live in New York, you’ve probably heard about Fashion Week a lot these past weeks. It was a week of glitz and glamour, and—apparently—sustainability?

Eco-Fashion has existed for a little while, but this year it really took off. Luna Atamain writes, “The fashion industry is setting out its transformational vision, one brand at a time. The status quo is definitely changing” (source). She sources different celebrity influences, such as Emma Watson and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as luxury brands like Kering for setting the trend of sustainably sourcing materials to produce more eco-friendly clothing. Read more

All things Solar Eclipse!

This Monday, people all across the country will gather to watch the moon travel in front of the sun, causing a total solar eclipse. Although only a portion of the country will have a view of the total eclipse, everyone is excited.

While the sun is 92 million miles away from us and the moon is several hundred thousands of miles away, this event will have several varying effects on Earth. We’re not just talking horoscopes here, we’re talking real changes to our environment. So what actually happens to the environment during an eclipse. Read more